http://inyourlens.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Whats In Your Lens en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:22:01 GMT 2010-01-04T09:22:01Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767398&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Today I'm going to focus on the editing programs PhotoScape for distoring pictures: Photoscape, is the editor I use most often for so many thing.  It's very easy to use and has a lot of different . . . Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:15:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767398&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-08-08T14:15:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767217&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace We spent a week at a farmhouse on Mosquitohead Road (ominous name, lovely place) whose land reached all the way to the water, this water, in fact:   This part of Maine is right by Port . . . Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:08:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977767217&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace James B. 2009-08-08T05:08:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766354&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Because of all the possibilites using the the Distort filters, I will focus on just one editing program at a time. The following distort features are found using Paint.Net   First things first... . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:24:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766354&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-08-07T15:24:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763037&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Shadows on the wall I watch, Reminding me of things I botched. The sun, the moon, come and go Making me long for youth with what I now know. Entry I Entry II Entry III Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:12:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763037&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-05T02:12:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762198&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Three of the editors I use allows for framing a picture. With Gimp  there aren't a lot of options but one can make borders around a photograph.  Gimp also doesn't allow for previews.  . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:05:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762198&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-08-04T15:05:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760767&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Of the photo editing software that I use, I find that Picasa 3 and PhotoScape both do a wonderful job creating collages.  And they are both very easy to use. First Picasa3  Open Picasa3, . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:06:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977760767&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-08-03T14:06:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762199&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Last night, I noticed that the clouds looked really good, so I decided to go down the the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach to take some photos.  I wasn't the only one as there seemed to be at least . . . Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:45:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977762199&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace DesertDarlene L. 2009-08-04T14:45:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759975&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace In darkness, My shadow I can see. Gentle touch, My shadow helps me. Seconds apart at birth, Entering this world as one. She’s mine and I hers Our shadows s pun. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:23:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759975&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-02T18:23:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759967&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace In my opinion, one of the really neat filters in PhotoScape  is the ability to create photographs that look old.  First select your photograph You can use the antique filters with . . . Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:09:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759967&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-08-02T18:09:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759349&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace He said you had no Substance, Spark, or Light. Until you began to move Flickering, floating in mid-flight... A smile lit his face as Slowly your dance became his. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:48:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977759349&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-08-01T23:48:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751170&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Have you ever seen.....   A hanging four way stop sign, instead of a traffic light?   A tree replacing the motor of a 60s Chevy Impala Wagon? I consider . . . Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:26:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751170&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-07-26T15:26:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745535&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace With my job, I travel to 9 different counties.  All of which are new to me since I have not "explored" Alabama.  During my travels and when I have time, I try to capture some of the people's . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:00:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745535&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-07-22T02:00:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745205&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace These are some alterations of a photo I took while visiting Saddleback church in Lake Forrest last year.  I did a lot of little things to get these effects.  I wondered, however, if it looked . . . Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:07:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745205&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace DesertDarlene L. 2009-07-21T20:07:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742637&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace As I ate my lunch under the gazebo  this afternoon I finally got the opportunity  to photograph a hummingbird. All summer long I have missed  every time, no photos, with the exception of . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:22:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742637&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-07-19T20:22:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742306&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Part of summer is the annual car cruise to the beach. Following a big party for the entrants, hundreds of cars cruise the 5 mile trip to the lakefront. It's a non-stop parade as they enter the park to . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:52:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742306&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-07-19T11:52:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741585&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Yep this is the original Ford Mustang Prototype, developed and built in 1963.  They didn't end up looking like this though...     They did however end up looking like this.  . . . Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:32:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977741585&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-07-18T14:32:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738141&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace there is so many out there which do you love or hate? and which do you use or own? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:49:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977738141&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace paul v. 2009-07-15T20:49:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734612&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Seagulls must have good eyes. From high overhead, they can spot a cracker crumb on the beach, or a fish underwater, and plan their flight to obtain such a morsel. In viewing some of my photos, one thing . . . Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:30:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734612&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-07-11T12:30:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730780&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace " for more info visit " http://paypalsites.blogspot.com   Ok! I always get asked where to download movies at? First & foremost i do-not download any . . . Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:22:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730780&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Elpaso9 5 2009-07-07T04:22:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729760&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace "Come on, we're wasting daylight."  Those are the words I used to coax my husband to hurry up yesterday morning.  The day dawned bright and beautiful and promised warm temperatures for our . . . Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:29:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729760&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-07-06T00:29:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729184&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace     Michael Jackson was taking a cocktail of up to seven prescription drugs in the months before his death, Life & Style magazine reported Thursday. . . . Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:32:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977729184&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Elpaso9 5 2009-07-04T22:32:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977728469&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace   There are free surveys sites that you can join that you do-not have to pay for. Never ever pay to join a survey site . . . Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:38:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977728469&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Elpaso9 5 2009-07-03T19:38:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727922&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace  By far Gather is quite possibly one of the best social networking websites. It does take a while . . . Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:09:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727922&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Elpaso9 5 2009-07-03T06:09:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727651&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace There isn't much going on at our house for the fourth.  Allen and I are going to get up early Saturday morning and spend a good portion of the day kayaking.  I hope to return with some incredible . . . Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:14:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977727651&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-07-02T22:14:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724818&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Last weekend was our annual "Mud Bog" down at the park by the beach. It's part of the Summer Festival activities, which actually lingers weekend events up til Labor Day. You know, dig a long hole, fill . . . Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:22:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724818&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-06-30T00:22:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723659&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace With the warming weather, we have been able to enjoy more outdoor activities.  Two of these activities have kept us busy and entertained.  The two are exploring new places and kayaking. . . . Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:30:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977723659&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-06-28T17:30:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722862&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace This warm spell of 90's has been fabulous. All it takes is some beautiful sunny days to bring out the best smiles down at the beach. If we can make it through the weekend now, that will be 9 days of incredible . . . Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:30:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977722862&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace R B 2009-06-27T13:30:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718646&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace I had forgotten all about these photos. All photos where taken June 6th, 2009 in beautiful Historic Downtown Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington State. With a Kodak Easy Share DX7590. By myself. . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:09:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718646&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-06-22T23:09:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718761&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace When I was on Gather previously, I posted photo essays on various lighthouses that I had visited.  Recently, I visited another lighthouse and decided to start my "Top of the World" series again.  . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:53:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718761&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. 2009-06-23T01:53:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715843&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Photo Scape is a freeware photo editing program that I use quite often to edit my photographs.  Recently I published this picture:     Someone asked how I did it.  Here are . . . Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:43:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977715843&grpId=3659174697255294&nav=Groupspace Nancy * ♥ Self-Proclaimed Site Tigger ♥ 2009-06-19T17:43:57Z