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about javajoe
Need to contact me? Just send an email to javajoesPictureoftheDay@gmail.com!
Smile a lot -- it makes people wonder what you're up to! I grew up in the middle of nowhere, and that will always be my home. Now I'm into computer technologies -- it drives me crazy sometimes, but I love it.
Since joining GOLO, I've decided to start a Picture of the Day blog. Each day, I'll try my best to post a photo from my personal collection. While I'm at it, I'll ask a few questions or make a few comments to get your brains working and the conversation started. Everybody has a story to share -- feel free to share yours!
- javajoe's Picture of the Day archives.
- Here, you'll find all of my Picture of the Day posts from the past. Even if the day has already passed, stop in and share your comments - I'd love to hear them.
- javajoe's Picture of the Day Group
- Join the group to keep up with my daily blog post. Sometimes I post at 1-2AM, and by the time many of you login, my blog has disappeared from the GOLO homepage. So join the group, and easily find the link directly to my blog each day after I post!
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favorite music: anything that is easily understandable. songs with gaps after every word after being censored? no thanks...
favorite movies: oldies but goodies, classics - in other words, maybe 1-2 movies that come out each year nowadays
favorite hobbies: photography, computers, googling, keeping up with the news
favorite tv shows: the news, almost any comedy, lost
favorite restaurants: my kitchen - there's always something available and ready to eat, no gas mileage involved
favorite web sites: www.wral.com of course
favorite vacation spots: anywhere with a load of stuff to photograph
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August 6, 2008 7:55 a.m.
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August 6, 2008 8:11 a.m.
Stella
August 6, 2008 11:54 a.m.
I just wish I could wrap my brain around WHY they do it in the first place.
It's not like Barbies are expensive.
LOL
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August 7, 2008 10:16 a.m.
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August 7, 2008 4:47 p.m.
Have you met Willow? She is into photgraphy, too. You two might enjoy talking shop.
I am not trained in art - I just react to a picture. Honestly, I think you should blog the pics that move you, and see if they move other people. Get feedback to help your art.
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August 7, 2008 5:33 p.m.
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GOLO member since December 11, 2007
August 7, 2008 6:50 p.m.
Just stumbled onto your image galleries, and your shots are wonderful. I clicked the "Friend" button... wanna keep up when you post new pictures! How selfish is that? : )
Do you mind telling me what camera(s) you use? I will eventually get a new digital (SLR this time), and am starting to look around.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Terri
GOLO member since September 20, 2007
August 8, 2008 5:37 a.m.
Java - I hear that all of the time from folks. It goes something like 'Photoshop is too complex (or too hard.)'
It's not, really. Thing is, most folks have never been shown about three or four things that make the program accessible. Once you catch those (exposure adjustment, proper sharpening, layers and masking) you'll really start to use the program like a pro.
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August 9, 2008 9:54 a.m.
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August 10, 2008 8:15 a.m.
My brother ate crayons when we were little. Man that made me so angry.
My mom said he had the most colorful poo, though. LOL
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August 12, 2008 7:13 p.m.
I had to go check to see if your picture of the day was one of mine. I have several shots of the lighthouse w/o anyone in front, where it's the main shot, but I didn't upload those into my photo gallery. As for 'stealing ideas' ... isn't that what we're all here for? To SHARE ideas (not steal, silly). Anyway, I think it's great that you chose that photo at this time.
I like your pic of the day idea. Do you select from just your photos or do you choose from others people have uploaded? It's a great idea! I love looking at the pics and reading the blogs/comments!
GOLO member since July 18, 2007
August 13, 2008 8:47 a.m.
Just joined your group - thanks for the heads up on that. I thought I'd seen all your pics but found out I'd missed a couple. I love your photography - you make me feel "so there!"
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
August 14, 2008 11:26 p.m.
I was trying to wait up for your Friday photo but can't hang any longer. Will catch it in the am!
GOLO member since July 8, 2007
August 15, 2008 1:03 a.m.
Thanks for the pics!!
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
August 15, 2008 1:57 a.m.
Re the Washington Zoo: I was a Girl Scout leader in Garner back in the mid-70's - had 2 troops at the time. We raised enough money over a couple of years to take 30 girls and 10 adult women to Washington, DC for a week, by bus. The Zoo was one of our stops while there & it was a wonderful visit. Places like the zoo are so educational & yet gives young teens a chance to be outside & active & enjoying life, rather than cooped up inside & having to behave more (maybe!)!
Perhaps you'll get a chance to go to the DC zoo sometime soon.
Somehow this post just now reminds me of the story where the tiger was killed after mauling a male teen who'd been taunting the tiger. Stories like that break my heart.
August 15, 2008 7:29 a.m.
Have a great day, JJ!
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August 16, 2008 12:37 a.m.
I actually took a picture of the gorilla right in front of me, looking at me, but you can't see thru the flash's glare in the window.
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August 16, 2008 7:23 p.m.
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August 17, 2008 3:07 a.m.
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August 17, 2008 3:13 a.m.
Finances are purty tight, so I don't get out to many places. Cats are my only company, besides GOLO. (Boy, I'm starting to sound pathetic!) I would get tons more shots but they won't let us bring cameras to work - 'trade secrets.'
You should see the shots I got of my Christmas tree, though. Mostly close-ups. Kinda Hallmark Card stuff. They're hard to get cause I don't like the flash and I don't have a tripod - bad combination!
You must have a huge picture gallery! I feel like mine are taking up too many spots on my hard drive. Some here, others there, can't really control them. I bet you got a system that's great!
GOLO member since April 10, 2008
August 17, 2008 3:29 a.m.
I grew up in a camera family. My dad fixed them for a job, and did it at home on the side. People would give him old ones when they got newer ones. Mom was in the news business. We had all the Life Magazine specials on cropping, editting, stuff like that, but we didn't do the developing thing very often.
If you've never seen anyone take a shutter apart, it's amazing! All the little parts, so carefully laid out. Meticulous work, genius engineering...
GOLO member since April 10, 2008
August 17, 2008 3:39 a.m.
I would like to make a suggestion...
When you blog your pictures of the day, maybe you could do them from your group?
It would give instant attention to your group then.
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August 17, 2008 7:08 a.m.
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August 18, 2008 4:25 a.m.
It's important. Thanks!
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September 4, 2008 8:32 p.m.
Great picture though, they are very fast and tough to get a good picture of them. Great job!
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
September 5, 2008 5:26 a.m.
Take care.
Aw, shucks -- {{{ extra hug! }}} Bye, now...
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