tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18285909141336900232024-02-19T08:39:47.508-05:00Frame NotesThoughts on framing, the unacknowledged orphan of the arts. Fruit from the fields of obscurity. Frames, art, techniques. Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comBlogger356125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-40952682603665457962014-12-24T23:07:00.001-05:002014-12-24T23:07:09.957-05:00Happy Holidays, etc.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglPI772tXujCd0_v7uuYCgDXwnN8KWBfyMG1rznoaZ0y7_RohXU8Fjcl9n79u53OTLK_-xwrR-Nste1-_9JzLf1Ff3MKJeDMtKv7scWN_q8VTK4m3MkQNzuDF3UoE5qMvZcDR0-XZ1qKs/s1024/Photo%25252020141224230657482.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglPI772tXujCd0_v7uuYCgDXwnN8KWBfyMG1rznoaZ0y7_RohXU8Fjcl9n79u53OTLK_-xwrR-Nste1-_9JzLf1Ff3MKJeDMtKv7scWN_q8VTK4m3MkQNzuDF3UoE5qMvZcDR0-XZ1qKs/s300/Photo%25252020141224230657482.jpg" id="blogsy-1419480433291.9307" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="200" alt=""></a></div><p> </p>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-16661403601756758672014-12-24T22:55:00.001-05:002014-12-24T22:55:43.268-05:00More on the Sony a6000<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPdGB8NBvlxCR-wf980So7XPTJz2pECM09_aEjnUpCvpqxbwlDJmqmQnNcj_7DmLoIn05P6sKrHu8_-hEMsoKQcFCrwM9IDMjpjnnG1L4Ays4AbmgStxM3U9UG2toGiq8mkRpxpLXGGI/s1000/Photo%25252020141224225537334.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPdGB8NBvlxCR-wf980So7XPTJz2pECM09_aEjnUpCvpqxbwlDJmqmQnNcj_7DmLoIn05P6sKrHu8_-hEMsoKQcFCrwM9IDMjpjnnG1L4Ays4AbmgStxM3U9UG2toGiq8mkRpxpLXGGI/s300/Photo%25252020141224225537334.jpg" id="blogsy-1419479746549.1035" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> First, a clever idea for holding a lighter camera. A finger strap. Never heard of them, but with the a6000, and the finger strap over my right, middle finger, the camera is secure, and very usable, without really having a grip on the camera. It's wedged in, and very movable, but secure. I like them far more than wrist straps. In the above image, the one on the camera is a cut off neck strap; beside it a paracord one using a "friendship" aka a "diamond,"or "lanyard" knot. Very simple and easy to remove, as the loop just slides through the strap ring, and is held between the knot and the finger.</p><p>Complaints about the camera are few, and minor, such as the SD card is difficult to remove, as it is tight to the card and battery door. Turn off wireless, through airplane mode, if you're not using it, as it quickly depletes batteries.</p><p>Hi-speed drive mood is fast enough to shoot five frames with one quick shutter depression, two frames in mid, and one in low.</p><p>I was unhappy with face recognition; it kept focusing on the wrong face. However, one can register faces for the camera to focus on, and arrange those registered faces in the order of preference. Next time.</p><p>I've mentioned the three memory slots for custom settings which are great. There is also an app for smart phones that allows the phone to be a wireless control for the camera, including remote shutter release. However, it doesn't seem to work when the camera is in memory settings mode. Either I'm too dumb to figure it out, or Sony needs to write that into a firmware update. Memory mode is one of the times remote relase is useful.</p><p>Very pleased with the two lenses, 16-50, and 55-210, noting that they are "kit" lenses, small, light, and affordable, but with some compromises. The more I use and learn the camera, the more pleased I am. Coming from canikon cameras, I have some occasional moments of befuddlement, but they tend to brevity.</p><p>More, later.</p><p> </p>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-81887140950935180672014-12-01T21:59:00.001-05:002014-12-01T21:59:04.488-05:00Together<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLm3g2AmY82wwK04t7YwTlQq28dCGk1_vrZutT3rHYqy6iF9dM27P0T396xzv3_k7gkolFB-rEyb1nFT5fhumKLZDoMC1Z5CdGiSHUtxcUvXr-xAzA5AsA2Mu6BSON7QNUxzoWd-me9oI/s2048/Photo%25252020141201215831.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLm3g2AmY82wwK04t7YwTlQq28dCGk1_vrZutT3rHYqy6iF9dM27P0T396xzv3_k7gkolFB-rEyb1nFT5fhumKLZDoMC1Z5CdGiSHUtxcUvXr-xAzA5AsA2Mu6BSON7QNUxzoWd-me9oI/s300/Photo%25252020141201215831.jpg" id="blogsy-1417489145890.0334" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> </p>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-59918973865162475952014-12-01T21:44:00.001-05:002014-12-24T21:36:24.882-05:00Process<p> Some photos of the process with the big frame in the post above.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5hSmIEsKZh9-WviW4OOQ1G4EUbFG2FQXWrntCnGwFd2DT_xAz3t44935EAaXEV7CzO9bxlTyS9cpzxlz28V3HF2szicEvvAIrLzjOsIs-iSyQ6F5pVNsv5yhWB7u0L4uKEOQgdy4eR8/s2048/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5hSmIEsKZh9-WviW4OOQ1G4EUbFG2FQXWrntCnGwFd2DT_xAz3t44935EAaXEV7CzO9bxlTyS9cpzxlz28V3HF2szicEvvAIrLzjOsIs-iSyQ6F5pVNsv5yhWB7u0L4uKEOQgdy4eR8/s300/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" id="blogsy-1419474926993.4736" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gu088k0zZzIeOfk9VLFJN6e6GAr7yiKOgrSCRNfvt7Wem9TWDJpodsuxlqUMNfRg9jaR73zEBoPWVW7df4n97qfc1lk0o61wdSMxIvzos9sg43d2ymyNtUKg-TyvxM-R9Q5JLgq5c2c/s2048/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gu088k0zZzIeOfk9VLFJN6e6GAr7yiKOgrSCRNfvt7Wem9TWDJpodsuxlqUMNfRg9jaR73zEBoPWVW7df4n97qfc1lk0o61wdSMxIvzos9sg43d2ymyNtUKg-TyvxM-R9Q5JLgq5c2c/s300/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" id="blogsy-1419474926916.6257" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElzkqsfWV_uqGQITb4auScfU-d1pXfoBq7_oxmujLv4SmexEJpYfvw71b_-PO_DalvXSEn5wKRAjJ-EvN7LOfV4ryWbetlzTW7zobiEp6Rf537yDeNiDu1Oc74FUa4bZer49xN2-IAT8/s2048/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElzkqsfWV_uqGQITb4auScfU-d1pXfoBq7_oxmujLv4SmexEJpYfvw71b_-PO_DalvXSEn5wKRAjJ-EvN7LOfV4ryWbetlzTW7zobiEp6Rf537yDeNiDu1Oc74FUa4bZer49xN2-IAT8/s300/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" id="blogsy-1419474927004.1465" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> The images above showing various aspects of making the moldings, specifically cutting the coves. The ten foot lengths required some logistical dancing, often moving some machines daily.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-xe7BwDxR8K0oPNBQS6cornj_C1dtrYhPdaNzXmxViuh-p7KKSsSouDjHfn3MPxXdaT4unAc6pO3_sy3LPBdW003jyfVMajKz7UZLaqhkpBU9iI51-LUKcdYh95aahFlJtR8Yx5CeEs/s2048/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-xe7BwDxR8K0oPNBQS6cornj_C1dtrYhPdaNzXmxViuh-p7KKSsSouDjHfn3MPxXdaT4unAc6pO3_sy3LPBdW003jyfVMajKz7UZLaqhkpBU9iI51-LUKcdYh95aahFlJtR8Yx5CeEs/s300/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" id="blogsy-1419474927016.1008" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> First cuts of the cross grain fluting. The molding is top to bottom above. Depending on the wood, flutes might require from 2-3 to 6-7 passes to get a clean flute. The carving was done while the moldings were still in sticks. After assembly, the final molding, on the top of the large cove, and ornamentation was applied. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmHdb75F08WLuo2RYA03wUgrO5CVggX47MPV6pGrmm92ohFRcSYcEVahlOIzAn6xhXE8Utx3wPtNzJQESmyjEzxpQaM2Ck0IZOWx0V2uGA1vKhwdfKmTx6PAhjEIyHmP9RMHybTaK26w/s2048/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmHdb75F08WLuo2RYA03wUgrO5CVggX47MPV6pGrmm92ohFRcSYcEVahlOIzAn6xhXE8Utx3wPtNzJQESmyjEzxpQaM2Ck0IZOWx0V2uGA1vKhwdfKmTx6PAhjEIyHmP9RMHybTaK26w/s300/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" id="blogsy-1419474926925.1836" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> Frame upside down, showing the corner overlay braces, splines.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtr9MKkVzfuIzcNLDn57oh_-65eRm7OMsyb7v91XkBk1hfKNjhtOm9Z22c-RhHeGW6HxxVHgQ_Rgl8420TN-EIwu3EDir-r1H58JbDk6mOnCebYnZVz2rc4Vl7bJ3MP1Fe7QXX7WLg8rA/s2048/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtr9MKkVzfuIzcNLDn57oh_-65eRm7OMsyb7v91XkBk1hfKNjhtOm9Z22c-RhHeGW6HxxVHgQ_Rgl8420TN-EIwu3EDir-r1H58JbDk6mOnCebYnZVz2rc4Vl7bJ3MP1Fe7QXX7WLg8rA/s300/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" id="blogsy-1419474926979.7632" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> I used plywood for the "blind" frame, for greater stability.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmiQnESn1dM9Un1ZYFOnEuBYSFQCWmDqpW8GR94UlLDbI2kuhHTgD7rAN_15u-u8UzwiLIY1v7G97zWvgq9PxVeeTLP3KcyTRrThNbSq4MhV9pE-p8DgimWxgrdVseGHAB0Atxj3suzw/s2048/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmiQnESn1dM9Un1ZYFOnEuBYSFQCWmDqpW8GR94UlLDbI2kuhHTgD7rAN_15u-u8UzwiLIY1v7G97zWvgq9PxVeeTLP3KcyTRrThNbSq4MhV9pE-p8DgimWxgrdVseGHAB0Atxj3suzw/s300/Photo%25252020141201214002.jpg" id="blogsy-1419474926931.4497" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> Finished, and wrapped awaiting transport.</p><p> </p>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-38706211389767790312014-11-23T20:16:00.001-05:002014-11-23T20:21:47.560-05:00Sony a6000, some thoughts, not a review!
<div class="separator" style="text-align: left; clear: both;"><font face="Georgia" size="3">A post about cameras, then, soon a post about my recent "large" project.</font></div>
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<p><font face="Georgia" size="3"> Until about five years ago, my camera of choice has been a SLR type, film or digital. I've used extensively many styles of machine, from view cameras, press cameras, and twin lens reflex, to the ill-fated APS film cameras. Mostly Nikons. Then, tiring of the bulk and weight, my main machine became the Canon G9, which has seen heavy use, both for studio shots, and work documenting fine art. With the live view LCD, replete with all of the camera settings, it was and is a great tool, akin to a view camera, without the upsidedownesss. Along with the G9, I've always had a series of pocket cameras, Canon usually, not to mention phone cameras.</font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">Although superb at still subjects the G9 is not very good at action, however. Due to that shortcoming, I've been casually looking at DSLRs, though the bulk and weight have bothered me. Mirrorless cameras have intrigued me; small, compact and if they have a viewfinder, it's an EVF. There are several advantages to the EVFs; 100% view, settings info, and the image changes as you apply items like exposure compensation.</font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">After some research, ( a lot of articles and reviews on the interwebs ), I decided on the compact Sony a6000, with the 16-50 kit lens. The above photo shows the camera alongside the G9, and with the 55-210mm telephoto. 3 ounces heavier than the G9, battery and card included, and about a pound and a quarter lighter than a comparable DSLR, like the Nikon D5300 with kit lens, and very compact. As to the superior machine, thats what internet forums are for debating. Personally, I think the EVF is the future, so I chose mirrorless, for the EVF, for the compact light weight. </font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">Image quality in the last few years is superb, regardless of machine. Witness the vast numbers who don't use cameras at all, but rely on the phone for their tool.</font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">The Sony manual is comically concise, in fact almost useless. The machines menus are good, reasonably intuitive, but I also have a lot of camera experience. I recommend buying: The Complete Guide to Sony’s Alpha 6000 Digital BY GARY L. FRIEDMAN AND ROSS WARNER</font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">Here is the website: <a href="http://www.friedmanarchives.com/" style="line-height: 1.3em;">http://www.friedmanarchives.com/</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">Ergonomics are good, easy to get a solid hold, with buttons and dials under the thumb or forefinger. Menus are extensive, but pretty accesible as you get used to them. There are 3 memory slots for different setups. I have mine set for JPEG, 1 for RAW +JPEG, and 1 for manual exposure with an off camera flash, done in the Strobist manner, i.e., by feel. Speaking of flash, there is a very nice little feature on the Sony; the pop-up can be held back with a finger for ceiling bounce flash, which I can use to trigger the off camera flash. </font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">Either the EVF or the LCD can be switched off, important as the auto switch sensor is quite sensitive.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">Now, the great "religious" war, RAW vs JPEG. Recent lens design has included software as part of the design, correcting vignetting, and barrel and pincushion distortion through software. In camera, this is usually only applied to JPEGs though. Out of the camera, editing software offers lens profiles, but correcting after the fact can still be time consuming. Increasingly, I would rather not spend a lot of time mucking about trying to achieve some mythical perfection, so I'm leaning to JPEG more and more. Some images I want a "negative" in case I do want to work on an image beyond a JPEG, thus RAW+JPEG, but the in camera processing is so good ...</font></p>
<p><font face="Georgia" size="3">I will add more later; I'm still learning the capabilities and customizations, extensive. But I think the Sony will be a terrific machine; another long term keeper, and apropos the need for speed, it is extremely fast, Sony claiming "fastest" for the class.</font></p>
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Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-3365339312724091862014-11-23T15:57:00.001-05:002014-11-23T15:57:53.116-05:00Ahh, Spring!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgcvIgF5cF0NVk59434kwDx61cPKXfAkDUlSBsDShAu1xWGR0OK7HWdYCST3mqRRItkAl4lvdkVXc7xKrwTiteWuYIF1aLibSJX6hzu40UVf3JsKzGIlaeUlFo_MEYRmhWMAPGSh0p0Y/s2048/Photo%25252020141123155713.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgcvIgF5cF0NVk59434kwDx61cPKXfAkDUlSBsDShAu1xWGR0OK7HWdYCST3mqRRItkAl4lvdkVXc7xKrwTiteWuYIF1aLibSJX6hzu40UVf3JsKzGIlaeUlFo_MEYRmhWMAPGSh0p0Y/s300/Photo%25252020141123155713.jpg" id="blogsy-1416776276622.5784" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="200" alt=""></a></div><p> After an early snowstorm, with bitter cold, high winds, and lots of snow, packed into ice, we've had a few warm and rainy days, causing the snow to go away. Ok, bye bye snow.</p><p> </p>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-71911462741466571492014-10-19T11:50:00.001-04:002014-10-19T12:04:37.310-04:00The Basswood in Fall
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<p> Basswods bereft of leaves. Back left, a maple.</p>
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<p> The first light frost of the season. Light also because the dog and I were slow to get out this morning. And, an appropriate response to frost: fire! By the way, basswood makes excellant kindling, which is a good thing as I generate a lot of scrap.</p>
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<p>Have a nice October Sunday!</p>
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Turning yellow as the weather cools; a crisp 30 something this morning, with the faint sounds of the ND marching band from the stadium. Football this afternoon.<br />
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And not The Morning Basswood. I like the surreal stillness. <br />
Both taken with a regular camera. Smart phones have great cameras now, and have become the camera of choice for many .... but they are not very ergonomic in user terms. As a quick visual note taker, random pussy cat snaps, or doing bank deposits, it's nice to have one close to hand. Fortunately for me, the small "enthusiast" cameras are great machines, with superb image quality, and much better ergonomics than the phone, and a chance that they will survive the phone camera onslaught.<br />
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There is one area where phone cameras absolutly excell; sharing instantly with others, across the nation or just the room. The big camera companies have all failed miserably on this. My very nice little Canon S110 has the most cocked up wirless capabilities, and supposedly I can link it to my phone to send images, but they aren't full resolution. What? And it's very complicated to implement. With my phone I can Airdrop the image to my iPad, or email it, or message it. No cumbersome set-up, it's just there and works. As to image quality, some of my favorites came from really crappy cameras under abysmal conditions, including my original, 1st. generartion iPhone.<br />
Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-70592893548284739662014-10-07T16:29:00.001-04:002014-10-07T16:29:35.592-04:005s photo, blood moon.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHRksM8HgqOpkAcLujpI20faaW6Rho0vARGw62ABcc0nWONaMNlajwyOCPDI7crlj6mPjUudhEJ_EBMO4ggvAwbmMscdA7mwIhXB9ORRNynSWqJhkroa3HwpxfT-UQMEmkWkoRbnFiJY/s2048/Photo%25252020141007162906.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHRksM8HgqOpkAcLujpI20faaW6Rho0vARGw62ABcc0nWONaMNlajwyOCPDI7crlj6mPjUudhEJ_EBMO4ggvAwbmMscdA7mwIhXB9ORRNynSWqJhkroa3HwpxfT-UQMEmkWkoRbnFiJY/s300/Photo%25252020141007162906.jpg" id="blogsy-1412713776984.3818" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> A much better photo from the Apple camera, than the previous one. And not only is Wednesday a full moon but there will be a "Blood Moon", an eclipse of the moon. Starting around 5 AM, ET. </p><p> </p>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-31641146237491367672014-10-02T09:49:00.001-04:002014-10-02T09:51:30.362-04:00Interview with Apple's Jony Ive
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I haven't been posting in a while, too busy, and a little "bored" with the blog, though I'm not quite ready to cease. Here, one of my (mine) favorite paintings:<br />
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It's much better in person, see above.Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-65475351339792696692014-07-25T11:02:00.001-04:002014-07-25T15:41:17.861-04:00Captured<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KNX1E0-w1zZiHLsPoGat1RkEyQ9OrCgk5EwQRikK8xtEaGJiEJVkNNvjjmefRRTVHqPhCheezhvozrer7KIg-cJyLsGnFEKUdqa9RlEGlJzFkwMyQIHeUFaRFcHftsa5Bfq74rUqc54/s1600/Photo%25252020140725110128.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KNX1E0-w1zZiHLsPoGat1RkEyQ9OrCgk5EwQRikK8xtEaGJiEJVkNNvjjmefRRTVHqPhCheezhvozrer7KIg-cJyLsGnFEKUdqa9RlEGlJzFkwMyQIHeUFaRFcHftsa5Bfq74rUqc54/s300/Photo%25252020140725110128.jpg" id="blogsy-1406317278012.641" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> The tree roots have grown around the bottle. Tree, Red Mulberry.</p><p>"Red mulberry is used locally for fenceposts because the heartwood is relatively durable. Other uses of the wood include farm implements, cooperage, furniture, interior finish, and caskets."</p><p>(<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Martin, Alexander C., Herbert S. Zim, and Arnold L. Nelson. 1961. Mulberry family: Moraceae. In American wildlife and plants. p. 313-314. Dover Publications, New York.)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMv0AFHGcWJ6BXc46gTnFveZieuHWsJ4YWFvRklEbQe9S8rdJSRlQ8dNEJELyfnwzmBy-REUQ66etH57sxXi0tm1v1hdBNguEM02AmrmdfsHIKbe3CJyujvoSsyptJPcQFCWGO5jDsZrE/s1632/Photo%25252020140725110128.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMv0AFHGcWJ6BXc46gTnFveZieuHWsJ4YWFvRklEbQe9S8rdJSRlQ8dNEJELyfnwzmBy-REUQ66etH57sxXi0tm1v1hdBNguEM02AmrmdfsHIKbe3CJyujvoSsyptJPcQFCWGO5jDsZrE/s300/Photo%25252020140725110128.jpg" id="blogsy-1406317278025.1008" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="195"></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"> The tree in fall. Bottle is under the leaves, left side of trunk. Old phone photo.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Google mulberry wood for some images of the beautiful wood.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELj7lKv6fXMfafQi3eip2f-DjAZiWTvJhZy4kBaYlei0TYzdJaN-P4bAeMNgJi4y_MqUOuIRFIWPWTaWD9tGwDVc33NwbwMZ446SSninjo4MpC8GZr_8EGzvirC2FHKUy7xwCi4Sj6WE/s1024/Photo%25252020140725154054.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELj7lKv6fXMfafQi3eip2f-DjAZiWTvJhZy4kBaYlei0TYzdJaN-P4bAeMNgJi4y_MqUOuIRFIWPWTaWD9tGwDVc33NwbwMZ446SSninjo4MpC8GZr_8EGzvirC2FHKUy7xwCi4Sj6WE/s300/Photo%25252020140725154054.jpg" id="blogsy-1406317278022.0469" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="226" alt=""></a></div><p> The tree today.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-43794748921190622862014-07-22T13:04:00.000-04:002014-07-22T17:35:48.726-04:00Edward Hopper, 1882-1967<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Edward Hopper, born today, July 22nd. 1882. The above, a late painting, showing to my eye, the "abstraction" he was not noted for. Often spoken of as a "realist", I find him to be both an abstract painter and a surrealist, and less concerned with a realistic vision than an emotional one.</div>
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Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-23519748104840579632014-06-28T10:03:00.001-04:002014-06-28T10:03:41.512-04:00Basswood<p> One of the neighborhood basswoods is close to flowering:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VxCWvJQAE57vSpnrxCQeto3VL-_71grF2xD9MKtoqsQmMKdqYqiuJgC0jnpUNmJsDbncPLXun8FNUQJ5hnJ6Aou7ZyavVCbabP9cNxVVKeqFkPa6KWTuhZmUWzK6Kg29tx0z2-PC_rg/s1024/Photo%25252020140628100302.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VxCWvJQAE57vSpnrxCQeto3VL-_71grF2xD9MKtoqsQmMKdqYqiuJgC0jnpUNmJsDbncPLXun8FNUQJ5hnJ6Aou7ZyavVCbabP9cNxVVKeqFkPa6KWTuhZmUWzK6Kg29tx0z2-PC_rg/s300/Photo%25252020140628100302.jpg" id="blogsy-1403964221328.0344" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="226" height="300"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8cnPxXHSiGnKxhjM_iC9RtrLxFENthPXOm5RI2y_G0e6Rg0hT29Epvnt2lzilrm7feTEL8lFDyIhAD_8ITF_zKaOJp4L8kTrCGuoHGcNghSL8_f4uPJe2D5nridRcnFzSuPOIOzd294/s1024/Photo%25252020140628100302.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8cnPxXHSiGnKxhjM_iC9RtrLxFENthPXOm5RI2y_G0e6Rg0hT29Epvnt2lzilrm7feTEL8lFDyIhAD_8ITF_zKaOJp4L8kTrCGuoHGcNghSL8_f4uPJe2D5nridRcnFzSuPOIOzd294/s300/Photo%25252020140628100302.jpg" id="blogsy-1403964221370.4883" class="aligncenter" width="226" height="300" alt=""></a></div><p> And on a blog note, I have turned off comments as I was tired of dealing with the spam. Comments, great thoughts, questions, email me.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-34315025778136091882014-06-26T18:41:00.002-04:002014-06-26T18:41:53.238-04:00OOPS ???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unexplained mysterys, or maybe it's the "old math", done in a new way. I didn't catch this until the frame had been joined and splined, by my customer calling wanting the exact rabbett size. A gut wrenching moment, as we are on a deadline.<br />
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Once I've confirmed my idiocy, rather than rush into correcting, I've found it's better to walk away for a bit; let the nerves settle, and think about the proper procedure for correction.<br />
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And here, waiting for splines to be fit and glued in, and the proper size now.Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-38107169585980682642014-06-18T22:21:00.001-04:002014-06-18T22:21:41.912-04:00D-Rings, or strap hangers<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxtUYp5LaNC7HMeN0Fg0Oi-EO1UCSZOyUVkNBJgcgfhK-j0a3SqWIn__zP5bbXDzKcdW3czot-Zj9zU6k4Jvv7gYFqSRqyi1kYhYaTVoxFWwGcFp4Lrn-YjWI4HGK7NXoFApkywi_6WA/s1000/Photo%25252020140618221936.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxtUYp5LaNC7HMeN0Fg0Oi-EO1UCSZOyUVkNBJgcgfhK-j0a3SqWIn__zP5bbXDzKcdW3czot-Zj9zU6k4Jvv7gYFqSRqyi1kYhYaTVoxFWwGcFp4Lrn-YjWI4HGK7NXoFApkywi_6WA/s300/Photo%25252020140618221936.jpg" id="blogsy-1403144500966.2188" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> Some examples of D-Rings, or strap hangers. Far more secure than screw eyes. All of us who restore antique frames have seen damage from screw eyes failing. Screw holes should be drilled for the strongest installation. If wire is to be used, the hanger should optimally be angled in the direction the wire will go. On larger frames, two hangers matched to two wall hardware, is best. This requires some precision in measurement and installation. Securely wrapped wire loops can be attached to the D, allowing some adjustment to the wall screw or bolt. For really heavy objects, I usually make cleats, sometimes known as "French Cleats" from plywood. Two strips of ply with matching angles cut on the edge, attached to the frame and the wall so they can hook together. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMPx_TaKKSF0NmPvmizseV7HMjv7UJlJJCIrTjPKr8V_GY4UQPhOiczcMHoX-gAhJ3_UdYD3V-qyPOQ65ganIhoGkpxc2h2sOb6MvR7MTXNoeyLW-nPY4kNGVP4zvzvaIQfTrPvsune2o/s1000/Photo%25252020140618221936.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMPx_TaKKSF0NmPvmizseV7HMjv7UJlJJCIrTjPKr8V_GY4UQPhOiczcMHoX-gAhJ3_UdYD3V-qyPOQ65ganIhoGkpxc2h2sOb6MvR7MTXNoeyLW-nPY4kNGVP4zvzvaIQfTrPvsune2o/s300/Photo%25252020140618221936.jpg" id="blogsy-1403144500948.096" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> Now, if you insist on screw eyes, at least wire them right. </p><p>1. Through the eye</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZY8pxSr9NfTrQ-2sIfgNNPVZIOyajFsyDLCkeDZvdTC_sH5v9SM35TqWgzMX13fSR5F1QVo9LETWQdxwKsfhKtZ7j7hDIw3DxqksjTx-SMa2yyeUojOKAueKlm5YJeb_do0lR_YvNdFM/s1000/Photo%25252020140618222118.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZY8pxSr9NfTrQ-2sIfgNNPVZIOyajFsyDLCkeDZvdTC_sH5v9SM35TqWgzMX13fSR5F1QVo9LETWQdxwKsfhKtZ7j7hDIw3DxqksjTx-SMa2yyeUojOKAueKlm5YJeb_do0lR_YvNdFM/s300/Photo%25252020140618222118.jpg" id="blogsy-1403144500969.301" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p>2. Around the shank, and below the wire.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhakDs29mjGKJ6qE4BQn3uYMrmGUJvuBNX7djrEKDXf6wvfrYR_pLNZHpVgUklgth_qKysHjoRFFaPmDh1fIQOk0mnkuLJR4BGTLKzUa_qg1NrZ5jE5AaTew2Rr_Ucmmynu17CsxFiT8/s1000/Photo%25252020140618222118.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhakDs29mjGKJ6qE4BQn3uYMrmGUJvuBNX7djrEKDXf6wvfrYR_pLNZHpVgUklgth_qKysHjoRFFaPmDh1fIQOk0mnkuLJR4BGTLKzUa_qg1NrZ5jE5AaTew2Rr_Ucmmynu17CsxFiT8/s300/Photo%25252020140618222118.jpg" id="blogsy-1403144500950.4895" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> 3. Back through the eye.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmEYrXd7mecFSjituburi4YPk7N-82dBeWoj0KmOJek1dnTZifimmI1rICRdnDxyq1tyy-aE0ABuf4wY9QrMjLkFsWAN0d1dxC440VRypYBcijkzL4hUIwytAyeRVoJb24PitTvRolOM/s1000/Photo%25252020140618222118.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmEYrXd7mecFSjituburi4YPk7N-82dBeWoj0KmOJek1dnTZifimmI1rICRdnDxyq1tyy-aE0ABuf4wY9QrMjLkFsWAN0d1dxC440VRypYBcijkzL4hUIwytAyeRVoJb24PitTvRolOM/s300/Photo%25252020140618222118.jpg" id="blogsy-1403144500948.0806" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> 4. Wrap the wire around it self.</p><p>This makes the wire as low as possible, reducing the force against the one little screw. Physics. Also, as the route the wire follows is more complex, this makes the wire less likely to pull free.</p><p>There are commercially available other forms of frame hardware, some that include mechanisms for leveling.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Apparantly, mechanical competence is a hindrence to artistic genius, grumbles the old curmudgeon.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-32579004524787132892014-06-16T23:33:00.001-04:002014-06-16T23:33:23.550-04:00Bad Choices in Hanging Hardware, or "Hey, you artists, get offa my lawn".<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some examples from a recent exhibition I installed. </div>
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Screw eyes are bad, made worse by wireing around the eye, so physics can have it's say, and leverage can pull that screw eye right out. Bending, then pull-out, followed by crashing. If one insists on using outmoded tech, at least run the wire through the eye, around the shank, then back out the eye, then wrapping.<br />
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Now the staples, well, they were actually solid, at least until the staples start to loosen as the wood ages and shrinks.<br />
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Personally, cup holders are never going to be a good choice. This particular frame is relatively heavy, and the cup holder is already bending from the strain. Soon, the fall.<br />
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Solutions, next post.Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-15704605745911824892014-06-04T22:55:00.001-04:002014-06-04T22:55:36.493-04:00Now, gone with the wind.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8mXqJ1wQU0Qyo9N8bbOri1Ek_qu-DI-9ZwBBNv8MsS_a5cgj1TRkGIqU0aP7bjx0TnNG17fc80lja9WnM26_ibEtmuXDgb1Mg9lG98zs0zOgO307TCywk682Cp22dqqPI9C5yvskcOY/s1024/Photo%25252020140604225442.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8mXqJ1wQU0Qyo9N8bbOri1Ek_qu-DI-9ZwBBNv8MsS_a5cgj1TRkGIqU0aP7bjx0TnNG17fc80lja9WnM26_ibEtmuXDgb1Mg9lG98zs0zOgO307TCywk682Cp22dqqPI9C5yvskcOY/s300/Photo%25252020140604225442.jpg" id="blogsy-1401936936189.7087" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="226"></a></div><p> Yesterdays poppies have been blown away by the winds, though it was a delightful day, cool dry and sunny. This morning the basswood bracks are littering the ground, victoms of the wind. I just discovered that basswood leaves are good as salad greens. <a href="http://foragersharvest.com/basswood-the-ultimate-wild-salad-plant/" target="_self" title="">Here, more on that.</a></p><p> </p><p>And something else: Night Rabbits<br></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXfZClo33i_SePgG6SWoeQ1X9LQCewW8y0-sHSIvWZuQKS3CV1x2pNABUHTb4dwLkappb7aabqsKNe2-Q4eHc-ZX3yD21IKKOa__UCdHd2ofnlVtbSurkETLlWbVTj4zr6e5W-JI_Wow/s1024/Photo%25252020140604225442.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrXfZClo33i_SePgG6SWoeQ1X9LQCewW8y0-sHSIvWZuQKS3CV1x2pNABUHTb4dwLkappb7aabqsKNe2-Q4eHc-ZX3yD21IKKOa__UCdHd2ofnlVtbSurkETLlWbVTj4zr6e5W-JI_Wow/s300/Photo%25252020140604225442.jpg" id="blogsy-1401936936130.8765" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="226"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQYKcXbF9u51a3kyIUqSP-rTanYXGBm2MeSy9JQEUi9VWS0FYf4BfAA83LtV_QDVQhM5unnwjdo8MiBFzto2pqRhRh89F0xRo9kcQwbf4SN3qOKsX8C4tNf_u1RGl6t_MU1Rh1N2sAu4/s1024/Photo%25252020140604225442.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQYKcXbF9u51a3kyIUqSP-rTanYXGBm2MeSy9JQEUi9VWS0FYf4BfAA83LtV_QDVQhM5unnwjdo8MiBFzto2pqRhRh89F0xRo9kcQwbf4SN3qOKsX8C4tNf_u1RGl6t_MU1Rh1N2sAu4/s300/Photo%25252020140604225442.jpg" id="blogsy-1401936936104.8906" class="aligncenter" width="221" height="300" alt=""></a></div><p> I think i need my tripod, or monopod.</p><p> <br></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-46055314532379327332014-06-01T22:00:00.001-04:002014-06-01T22:00:05.496-04:00They're Back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn37eQJCwsnZPHICB4z6currjr7EiLm7mNYspkigk5Oo1WtjGbWVrAh_Nd1oK15r8Iwf2EfTPjrtbWBOLokTACRFB0IalESI49bv6iIdoEwHOpbzv6C50Mfj_0rnvdOYSaEbHktMRh74k/s1024/Photo%25252020140601215949.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn37eQJCwsnZPHICB4z6currjr7EiLm7mNYspkigk5Oo1WtjGbWVrAh_Nd1oK15r8Iwf2EfTPjrtbWBOLokTACRFB0IalESI49bv6iIdoEwHOpbzv6C50Mfj_0rnvdOYSaEbHktMRh74k/s300/Photo%25252020140601215949.jpg" id="blogsy-1401674407685.8535" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="224" alt=""></a></div><p> Yes, could summer be far behind; the poppies have popped!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-10946954628421913772014-05-26T20:53:00.001-04:002014-05-26T20:53:48.242-04:00Basswoods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLfeR49FptTcrVqJC7qpUMRubWz5ElciXZ4FINelR4dMOBCebrSK-NF_naAlZ5lSZ_i7fSkHzbhkRIZyAhkI8LmIYGPlHLQ1Z8vAFGkkGNCopWvOdxo4poOwdNebOhpguLtvdChOP9kw/s1024/Photo%25252020140526204348.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLfeR49FptTcrVqJC7qpUMRubWz5ElciXZ4FINelR4dMOBCebrSK-NF_naAlZ5lSZ_i7fSkHzbhkRIZyAhkI8LmIYGPlHLQ1Z8vAFGkkGNCopWvOdxo4poOwdNebOhpguLtvdChOP9kw/s300/Photo%25252020140526204348.jpg" id="blogsy-1401151486745.7651" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="224"></a></div><p> The basswoods have leafed out, bracks, and the flowers to be, showing. And now, for something a little different:</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnlAWOJQp5bTQMS0s6FDQ0Ux3YVB2qXnpXrq5o267BzQ9CDvG06pBSWRsvSLC43XtdJkNnMeTcmSIP1eArqj8sewphbUTk30RgXNJflIt4CXySpUEOHdH0DgjgqUmhia2wHmK0cBuK2g/s1024/Photo%25252020140526204348.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnlAWOJQp5bTQMS0s6FDQ0Ux3YVB2qXnpXrq5o267BzQ9CDvG06pBSWRsvSLC43XtdJkNnMeTcmSIP1eArqj8sewphbUTk30RgXNJflIt4CXySpUEOHdH0DgjgqUmhia2wHmK0cBuK2g/s300/Photo%25252020140526204348.jpg" id="blogsy-1401151486674.7405" class="aligncenter" width="233" height="300" alt=""></a></div><p> The above was taken just at the end of civil twilight, lighted by a sodium vapor street light. I have my little camera set to use 1600 ISO if needs be. The high ISO has brightened the sky. The leaves to the right of the building are actually shadows, from the leaves near the center. I am quite impressed by the quality and capabilities of newer digital cameras, and though this is a relatively high end machine, it is still pocketable. Canon S110.</p><p>And, I like the picture; might be a fondness for yellow ochre?</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-11502981333014998932014-05-10T22:50:00.001-04:002014-05-11T12:46:20.417-04:00Fret sawn ornaments<p> A design under the influence of the Middle East. "Scherezade". The ornament is a simple organic ribbon, repeating in and out. I use a fret saw to cut the basic shape, which is then glued to the frame, and carved.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlphET1MjoHm5eqTiG8mYUwLJIuE9sQ7VuVcC6jtQnWraRbICuGgoq0TKxXQMDPC_K9Nl5YYRMWAFNscUHDdRoJDkeZ6M2yb5ukItFJrp1SsYTZtODCb71FA-yUtmv9So05xXD3FgNLk/s1024/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlphET1MjoHm5eqTiG8mYUwLJIuE9sQ7VuVcC6jtQnWraRbICuGgoq0TKxXQMDPC_K9Nl5YYRMWAFNscUHDdRoJDkeZ6M2yb5ukItFJrp1SsYTZtODCb71FA-yUtmv9So05xXD3FgNLk/s300/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" id="blogsy-1399826605013.5676" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> The fret saw and an ornament block. I like spiral blades for this work, though I find they cut better with a straight approach, as though they were regular blades. Spiral blades, are in theory, omnidirectional. The saw is mounted on a small sheet of plywood, which is then clamped to the bench. When I can, my tools are hooked to dust collection, in this case to my shop vac.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEircyAf0OyWvYKNeh1z0HUf4TlIaENtgjyoa8ioxBv2BO9HgKdtBnOOvL27Z5P3XmHD8gGlM-6pv6wynTx2dDOvYQ3Nh6QzEd1KjEAkGp-DG9BlnjSjkiXn2KRNGrDx8Eva8Ck7ycSd9r4/s1024/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEircyAf0OyWvYKNeh1z0HUf4TlIaENtgjyoa8ioxBv2BO9HgKdtBnOOvL27Z5P3XmHD8gGlM-6pv6wynTx2dDOvYQ3Nh6QzEd1KjEAkGp-DG9BlnjSjkiXn2KRNGrDx8Eva8Ck7ycSd9r4/s300/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" id="blogsy-1399826604978.7373" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> The block is taped on both sides and then it is "bread sliced" into the thin ornaments. The tape is to hold the thin design together.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvEL9yT8krC_eMPLXLaqKTg4jkkxzOZNyMOanHAsUz_gb0fsJGqe-TWuuWMX_1kBPK0-ieIp_V0HsMN4OSNeKVcywmc_TdDLUGbvWkeP-T4rBSt5YEUg1f0vzfnmEDt8tSbh49PS1aW7I/s1024/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvEL9yT8krC_eMPLXLaqKTg4jkkxzOZNyMOanHAsUz_gb0fsJGqe-TWuuWMX_1kBPK0-ieIp_V0HsMN4OSNeKVcywmc_TdDLUGbvWkeP-T4rBSt5YEUg1f0vzfnmEDt8tSbh49PS1aW7I/s300/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" id="blogsy-1399826604995.5393" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> The corners being wasted for the ornaments. The cyanacrylate glue is for the sometimes "holiday" in the regular gluing, with hide glue.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2ZqspXer-XU-AAI_UVFywRHR_weMlVCKGZG6HSgFYmMtUIeqjpKfCH-8YBixETBetamJVNOa5srR0lLBij91eEqrrlDfSICzxPCmx75bm9a142CSE96QrBPIlMveuzy5v5O5LGIg0wY/s1024/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2ZqspXer-XU-AAI_UVFywRHR_weMlVCKGZG6HSgFYmMtUIeqjpKfCH-8YBixETBetamJVNOa5srR0lLBij91eEqrrlDfSICzxPCmx75bm9a142CSE96QrBPIlMveuzy5v5O5LGIg0wY/s300/Photo%25252020140510224910.jpg" id="blogsy-1399826604950.41" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p> Here, marking lines for the carving edges. I use my finger as a fence to draw the lines. And here, a finished version: <a href="http://frame-notes.blogspot.com/2009/12/this-was-first-of-several-frames-and.html" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.3em;">Frame Notes: Fret Sawed Ornaments</a></p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-25245981855397494722014-05-01T21:10:00.001-04:002014-05-01T21:12:47.667-04:00Some more process photos.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkvqQPng2AEDhN-a6Peh5GQF0HFzSRszkoN2Vz0C2NpPoyZCJCzjFtcKZezGfao0bgPaQtiDQKe8Q4jl4j2O5ITN44du1o0xlwGcxuSG3Qa3k4L-Y0XV5H5e0GP_ueWua-t8T1y5P-GY/s1024/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkvqQPng2AEDhN-a6Peh5GQF0HFzSRszkoN2Vz0C2NpPoyZCJCzjFtcKZezGfao0bgPaQtiDQKe8Q4jl4j2O5ITN44du1o0xlwGcxuSG3Qa3k4L-Y0XV5H5e0GP_ueWua-t8T1y5P-GY/s300/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" id="blogsy-1398993010852.6353" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> Applying bole. Bole is a very fine clay, in various earth colors, that when mixed with hide glue becomes the base layer and adhesive for water gilt gold. The color above is a mix, to match the color on the original frame.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpcyD-QXU2-BZ8MVFhl6LTPOr8FLLCSJ_DEdgDRp_IF-yP1uH5h1bIWfW0jbzXLttTT4EC3dLAuH2vtIsiMdpKqkBxNNKaS7fKdrcV47botOWbCyEFxRWkXTn7Dd9n6oaHfYrYGVY3l8/s1024/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpcyD-QXU2-BZ8MVFhl6LTPOr8FLLCSJ_DEdgDRp_IF-yP1uH5h1bIWfW0jbzXLttTT4EC3dLAuH2vtIsiMdpKqkBxNNKaS7fKdrcV47botOWbCyEFxRWkXTn7Dd9n6oaHfYrYGVY3l8/s300/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" id="blogsy-1398993010867.8792" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Water gilding. The surface is wet with the "gilding liquer", water and some alcohol to break the surface tension. The polished bole is wet thoroughly, and the gold leaf is applied by picking it up with the tip, that wide flat brush, and almost slapping it on<span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> to the wet surface. To make the tip grab the leaf, I rub a tiny amount of vaseline on the back of my left hand, then lightly brush the end of the tip over my hand before grabbing the edge of the leaf with the tip. Sounds simple enough.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0Wov4yBmh5t46pPmVNYQrN1b9YQJF4LTisUjgk23PSR9LDUe0Ryokpa-cXvgDqvlde5NSpEHRqBUqapjkGPF35_5Wn5CTXcYMZs0o345XQ-ImEqfEDooXRee67p8f0HRKOJ-yx-OfMI/s1024/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0Wov4yBmh5t46pPmVNYQrN1b9YQJF4LTisUjgk23PSR9LDUe0Ryokpa-cXvgDqvlde5NSpEHRqBUqapjkGPF35_5Wn5CTXcYMZs0o345XQ-ImEqfEDooXRee67p8f0HRKOJ-yx-OfMI/s300/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" id="blogsy-1398993010845.1077" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">When the gilt areas are dry, they are burnished using an agate tool. To test for dryness, the surface is tapped with the agate; when a hard click is heard, the surface is dry. Trying to burnish wet just destroys the leaf. Two different shaped burnishers on the bench.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMroQ1G17fFnebr99rOawHNUiT3FhWz4a9e6fZj-_Wty-aF_618WDg-CGkYMTCCiEdNSBMWUierbDRzBggfhgOnBfjEjE1rvhnEZ7S0ywHqv25rWgkCFFeEOSgFz3mTtJNBB5QUFxuoO8/s1024/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMroQ1G17fFnebr99rOawHNUiT3FhWz4a9e6fZj-_Wty-aF_618WDg-CGkYMTCCiEdNSBMWUierbDRzBggfhgOnBfjEjE1rvhnEZ7S0ywHqv25rWgkCFFeEOSgFz3mTtJNBB5QUFxuoO8/s300/Photo%25252020140501210924.jpg" id="blogsy-1398993010855.0046" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Burnished gilding and stained wood, with the color sample to match to. Waiting for the finish coat. </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-83575477544285076802014-04-21T22:57:00.001-04:002014-04-23T22:20:58.303-04:00An unusual frame.Actually, not that unusual , though this style, where the corner escutcheon is carved is unusual. I did quite a few of these early in my career, in mahogany and black walnut, though stopped pushing them as the labor intensity tended to make it hard to make a profit. I'm doing a reproduction of a damaged existing frame, with carved, water gilt and burnished corner escutcheons, over stained and finished basswood. Basswood, though usually gessoed, then finished, actually is an attractive wood in itself. MOMA, NYC, has a few examples of stained and finished basswood frames. <br />
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Photo above, I'm using an oscillating saw to rough out the shape for the corners.<br />
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A corner before gessoing. After roughing out, small carvers rasps were used to refine the shapes.<br />
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Another photo before gessoing. <br />
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The corners masked off, and the first few coats of gesso applied. Normally I spray gesso, but in this case, all of the coats will be brushed. The first coat was scrubbed in with a toothbrush until almost dry, to eliminate pinholes.<br />
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Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828590914133690023.post-61544172345636651772014-04-21T21:34:00.001-04:002014-04-21T21:34:08.314-04:00Scenes from NYC, and beyond.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghqtwXGmZV5NIkVBSCe-V6Pdp6Zi3Ae9Al5zvutWzTVZbF5sVK7ThEJxW0hSquox0JNSkGSNjaeiZ96zSLHybVG2Wm02TW9C9y7iTdDpyivzE2cvwDA7MtqnJdrC7N_TgT5TE_yy-8NU/s1024/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghqtwXGmZV5NIkVBSCe-V6Pdp6Zi3Ae9Al5zvutWzTVZbF5sVK7ThEJxW0hSquox0JNSkGSNjaeiZ96zSLHybVG2Wm02TW9C9y7iTdDpyivzE2cvwDA7MtqnJdrC7N_TgT5TE_yy-8NU/s300/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" id="blogsy-1398130446291.4016" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="150"></a></div><p> Manhattan receding aboard the Staten Island Ferry. If it's warm enough, outside as the Ferry crosses the harbor is the fun spot to be. Some of the ferries have outside decks; some require you to stand on the back deck, above the props, if you would like to be outside. My wife and I both enjoy being out in the sights, smells, and breezes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbE9mTyYqYRDdRQ057_EeO2NqXNNSVnbtEifkMYxNpXQY5qoUPPcOIRDEbQzVsK4TIA5RH0s8qexQQGuarY0H2rgtEKDwvzrLfyJ_GW_fnYCvh7xpPyrZobA0jpM2TPHIM3LO4jdUk1eI/s1024/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbE9mTyYqYRDdRQ057_EeO2NqXNNSVnbtEifkMYxNpXQY5qoUPPcOIRDEbQzVsK4TIA5RH0s8qexQQGuarY0H2rgtEKDwvzrLfyJ_GW_fnYCvh7xpPyrZobA0jpM2TPHIM3LO4jdUk1eI/s300/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" id="blogsy-1398130446282.6716" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="129" height="300"></a></div><p> The Falcon God is not happy, not happy, Bob. As my Jewish relatives say, "what a Punim". From the Metropolitan Museum of Art.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho83WZbwxBMUIVuIAz8NhVcM87b7d9WausWn8gVU5JvAmXnlBt1808pm3YRxuGQCoBNaL8o3tWATBNhCVCLr5LxpISfat203WrK7QHaTVjcB34v-IAOWe0rZ7ksfr2aQmG5jX9JthJ224/s1024/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho83WZbwxBMUIVuIAz8NhVcM87b7d9WausWn8gVU5JvAmXnlBt1808pm3YRxuGQCoBNaL8o3tWATBNhCVCLr5LxpISfat203WrK7QHaTVjcB34v-IAOWe0rZ7ksfr2aQmG5jX9JthJ224/s300/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" id="blogsy-1398130446334.4482" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="300" height="225"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo7k0CHUv0IkUqhnppWgKeBX3MjeRzKmN8kyHMjf0gbtjgttyeqPyHuk9CX2cI0SK3Z_Hk0cq0HUnnbRfPAylh-SRPyfRXLvhWWokDM8Kt7OkPifmXuJ74Vto6F2rf85PZqT_F0S9bZA/s1024/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUo7k0CHUv0IkUqhnppWgKeBX3MjeRzKmN8kyHMjf0gbtjgttyeqPyHuk9CX2cI0SK3Z_Hk0cq0HUnnbRfPAylh-SRPyfRXLvhWWokDM8Kt7OkPifmXuJ74Vto6F2rf85PZqT_F0S9bZA/s300/Photo%25252020140421213334.jpg" id="blogsy-1398130446251.0183" class="aligncenter" width="300" height="225" alt=""></a></div><p> <span style="line-height: 1.3em;">And, two more "roadside" snaps. It may</span><span style="line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center;"> be part of my whole approach to photography, and art; learn the foundation, the basics, then feel free to wing it. I spent a lot of time with an unmetered camera, no light meter, just guesstimating exposure. It's far easier to do that today with a digital camera, but then as now, a multitude of sins could be fixed in post processing. The roadside snaps are done from a moving vehicle, night, obviously, along one of the interstates here in the US. The camera is set to manual focus, infinity, program, at 3200 ISO, with image stabilization on. I have the camera on, and as we approach an interchange, I put the camera against the side glass, with my hand as a light scrim, blocking reflections from the dash lights; then just press and hold the shutter release, letting the camera take a number of shots. The quality of the light against the trees is what intrigues me. I have some other kind of images, related, though not the same, that I want to do. All involve the very edge of the cameras ability to record, and again, the light at this point is very interesting. I've even made some prints from some of these. </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Bronislaus Janulis / Framewrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839855368056037541noreply@blogger.com