http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:Observer31&section=today deviantART RSS for by:Observer31 en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:27:07 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/27714659/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/27714659/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:52:30 PDT
For years, I've used photoshop 7.0 as my image editor... but recently it conked out on me. Not working, kaput. So I obtained a copy of photosohop 8.0 (ie CS... I don't think my PC can run CS 4).

And it's similar to 7.0 enough that it's easy to use, but there are new features... including the shadow/highlight tool.

Yes, I've been living in the dark (ha) ages without that feature. It's really neat what it allows me to do - I can improve the contrast of my photos while looking less "harsh" - and latex photography is all about contrast. But now I have a dilemma...

One is the temptation to go re-do all my photos, or at least the black and white ones. It really would improve them. BUT... that's a lot of work, and maybe I should spend that time creating new material - OR at least going through some never processed files (I have tons of material just sitting there).

Second, sometimes doing things "not the best way" has benefits. I'm going to post in a few minutes a comparison to illustrate. By doing thing the "not so good way" to increase the contrast and highlight on the latex, I risk "blasting away" the background. But sometimes that's good! I want you, the viewer, to pay attention to the model, NOT the dinky background.

soo... comments and suggestions (here on the image) are welcomed

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/24206917/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/24206917/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:03:46 PDT
Sorry I haven't posted much images lately, there hasn't been much time to photoshoot. I've recently moved (it's gone quite well )and as you folks know, it's quite time consuming. Even more so when you move in with someone

While this has been happening, I have managed to get my hands on a second-hand Canon EOS 350D (aka the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT). I've only done a single shot with it so far - most of a test run than a real shot, and unfortunately a number of photos were kinda botched because my unfamiliarity with the camera

But hopefully I will post more photos soon

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/21192727/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/21192727/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:12:36 PDT
I like to think that although I am not a great photographer, and perhaps not even a good one, I do manage to take some good shots from time to time. (It's easier with the right subject ).

I have been finding more and more that I am hindered by the limits of my camera - a very humble point and shoot type. A lot of it has to do with lighting. If use my flash, the mood of the photo is often ruined, the subtle reflections on the latex are washed out ect. But if I don't, the image is grainy, blurry or too dark.

A number of my friends have been pointing out that an SLR, with a superior sensor, better choice of lenses and flash etc, will solve many of my problems. Yet... it's more complicated to use, bulky and quite expensive. Easily 2 catsuits expensive! So I don't want to take the decision lightly.

Are my photography efforts serious enough to warrant this?

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/19507449/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/19507449/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:54:30 PDT
It's barely worth browsing lately, it takes so long for pages to load! It seems to be related to the new layout. This is seriously hindering my DA experience, and I hope it is fixed soon...

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/18635383/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/18635383/ Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:51:32 PDT
Things are going well, as you folks can see I've been taking new photos and feeling inspired for a lot more. When they are taken, I will share them (of course). While it's almost sometimes overwhelming, I am tremendously happy and hopeful for the future I think I found FAR more than a "mere" muse...

Observer

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/17564038/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/17564038/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:27:46 PDT
We in Ottawa have been battered by a fierce winter. Not that cold, but over 400 cm (that's over 13 feet) of snow. I guess it inspired me to take a lot of photos, photos that I will keep showing for a while - I think a few are pretty darn good actually

But Observer! some of you say, what about the kink! What about latex and pretty girls?

Well, that's going to have to wait a bit unfortunately. But have no fear... I have a new muse that, if she proves willing (hey honey ) and if I prove competent with the camera, will wow you away in a few months

cheers,

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/16889136/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/16889136/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:34:37 PST
The FAQ nor the help chat were able to assist me, so perhaps one of you faithful readers will!

I've recently noticed that I can't add any more favourites. I have a theory that it may be because I have too many (9 pages at 24 each) - I know it's a fair bit, but I've been here a while I guess, and quite a few pieces have caught my eye.

Am I right, or is this some sort of strange glitch?

Thanks!

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/16333132/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/16333132/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:54:07 PST
Well it's grand time I update this. It's also time I load more images I guess - I'll try! Things are looking up - I've just received a very interesting offer that's too good to pass up, so more fetish images soon. On the more "normal" (ha) side I took a lot of photos in 2007 that I haven't even sorted yet, maybe I'll find a few gems in there.

cheers and happy new year everyone,

Observer

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/12878262/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/12878262/ Mon, 07 May 2007 16:16:18 PDT
It seems that an image of mine is a finalist in a contest!

[link]

A friend of mine pointed me out to this contest (the dark side of fetish, [link]) and I looked on my hard drive to see if I had any raw images that I could process and enter (it was a bit too last minute to create a new shot). I found one I had overlooked and entered it (I have you now [link]) . I didn't really expect to go anywhere, but it's pretty neat it did .

so erm... go vote for me!

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/11885875/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/11885875/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:03:25 PST
I noticed something quite strange with my latest image (Prague watermill). In a span of less than 10 minutes, I got 3 faves and 3 comments... then nothing.

What happened? I am guessing that this represent the period of time my picture was present on the main page as a "new" one. This is good because it means that when people do see the image, they do react to it (positively). On the other hand, it means that well, almost no one drops by and my normal "regular" traffic is paltry at best. I'm not 100% sure why - maybe my mixture of architecture and fetish isn't everyone's cup of tea

]]> ~Observer31 http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/11511959/ http://Observer31.deviantart.com/journal/11511959/ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:27:45 PST
Ahem

Unfortunately, no good fetish pictures taken recently. Perhaps the missus is a bit shy . I recently appeared in Marquis (if you ask, I might even say which issue) but I won't post it here - I guess I'm shy. It's a tiny photo anyway!

]]> ~Observer31