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Here is a collage of some pictures from this month's example.
The images shown in this Web page are in the "computer" as a result of being obtained from a digital camera or from scanning a photograph or other item. The following shown images default to digital camera origin and, if not, the shown picture will be identified as a scanned image. If digital camera, the photograph has normally been taken at an Olympus Camera "HQ" setting of 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 960), with some pictures having been taken at less pixel detail ("SQ") 0.3 megapixels 640 x 480). In most cases, even if the digital picture was taken at these-mentioned sizes, the picture has been resized for showing on computer screens. I try to keep most images to have a maximum height of 600 pixels for computer-display. I use Paint Shop Pro (from JASC) as my primary application for modifying/resizing/coming photographic images into one image (photo).
Scanned photographs are scanned at 300 PPI (Pixels Per Inch), 150 or 100 PPI, and the chosen PPI will be identified in the comments for that particular image.
The following is aimed at showing examples of using a computer system, digital cameras, and perhaps scanners, as part of home computing environment. Hopefully, the shown pictures will give you some ideas for use of your home computer system.
Contact SCScompA if you have any comments/questions regarding anything that is shown in this Web page.
As those of you who regularly follow my Web newsletters know, I regularly use my scanner.
Sometimes I find interesting photos/topics in catalogs or magazines and I scan them for my use. For fun and sharing with other family members or friends who have similar interests. Note: I am quite aware of copyright laws and related matters when using a scanner. I am cautious to not go against any rights/laws.
Recently, I received a catalog from The Paragon, Summer Retreat 2004. A picture on their cover caught my attention and I thought I might share that photo with a friend who loves cats.
First, I scanned the catalog's interior-page picture that was shown for the on-sale item. I scanned the entire page, using a setting of 150 PPI (Pixels per Inch) simply for showing the page (below, left).
I then scanned the part of the page that I actually wanted, using a setting of 300 PPI. The picture shown below, right, is a resized version of that. If you click on that image, you will see the picture in a slightly-larger size.
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Next, I wanted to see if scanning the larger image of the same subject, that was on the cover of the magazine gave an improved result as compared with the above-shown scan of the interior-page/smaller image. I scanned this at 150 PPI to keep the large image suitable for my small/6-year-old desktop PC. If I had a newer, faster PC I would have used 300 PPI or more -- depending upon the result when it is shown on my computer display. Sometimes, when scanning at higher than 150 PPI the scanner picks up "defects" in the scanned source (imperfections in the paper or fabric that is scanned). A setting of 150 PPI worked fine for this example.
However, as with many catalogs/magazines, there was an "overlay" that I had to overcome. I used PaintShop Pro's Clone Brush and Copy-Selection support to adjust the scanned image to end up with the result shown below, right. I did not do a terrific job of adjustment -- but, not too bad...
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Perhaps the above example encourages you to use your scanner when you spot a picture you like, even if the picture is from out-of-the-norm sources.
In addition, the example intended to encourage you to use features such as the PaintShop Pro Clone Brush.
These are some pictures from a recent golf/vacation/business trip to Scotland.
Take along your camera -- either digital or film -- when you travel and, in turn, share some of the pictures with family and friends through the Web or as part of an on-your-own-or-their PC showing.
Where We Went
Scotland is a yearly-in-April destination for us. We love it! Both for golf, other tourist matters - with some work thrown in.
When you put together a set of images from a vacation/work trip, I recommend you show a map of your travel locations. I used for this map an old (eight-year's ago purchase) version of Microsoft's AutoRoute Express Europe, capturing the image using PaintShop Pro's Screen Capture support and then cropping/otherwise-modifying the captured image plus adding text using JASC Paint Shop Pro.
We don't always play golf during our travels.
St. Andrews Main Street
Well, actually, one of the main streets. Shopping, dining, relaxing. All are readily available! Parking is not bad during April/May, either, in St. Andrews -- although the smaller the car the easier it is to find a good parking spot.
One of St. Andrews' Bays
This is a quite quiet (at least in April/May) bay at one end of town.
At the End of The Bay
It is easy to imagine 800 years or so ago someone seeing this same view.
Ruins Worth Walking Through
As you pass through St. Andrews you see history all around you.
Misty Day
Yes, sometimes -- even in April -- we have a Scottish Mist day.
Views of The Yellow Bushes
One of the reasons I love Scotland in April and early May.
The left is from St. Andrews, the right is from Carnoustie.
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Crail's Safe Harbor
A short 15-minute drive from St. Andrews. In addition to having a nice golf course: A pleasurable place to shop and to visit.
North Berwick's Bass Rock
One of the towns across the bay from Crail is North Berwick. Bass Rock is just outside the town limits!
Have terrific trips -- whether business, pleasure, or a combination of each -- and take along your camera, followed by placing the on your home computer system. Ask for assistance if needed.
We play this hole yearly, in April. When you are on the tee it seems that if you spread your arms you will fly -- and if you hit the tee shot in the middle of the clubhead: The ball will fly forever!
However, keep the shot in the fairway!
The top-left picture below shows the tee-shot view down the hill. The top-right is the player's view if he or she looks out to sea.
The bottom picture is up the hill to the tee.
7th Hole, Gullane Golf Club #1 Course
(Click on any of the three pictures to see them in larger size.)
If you travel to Scotland and include golf in your trip - see if you can play Gullane #1 and, if you do play it: Bring your camera for the 7th tee!
I wish you well in your picture taking and travels or other activities -- and hope you share that with a journal and Web-type of presentation you share with family/friends.
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