Raspberry Pi is a very good solution for single-purpose computing. One of our techs built one for a demonstration of our software product using an ID card scanner to look up the person's identity and if confirmed, would open a door.

Not very complex, but it made a workable demonstration of several technologies centering around identity management. Raspberry Pi computers are very small and often run a form of Linux. Great for hobbyists wanting to learn more, or for dedicated, specific purposes.

Great stuff! I recently posted some photos I took at the St. Petersburg, Florida Chihuly Museum. A side benefit was to attend a glass-blowing demonstration by the affiliated Morean Art School. Incredibly unique pieces!

I think Linda said it best. I shoot photographs to capture memories, and try to do it in artful and creative ways.

She's either chilly or there's still that AI blue cast to her hands and feet.

That it has straight dual exhaust pipes indicates there's been some work done on it besides cleaning up the body. I suspect it's a project car, given the mismatched wheels (mags would look so much better than the moon caps). A nice photo, and I find it interesting that the car is parked in what appears to be a shielded, wooded area. A find!

The same saying is used in the software development field.

I've used Nations Photo Lab with superb results. I also use CG Pro Prints, if anyone is searching. I had them make a metal print of a photo my daughter liked, as a Christmas present. It hangs in a conspicuous place in her home.

I would probably pick her, too! Nice work.

Wonderful! I will be visiting a little over a month from now. I hope to snap a photo as good as yours!

Since the beginning of recorded history, the nude has been featured in artworks of all types. The Bible tells us that there was no need of clothing in the garden of Eden, but when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, he taught them shame and cast them out. So, clothing became a necessity as well as a punishment.

The shame is what has caused the furor. We have no need for God's punishment now because we punish ourselves.

The human form is most intriguing. I see nothing wrong with exploring it artistically.

Welcome back, Rick! Posting photos here is a multi-step process, but isn't that difficult once you know how. Here's my brief tutorial:

Start a new topic. Put it in the proper section (Photo Gallery is the most likely catch-all). Type in some introductory text. Then:

1. At the bottom of the new post screen, click the "Choose file" button. This will prompt you to select a photo from your computer.
2. After selecting a photo, decide if you want to "(store original"). It helps others to view/enlarge the photo if you do.
3. MAKE SURE YOU CLICK THE 'Add Attachment' BUTTON. Not doing so will defeat the whole purpose.
4. (Optional) If you want to add a caption, do so at the bottom of the screen where a thumbnail of your image appears. Click "Update" to make sure the caption is added.
5. Repeat 1-4 for each photo you want to post.

When you are done, make sure you click the Send button under your text. Nothing gets posted until you do.

Easy-peasy.

My first exposure to glass work of Dale Chihuly came unexpectedly a few years ago while doing business at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. I was astounded by an enormous chandelier made of an array of wavy, multicolored glass tubes hanging from the ceiling in the main atrium. I did some research and thus learned of the artist, who lives today at age 82.

Thus, on my recent trip to St. Petersburg, Floridai, I learned of the collection housed there in collaboration with the Morean Art Center (side note: St. Pete has become quite the center for art!). So, with some time on my hands, I visited both the Morean Art Center proper, the Chihuly collection across the street, and then attended a glass blowing demonstration. Had I known I would have taken my "real" camera, but since I didn't I used my iPhone 14 Pro.

Float Boat - Some of these items measure 40" in diameter - the largest of their type in the world

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Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier

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Most of Chihuly's chandeliers only reflect light. This one emits it.

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Mille Fiori (A Thousand Flowers), encompassing an entire room.

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A Master glass blower creating a vase.

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The (almost) finished product displayed for all to see.

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Nice photo! I note that Cadillac is now producing one of the only two "supercars" in GM's catalog, The CT5-V Blackwing (the other is the Chevrolet Corvette, natch!). The marque has stood atop the GM brands, but for years was noted more for its luxury offerings than for its high performance cars. But now that Oldsmobile and Pontiac are gone, Buick is evolving into the luxury arm, and Cadillac is once again becoming the engineering and technical showcase for the company.

Out of curiosity, what AI engine are you using?

Great work, as always!

Quite an interesting "throwback" to photos of yore. I'd be interested in seeing the originals in contrast, to see how you achieved the result.