Actually, I've been continuing the photo manipulations I did last week. Playing with things like the white and black balances, the gamma (what is that exactly?), and all the other things available. Not pre-set buttons, but actually making minute changes and seeing the results. And the results are often surprising. I mean, change things by one pixel when playing with the black balance, and the full picture can make a radical change (almost like inverting colors in the span of one pixel, but different).
Some of the results are below. Sort of took me back to the mid-60s (oh, sorry--that's like ancient history to some of you). I specifically remember this technique in junior high art classes, without the computer technology. Including the over-saturated, conflicting colors. And without the drugs...
Yeah. This space is still empty...
"...the Other HNT" is full of wonderful people, as usual! Be sure to check them out--they are, after all, your fellow HNTers! And of course, they're NSFW!
In case you missed the post yesterday, this blog turned 5 years old last night! Thanks to everyone who had such nice things to say in the comments! Wish I could say that there was a wild 5th Blogoversary party last night, but I ended up chatting with a couple of people, working on the pictures above, and keeping WWE Smackdown on in the background. Yeah, you're envious. I can tell. But it was a necessary mind-drain. I've got a concert coming up in about 10 days, and that's going to pretty much wipe me out for the next week or so...
In case you didn't hear about it, Taco Bell founder Glen W. Bell Jr. died on Saturday. This comes less than 6 months after the death of Gidget, the Taco Bell Chihuahua. Since fast foods are pretty much off my diet list these days, I would ask that all of you have a 5-layer burrito for me this weekend. Preferably after a night of beer drinking, and at some time after midnight...
I am up and enjoying the pleasures of my bed.
ReplyDeleteIt's a race.....
ReplyDeleteDammit, ASM beat me to being first! LOL...
I'm up, or rather, laying down this week.
Nice effects Os! Happy HNT!
Elle is up at Kink Unleashed!
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Mine is up.
ReplyDeleteHappy HNT :)
xo
Jobthingy is showing off her nighty (it's cute!).
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I'm up, and hoping to extend our nice weather!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again on 5 years! Looking good Os!
XO ~ Scarlett
Love the Warhol effect :)
ReplyDeleteSorry, I can help you out with a bean enchirito from Taco Bell but that would be about my extent..... ;)
I'm up before heading out for VEGAS!!! hehe
xo
I'll make a stop at Taco Bell tomorrow night in your honor. I'll change the order to a Mexican Pizza though. Oh, how I love those.
ReplyDeleteI'm up for HNT.
I'm up too, a group picture from November. Small, but friendly group.
ReplyDeleteWell I'll be on the road for the next 2 weeks and beer and Taco Hell is always on the menu! and hey peddle ja-lap-e-nos there too so thats a bonus.
ReplyDeleteI'm still willing to help out with the MG thing just let me know.
Mines up with Strokin.
I'm up!
ReplyDeleteLove the Warhol look :)
~Emmy
Happy HNT y'all! I'm up and quite cozy too! xo!
ReplyDeleteCool effects, O! Very Warholesque!
ReplyDeleteI am up
xo~Sadie
I am up. If you wanna wonder by my place.
ReplyDeletep.s. - taco bell = my favorite naughty pleasure in food.
Been off for a few weeks, but I'm back with click-through. Many thanks to my love for the wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteI had a 5 layer burrito tonight!! Sorry you are under the weather. Hope you get better soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm up!!
Hey Os its me Jan Davies, I am back on Blogger! just thought I would let 'cha know... nothing to exciting yet, but I have some work to do!
ReplyDeleteHugs ole' blogging bud!
Five years ago today, a Thursday no less, I made my first anonymous post on my new blog.
ReplyDeleteSo I've posted a video of myself talking about the last five years and why I'm tired of being anonymous.
Since it's a Warholian theme this week I wonder if making a video about my face will make me famous for 15 minutes. :-)
Happy HNT, Osbasso,
figleaf
www.realadultsex.com
Cool pics, Os!
ReplyDeleteI am up.
peace...
Oh Os.... loved the Warhol era and you have done a fine job here!!
ReplyDeleteI am up and sweatering.... xx
os, i'm glad i've found a kindred spirit when it comes to the Taco Bell Man, i did a blog post on him and my eternal sadness over the loss. fast-food-junkie shut-ins (like me) the world over are in mourning...
ReplyDeletei'm up
Hey now happy HNT! I hope you get over your cold quickly.
ReplyDeleteMy post is up.
I am up! LOL... my return to HNT!!!
ReplyDeleteHalf-Nekkid Thursday
ReplyDeletePls join me up!
http://2heartsarebeatingtogether.blogspot.com/
Congrats on five years!
ReplyDeleteI'm up, and on a railway platform: Mind the Gap HNT.
xx Dee
ReplyDeleteBlah. I'm up.
Hey! I'm in Nashville now and feeling great!
ReplyDeleteWant to see what I'm up to in my hotel?
I'm up!
Mines color free this week but rather artyand perhaps a wee bit mind boggling. Enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteIf I was within 3000 miles of a freakin' Taco Bell, I would TOTALLY hit that for you. :/ Aside from my family, it's one of my most missed things about the States.
ReplyDeleteAnywho. Up!
Very cool effect!
ReplyDeleteI'm up...
Belated Bloggiversary Greetings! xx
ReplyDeleteNow we'll never be able to forget each other's Bloggiversaries since Im now up at my new domain. HHNT x
I am, however, going to have to get used to changing my blogging addie when I comment... Or switch gmail off when Im doing the rounds...
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Africa.
ReplyDeleteJust gathered to start my own blog and post my first HNT photo
My parents bought/made me a picture like that for my 16th birthday, I've still got it but it doesn't look like me anymore. And you don't look very happy in that picture Os!
ReplyDeleteI'm up, showing two sides of me this week!
xxxx
My first HNT for this year and in a while too. Looking forward to checking out everyone else's too!
ReplyDeleteEm.xx
Mark's turn this time.
ReplyDeleteFooled Around and Fell in Love is up!
We're up at Married in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteHappy HNT everyone.
P.S. Congratulations on reaching five years. We'll be celebrating our five year anniversary next month.
Playing with photos is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm up. :)
I'm up. Congrats on 5 years! HHNT.
ReplyDeleteFive years wow that's great!!
ReplyDeleteMy HNT for the week: http://kallieegrace.blogspot.com/2010/01/hnt-5.html
Love the Warhol-esque image. And happy blog-birthday. I'm up, too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't posted much this week as I'm enjoying DPR's company too much, but she managed to take some pretty amazing shots that will carry me through until we see each other again. So...I'm up!
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And, happy blogoversary!!! Don't know where we'd be without you, Os! :)
Happy Blogoverary!
ReplyDeleteI'm up and pictures are well fiddled with just trying something new...
HHNT!
always,
B.
http://fantasiesofanunofficialconcubine.blogspot.com/
I'm up. In more ways than one.
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Very groovy pics! I like the scroll over effect on the first one. I'm up and I hope you feel better soon. P.S. I think I will splurge and have that burrito for you- I mean I can cheat if it is to help someone else out. :)
ReplyDeleteMorning, all!
ReplyDeleteCool pic, Os, and congrats on the blogoversary!
We're up (or frances is anyway). Happy HNT!
xo
-d.
I like the Warhol look. Hope you feel better, soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm up :)
I'm up. Well, sort of...
ReplyDeleteGreat effects on you pics the first is my fav.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes I will be enjoying a mid-night Taco Hell run in memory Glen W. Bell.
Hope you get to feeling well soon.
And I've got my HNT up.
kisses
frenchies
I <3 Taco Bell! Yum!
ReplyDeleteCool pics hun. I really hope you feel better. I played this week. I remembered! Yay!
I'm up again too!
ReplyDeleteThe effects are cool but you look tired.
ReplyDeleteHappy HNT!
We're up.
ReplyDeleteI'm up too! In fact, way up :)
ReplyDeletehttp://tendingthefire.blogspot.com/2010/01/hnt-taking-matters-in-hand.html
Some funks last longer than others, and that's ok cause we aren't giving you a time limit.
ReplyDeleteRest up, take care of yourself, cause otherwise work is going to be pretty tough. Drink plenty of fluids, and don't sniffle!
I'm up for this week.
I'm up up and away! HHNT to y'all!
ReplyDeleteMine is up.....finally!
ReplyDeleteMine is up.....finally!
ReplyDeleteI'm late as usual, but up!
ReplyDeletehttp://piecesofjade.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/hnt-moody-marks/
HAPPY 5TH, HNT!
ReplyDeleteI'm up!
http://longdpet.blogspot.com
http://www.butchtastic.net/?p=2730
ReplyDeleteFrom my recent visit with Roxy
I'm up and wearing opals!
ReplyDeleteWe're up.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 5th Anniversary Os!
ReplyDeleteWinter hit the desert this week - no snow, but lots and lots of rain.
http://cum2oasis.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-hnt.html
This week...my makeover revealed!
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mid 60's? i wasnt even a glimmer in my parents eye LOL
ReplyDeletegreat messin with the pics.
and sorry i wont enjoy taco hell for you.. that stuff is just nasty. but if i drive by the one i know of around here ill think of you. deal?
feel better!
Happy belated blogoversary!
ReplyDeleteMy HNT is up: http://www.coypink.com/2010/01/21/hnt-black-and-blue/
I'm up with "My Box," dedicated to a certain special someone.
ReplyDeleteWe're back :) or at least SImon is!
ReplyDeletehttp://bedroom-closet.com/2010/01/21/blue-light-special-hnt/
I love the Warhol effect - very cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm up.
i *did* manage to get a pic posted for hnt (a little late, but it's there) and also did a toy reviw. woot woot!
ReplyDeletehope to see some fresh MG's soon. I'm sure you'll get some lovely pics soon. Hope that cold is finally gone...hey! did you give it to me? *stamps foot*
Hi Os
ReplyDeleteI love your Warhol-istic pics!
I'm up: http://hislittleone.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/half-nekkid-thursday-6/
xoxo ~Andromeda~
Congrats on your five year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteMy HNT is not Warholian, but here it is: http://www.tastytrixie.com/accomplishments/hnt-bush-pic/
Happy blog birthday! I am up but telling you too late as usual..
ReplyDeleteLove the colour effects!
First HNT in WEEKS! Not too exciting, but kinda steamy ;) http://bedroom-closet.com/2010/01/21/hot-and-steamy-hnt/
ReplyDeleteAnother round of neat effects!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary and Happy HNT.
I'm up.
I'm up. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm up, although late.
ReplyDeleteHHNT!
and Happy Weekend.
Unfortunately my blogging has been very lacking too. I couldn't quite believe it when I realised I hadn't posted a HNT since October (does that deserve punishment, I do hope so lol)
ReplyDeleteAnyway my HNT video is up.
A belated HHNT to you and your followers
and wishing you a Funfilled Weekend
xxx
I'm up, forgot to announce it yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI like the Warhol-inspired image, but I think the non-mouseover view of the first pic is awesome.
ReplyDeleteIt's flat out really cool, and almost intimidating.
Sam
Love the Warhol-type picture O!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 5 year anniversary on your blog!