Archive for May 2009
Desktop
I took this photo earlier this year at the Telephone Museum in Maitland, FL. Since I work in the field of computer applications, I immediately tried to find some similarities in the desktop of the early 1900s and today’s more technological work space.
Apart from the typewriter and the Morse keypad, it was kind of a stretch to bridge the two eras and workplace tools. Obviously, the pencils could replace even the typewriter as a means of writing messages or letters. The Morse keypad though definitely fell into the instant messaging category although nothing like my Blackberry Curve.
The following are some terms that (perhaps stretching things a bit) could bring the two work worlds together:
Word processor, Instant messenger, Display, Attachment(s), Document, e-mail, Function Key, Hardware,
Illustrator, Network, Platform, Telecommunications, User

Circa 1940s Desktop
Today’s Ride
I wanted to get out early, but when the clock said 5:00AM, I knew it was too late – but I set out anyway. Here’s what I got.

This turned out great - by accident!

Beer and Soda to Go!

Moored
Hope you like them.
Atrium
From the atrium of the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando, FL

Atrium
Welcome Anderson Cole
Welcome to the newest member of the family. Cute as a button, just like we thought he would be. Mark and Brenda make the most beautiful children. YIPEEEE He’s here!

Anderson Cole

Anderson Cole

Anderson Cole and Mommy

Anderson Cole, Mommy and Elizabeth

Anderson Cole (somewhere in there) , Elizabeth, and Callahan
Sadie
I’m working on more HDR techniques. Here’s Sadie, with some enhancements.

Sadie
Reflections – Orlando
This is the Wachovia Bank building in Orlando, Florida.
Intrigued with the glass and reflections – it was begging to photographed as I’m sure many have. Notice the stone work on the sides – a bit grimy eh? Either the bank or the management company isn’t keeping the house up to neighborhood standards (a sign of the times)? Needs a good power-wash.

Reflections
Tower with Sky Replacement
I finally went through a tutorial on how to replace a washed out sky. Below is my test photo with a new sky.

Tower with a new sky
I still have a lot to learn about HDR – like the fine details that could really make this photo po! – but hopefully it will come to me soon.