Photoshop

[vaneramos]

This is technically the first image I've ever Photoshopped. I used to do a little editing in PaintShop Pro, but for some reason, on the old computer it couldn't handle the large file sizes of images from the Canon PowerShot. No matter: Picasa handled most of the minor fixes I wanted, like cropping and minor contrast adjustments.

But from time to time an otherwise interesting image is marred by distractions. This aster stalk alongside the Eramosa River had another distracting plant in the background that I could not eliminate by adjusting my physical point of view. Against such a complex background, I doubted whether I would be able to remove it, but was amazed at how easily Photoshop handled it, much more intelligently than the old shareware version of PSP could have.

There's a lot to learn with this software.

The new computer is set up on the desk, the old one moved to the floor nearby where I can transfer files at my leisure. I've been using the 512 MB CompactFlash card, and moving the card reader back and forth between computers. The USB ports are all slow. Transferring half a G worth of images takes anywhere from 7 to 18 minutes on each computer, so this is going to take a while. But everything essential has already been moved.

Sleep disruptions continue. I got about three-and-a-half hours last night (4:30 to 8:00), but I still don't feel it. Weirdness. I saw Dr. J. yesterday for the last time until February. On her advice, I'm going to try adjusting the mirtazapine dose from 45 to the maximum 60 mg. This will be the third time we've tried it. I've never been able to handle the side effects, but just increasing it for a few days seems to hit a reset button. Maybe it will be enough to get my sleep back on track.

I was glad to see sunlight behind the curtain when I woke up this morning.

Comments

[hankdmoose.livejournal.com]

A very nice photo, and an excellent photoshop job. My [admittedly untrained] eye can't figure out where the other plant once was.

I hope the adjustment in the medications is brief, and gets your routine back to normal.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Even knowing where it was I can't see any evidence, so I'm glad others see the same. Thanks for the well wishes.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Huh, I never played that!

Bruce, thanks again, for the software and everything.