Posts for: Zophman
Oct 5, 2013 11:41:41 #
John Lawrence wrote:
Great shot. Your title reminded me of the dinner we had on our cruise. I was expecting a giant plateful of food like the one I ate on our last night.
The food was gone early...the view lingered on...
Oct 5, 2013 10:47:54 #
Oct 5, 2013 10:39:24 #
Once the federal government is totally broken and not repairable and China and India are the dominate super powers in the world, our best defense will be to band together in smaller nations of collective states. Then the urban cores will be tossed out to fend for themselves without the tax bases of the producers. Scenes from "Escape from LA" come to mind......
Oct 4, 2013 19:52:22 #
Thank you to all who have commented and worked on the post processing. I am trying to develop my artistic abilities and find that no matter how critical critiques may be, they do provide value. I am flattered to have received so many positive remarks and I appreciate these. I also really appreciate the technical comments and suggestions to process using the wonderful tools we have available to us today. I am becoming more fascinated with light and how it affects images. Thanks again!
Oct 4, 2013 19:40:07 #
Penny MG wrote:
Many, even some who are not Christian, believe tha... (show quote)
So it's "legal" for a woman to abort a fetus because of her right to choose? But it's illegal for her not to use recreational drugs? Isn't it her body? Doesn't she have the choice to do with it what she wants? Jeesh! Nothing but hypocrites! Please enlighten me?
Oct 4, 2013 16:43:49 #
I suggest that everyone on this forum actually go to the exchanges and receive a quote for medical insurance. Make sure you compare it to your current plan. Consider all elements in each plan in a "side by side" analysis. (If you are enrolled in Medicare the comparisons won't be valid so call your kids or your friends and get them to assist you in this quest.) Once you've done this go ask your primary care physician the results of their analysis. Then ask them their opinion on their earnings projections and the level of care they are forecasting they can provide to you. Then look around your community and identify the new health clinics that are starting to pop up that don't take any insurance but charge a flat fee and is paid for by the patient. After all of this sit down and think about the effects this law has on you. Then identify those folks in your community that don't currently have health care insurance and get a quote from your exchange for them. Ask them their opinion then. Once you've accomplished this let all of know what your results are.
Oct 4, 2013 01:47:19 #
Really "pops" . . . Definitely a temperature change...what post processing software did you use?
Oct 4, 2013 00:33:38 #
snails_pace wrote:
This is one of those "I wish I'd taken that" images and so can't be "improved".
Any changes are just artistic interpretations ... and this can inspire a lot of different ones. Is it OK if I download it and try out some pp ideas?
Any changes are just artistic interpretations ... and this can inspire a lot of different ones. Is it OK if I download it and try out some pp ideas?
Go for it....
Oct 3, 2013 23:40:08 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I am sorry but I can only start laughing at the co... (show quote)
You are correct about the average Joe part but as an average Joe yourself how is it you are afforded your opinion wothout critique when you don't allow for the rest of us average Joes? You are a hypocrite.
Oct 3, 2013 23:00:00 #
JBTaylor wrote:
Are you saying that congress closed the memorial? That they micromanaged this?
Why was the Lincoln Memorial not closed during the 1996 government shutdown? What is the point of closing the WW II monument when it takes extra spending to do so? Doesn't that contradict the reason for the shutdown?
Why was the Lincoln Memorial not closed during the 1996 government shutdown? What is the point of closing the WW II monument when it takes extra spending to do so? Doesn't that contradict the reason for the shutdown?
Actually I am saying the administration has ovetstepped common sense and failed in meeting their responsibilities by barracading open air memorials which costs more than leaving them open.
Oct 3, 2013 22:46:00 #
PalePictures wrote:
Superb!
Based on my observations of your artistry I am taking you comments to heart. Thanks.
Oct 3, 2013 22:43:48 #
Lmarc wrote:
That wasn't the idea behind "justice", J... (show quote)
Oct 3, 2013 22:40:14 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Kennedy was too far right to fit into today's political scene, "Ask not what your country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country." Am I missing something or does that have the ring of personal responsibility to it?
It was then and it should be now all about personal responsibility and the courage to lead properly. Too bad we don't see that in today's President.
Oct 3, 2013 22:17:09 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
The best thing that could happen to the federal government would be the repeal of the 17th Amendment, the founders were wise in the construction of the constitution, much wiser than the fools who destroyed the balance power between the federal government and the states built into the constitution which was destroyed by the 17th.
As a republic the states should be the seat of government power. Although I think there might be some governors who could be "bought" (imagine that!) federal elections except for the office of President (and let's have the next runner up be the VP!) should be declared dead. I agree...repeal the 17th amendment!
Oct 3, 2013 22:12:37 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
She was there on the orders of the administration to close the park, the park is often unmanned but now that the president wants to punish our citizens, it is staffed much heavier than under normal conditions. The fact is that he has increase the spending on personnel at the park during this shutdown.
I think I get it. The administration gets to decide what is good and bad for me, even though the constitution I've study says it's really the Congress that gets to do this......