Posts: Papa Joe | Ugly Hedgehog

To: All my fellow 'Hoggers':
It's my prayer we all make it a happy Christmas for Jesus by inviting Him into your heart, as your Personal Savior.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the Holidays and be well!
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Dec 18, 2023 10:34:07 #

(Photo Gallery)

Christmas keeper

ghbowser wrote:

Found this under my Christmas tree nearly 50 years ago and still have her.

What a great blessing! ENJOY!
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Dec 18, 2023 10:22:32 #

The rise of the AI V

Hmm, the way I view AI:
I still 'category' it in the photographic arena.
It's simply an 'outgrowth' from the photographic world. How possible would AI be, without the 'photos' it uses to create its product? Is it not still 'linked' to 'photos' (photography)?
Just my two-cents worth.
(Nice job, by the way).
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Dec 18, 2023 10:22:08 #

The rise of the AI V

jlg1000 wrote:

In my previous post over AI generated, many - corr... (show quote)

Dec 18, 2023 10:20:12 #

The rise of the AI V

Dec 6, 2023 10:33:29 #

My Fourth Operating System

Yep, and even before that all the way back to, forget the name but I think it was Windows 3.1, but not sure. I thought Dos was fun and rewarding. I even enjoyed using the little Radio Shack"M-1", very small 'computer' with the combo keys... and cassette tape recorder instead of disk drive.
Then there were the 'tom toms' that we used, before computers...(sorry.. getting a bit carried away!:o)
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Nov 27, 2023 10:29:44 #

TEMU

AndyBob wrote:

They seem to be on a trajectory to attempt an overtake of Amazon. But, are their products any good? I realize most are probably manufactured in China (or similar), and I suspect they are sub-par, but haven't bought any, or know of anyone who has. My question, have you? What has your experience been? Is the tool that costs $20 at Harbor Freight worth the $2.50 TEMU charges.

No personal experience with Temu but my daughter has practically become addicted to them! She has her items shipped to my address since she's not home a lot and I receive items two or three times a week she has ordered. She seems very pleased with her purchases and has also returned, (with no problem), several items she wasn't satisfied with so they seem to be pretty decent and easy to deal with.
Just my two-cents worth,
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Nov 23, 2023 10:47:42 #

Two-Sided Printing

Hi Jerry,
I'd say it depends on the ink-output of your printer. I do a lot of double-sided printing on only 20lb. paper and no bleed through.
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Nov 4, 2023 11:06:34 #

How to save a shot

Linda From Maine wrote:

"Reactionary" responses = "I know more than you do." Jack, it seems no matter the subject, a topic in main discussion is immediately filled with big egos desperate to prove their stuff every day.

Your second example is more impressive IMO because it's more complex. It's great you are enjoying the new PS tools, and given your interest in bird photography especially, you'll probably have plenty of opportunity for using.

Thanks for being one of the good guys!

Right on, Linda! Wise reply.
God Bless,
Papa Joe

(Black and White Photography)

Oct 28, 2023 11:36:20 #

A Mount Rainier Memory

Linda From Maine wrote:

2014, with my super-zoom Canon sx50. People around here call lenticular clouds cap clouds when they hang over the mountains. I was very fortunate to capture this because it was already starting to de-form as I took the photo.

Excellent shot Linda! I still enjoy my SX-50.
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Oct 24, 2023 11:33:33 #

Do you believe a higher power created the universe, or do you believe in just the Big Bang?

I would say I'm in agreement with that Nun who responded as she did. The 'higher power' (God Almighty) who created the 'big bang'. I believe all things were created by the Lord God...
I believe Our Father God always was, and created everything that has been created, including the Scientists who try to explain Him away. I believe life as we know it would be a useless waste of time without my belief as such.
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Oct 13, 2023 11:02:56 #

Video editor

I agree with you about the 'monthly cost'. You may find, when you bring the program up again that it has saved your work up to that point. Worth a try.
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Sassy crossed the Rainbow Bridge

Oct 13, 2023 10:57:33 #

(Photo Gallery)

Mike, there are no words of comfort for this heavy loss. Just know I'm praying for it to ease-off in time. I'm sure there are many on our site here who fully understand the empty feeling you're experiencing. Hopefully your 'Sassy' and my 'Sidney' are now friends and really enjoying themselves. We had to put Sid down almost ten years ago. Hardest thing I think I've ever had to do.
Hang in there....
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Oct 12, 2023 10:57:43 #

Video editor

Cindy,
ClipChamp is a free video editor that comes with/for both Win.10 & 11. You can either use it online, or go to the Microsoft Store and download it to your computer. Of course, there is a 'full' version if you care to rent it monthly but the free version is quite powerful.
God Bless,
Papa Joe

Sep 22, 2023 11:51:17 #

Want to see only new main photography topics

I agree with you...it's going to take some getting used to. I have enjoyed how it was previously over quite a few years, but evidently the powers that be felt a need for change.
I'm still trying to learn how to operate a phone that's smarter than me, so it might take me a while to adjust to this new arrangement on the Hog. I'm sort of a 'stick in the mid' when it comes to change. Not too excited about this. Maybe this will give me more time for my other duties in the morning now, 'cause it appears I may be spending less time in the new environment here.
Just my two cents worth.
God Bless,
Papa Joe