I LOVE this song! Haven’t heard it for decades. It’s shameful that today’s “Christian” radio won’t play the many past greats.
Let me show you a freeway
That goes on and on and on to the Son
Headlights on the highway
That is what I want to be
Headlights on the highway
Just to help you see
Nick Carver shines here — and only 17 minutes!
Related:
Nick Carver taking this ‘Desert Train Hopper’ shot: Photography On Location: Desert Trains
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I’m telling the truth, friends…TWO PRINTS. And you know what’s even better? One of them is a pigment print on Hahnemühle photo rag paper while the other is a c-type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl Paper. So we’re going to look at how these bad boys compare. Two different printing technologies, two different papers, one 6×17 negative on Kodak Portra 160 film. Let’s dive into it.
Continue reading “Nick Carver: Making a Fine Art Photography Print – ‘Desert Train Hopper’”
Sitting longer than about 2 minutes in a French press didn’t extract more caffeine, surprisingly.
Dark roast had higher caffeine per ounce, but not a huge difference.
Instant coffee had less caffeine than expected.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:53 How the analyser works
2:39 Test 1 Filter vs. Espresso
3:59 Test 2 Cumulative Extraction
7:53 Test 3 Contact / Steep Time
9:17 Test 4 Instant Coffee
13:28 Test 5 Light vs Dark roast
16:42 A Note On Caffeine Variance in Different Coffees
18:09 Wrap Up
I find image #10 to be a great example of what starts out looking like just a ho-hum 4×5 image, but then it’s transformed into a gorgeous pano, in this case in a 2.2:1 ratio.
True, the original starts out in RAW, which is duller than how it looked in the real world. Adding in the appropriate saturation, contrast, etc. made a difference, and he did give the sky an extra boost. But to me, what makes the image work so well is how Adam Gibbs cropped it.
I love the result, and especially how the original capture just didn’t look that appealing. What a difference creative cropping to the appropriate format can make!
The video should start on Image #10
🔘 Tenth Photograph: 22:27
Continue reading “Adam Gibbs Image #10 — How cropping can transform an image!”
Stunning! God’s universe — our tiny part: 200 billion stars in our own Milky Way galaxy (our sun is an average sized star)!
Imagine: there are at least 200 billion galaxies, averaging 100 billion stars each. We’re still finding more as our orbiting telescopes get more powerful!
“It all happened by chance from nothing, by no Designer?” Yeah, sure. God’s universe is AMAZING!!!
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The Wairarapa on the North Island of New Zealand, is set to become the largest dark sky reserve in the world. I’ve been photographing the night sky in the Wairarapa for over a decade now, and this is a collection of my favorite moments under those starry skies.
Continue reading “‘Wairarapa Nights’ — Milky Way galaxy timelapse compilation!”
Rick Beato talks about this fantastic performance, not easy to do without accompaniment here: Rick Beato: Why ‘Wichita Lineman’ is one of the greatest songs ever!
Watch Glenn Campbell’s solo performance on YouTube (should start at 8:36) Continue reading “Glenn Campbell plays ‘Wichita Lineman’ w/o accompaniment incl. guitar solos on ‘Craig Kilborn’”
My favorite video that Panasonic produced which shows how useful, creative and fun the multi-aspect ratio sensor is on this camera. I fell in love with this feature while using it during most of my final days working at NWA/Delta cargo, from 2010-2012.
Currently, Panasonic’s only still camera in production using the multi-aspect ratio sensor is the LX100 II, which is much bigger, but has stellar image quality because of its all-glass lens and large, micro four thirds sensor.
Their GH5S also has a multi-aspect ratio sensor, but is designed for video mainly, as it only has 10 MP and no IBIS (in-body image stabilization). [a review]
Great review of the camera I used during most of my final days working at NWA/Delta cargo, from 2010-2012. Sometime in 2012, Sony’s RX100 replaced it, because the image quality was much better in low light especially with the 20 MP 1 inch sensor.
With this camera, I fell in love with the multi-aspect ratio sensor, which sadly, is almost extinct now.
I’ve been enjoying these zero drop and wide width shoes, but may have a thicker sole: Altra
Originally posted at ONEcanhappen in 2012.
“Is it true today that when people stand
With the fire of God and the truth in hand
We’ll see miracles, we’ll see angels sing
We’ll see broken hearts making history
Yes it’s true and I believe it
I’m living for you
“I’m gonna be a History Maker in this land
I’m gonna be a speaker of truth to all mankind
I’m gonna stand, I’m gonna run
Into your arms, into your arms again
Continue reading “Let’s be HISTORY MAKERS! — ‘ONE’ Will Happen — To BE FREE!!!!!!!”
There was a man who walked on water
He came to set the people free
He was the ultimate example
Of what love can truly be
‘Cause His love was His life
And He gave it away
You gotta give it away
As we live
Moving side by side
May we learn to give
(May, may we learn to give)
Learn to sacrifice
You gotta give it away
Our galaxy,, the Milky Way, containing about 400 billion stars is both spinning and moving. It’s spinning at a little over 450,000 mph. And is moving through the universe even faster at 1,300,000 mph!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RildTlzFJ8g
I forgot how wonderful this entire album is.
Trace is like a Christian Pat Benatar. AMAZING voice & from-the-heart, deeply spiritual!
Entire album will play in order
Continue reading “Trace Balin – Champions (1988) – Entire, Powerful Album!”
Listen to the whole album here – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
There’s a place in my heart
Reserved for You
Where I hear Your still small voice
Whisper words of truth
Every hour, every day
I know You’re there
Gently calling me to come
To that place of prayer
Only for You I want to live
Willing to serve, ready to give
All that I am, all that I do
Lord, may it be only for You
There are times when I fail
To do Your will
Falling short of Your desire
Plans left unfulfilled
But I know even then
Your love remains
There to bring me back again
To Your arms of grace
‘Cause only for You I want to live
Willing to serve, ready to give
All that I am, all that I do
Lord, may it be only for You
Only for You I want to live
Willing to serve, ready to give
All that I am, all that I do
Lord, may it be only for You
Lord, may it be only for You
Lord, may it be only for You
Use me, Jesus
Use me, Father
‘Cause You know I’m Yours
(All Yours)
And my hands are Yours
(All Yours)
And my time is Yours
(All Yours)
To use for Your will
I will not walk in hate
I’ll walk away from rejection
I will not walk in fear
’Cause fear is the opposite of perfection
I will walk in the Spirit
Walk in the Spirit
I’ll dwell on the things
That walking there brings
I will walk in the Spirit
God is building an army
Mighty warriors strong and true
Marching boldly to battle
Hear His voice and quickly do
And the land that Satan stole away
We’re coming back to take today
So let us join in one accord
Fight the battle, win the war
We are an army
We’re marching hand in hand
We’re taking back the land
That Satan stole
We are an army
We’re marching hand in hand
Together we will stand
For our Lord
From a concert at Lakewood Church, Houston in about 1991
This is in no way support for the New Age movement.
Deep and sonically rich!
The bass is going for it too, starting at 3:23!
Continue reading “All India Radio – ‘The New Age’ (preview of new song 2022!)”
‘The Pretender” repeats for an hour — pray along
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Powerful motivational song to stand up to the liars; though, Dave Grohl seems to have swallowed some of their lies; is being used to help promote the deep state’s tyranny.
“The Pretender” reveals the activities of people in authority who in a bid to stay in power use all forms of lies and pretense to control the beliefs and emotions of citizens. The speaker explains that these Pretenders, due to their thirst for power make sure that they keep their followers in the dark so they can continually control them.
As the narrator reveals the destruction these bad people cause by keeping most people stuck, he distinguishes himself by stating that he will no longer be controlled by them. In the chorus, the writer further presents himself as a person who is willing to speak against them, expose them and fight for change while doing what is right. Despite the fact that these pretenders in authority may have not faced any opposition for a long time, he is ready to challenge them. And in doing so, he will reveal their deceptive secrets and start a revolution which will open the eyes of the majority. (source)
‘Higher’ on repeat
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Ambient dreamscape banjo and lap steel?!! Surprisingly succeeds!
Mark Peters: guitar, bass, piano, banjo, lap steel, synthesizer, ukulele, harmonica, percussion.
LISTEN HERE
Hard not to cry during some of this. Karen’s pristinely pure voice, the harmonies, and dying so young.
Would people even be interested in music like this today? There was wholesomeness back then: white instead of dark.
Amazing history here: What Is The Carpenters Greatest Song?
I TOTALLY agree with what Rick says here. I heard a song on the radio a few days ago, and immediately knew it was Jeff Beck on guitar. Rick is a master at explaining the technical, but doesn’t talk about the heart, where this comes from, and then the technical makes it possible.
Beck is now 78. And I don’t know what’s going on with his heart spiritually, but what comes out of him is often amazing.
How in the world do people actually claim that any of us just happened by chance, created by no one?
Start at minute-2:45, if you’re pressed for time.
Tears for Fears did a major concert tour this year with both Curt and Roland at age-60. I’ve always loved this song.
Full concert here: Tears for Fears Live 2022 Full Show May 25 ⬘ Sugar Land, TX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxxLWpB7AnU
Continue reading “Tears for Fears Live 2022 Shout May 25 ⬘ Sugarland, TX”