"Please be careful not to update while in riding on vehicles, such as trains, or in environments where 2.4 GHz band radio waves such as Wi-Fi, microwave ovens, cordless phones and many other radio waves are intermingled."
It looks like I need to travel to the United States National Radio Quiet Zone in West Virginia to update the firmware in my headphones, and I don't think that's on the cards for several months so I hope the update isn't important.
Nice touch that they gave an example of a vehicle though, that really helps.
(Published to the Fediverse as:
Firmware #etc#sony What is the worst thing that could happen if you updated your headphone firmware on a train? Possibly Sony should invest in checksums.)
A short two mile out and back from the Battery Spencer parking area on Conzelman Road to Kirby Cove.
The Marin Headlands have had a bit of a traffic management change recently so you need to go through the tunnel to get in and Conzelman Road is now one way back to highway 101. The advantage is that there is way more parking then there used to be. I think I've only ever managed to park near Battery Spencer once in 20 years.
The walk is my least favorite profile, downhill to start and uphill on the way back and also not a loop. It's worth it though because it's short and Kirby Cove beach is quiet and has wonderful views of San Francisco through the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also visit Battery Wagner and Battery Kirby on the way back up.
(Published to the Fediverse as:
Kirby Cove #hike#sanfrancisco#ggb#map Two mile hike to Kirby Cove Beach in the Marin Headlands with outstanding views of San Francisco through the Golden Gate Bridge.)
By Robert Ellison. Updated on Saturday, February 19, 2022.
An abstract timelapse of the California coast.
The sequences were shot over about six hours using a Sony RX100V, f5.6, 1 second exposure, ND3 filter and ISO 80 to around 250 depending on the light. Most of the frames are from the Marin headlands, one sequence is from Sutro Baths in San Francisco.
Post production used Lightroom and LRTimelapse. I skipped LRTimelapse rendering and wrote a custom application to mirror the frames (for this video mirroring is left/right top/bottom and for one sequence both). I then used ffmpeg to render each mirrored sequence and Premiere Elements to edit them together. Finally I added music with Filmstro.
If anyone is interested in the mirroring application post a comment below and I'll tidy it up a bit and release it.
This timelapse is absolutely inspired by the main title sequence for Bosch on Amazon Video.
(Published to the Fediverse as:
Coastal #timelapse#video Abstract timelapse of the California coast (mostly the Marin Headlands). Shot on Sony RX100V, post production in Lightroom, LTTimelapse, Premiere Elements, Filmstro and a custom frame mirroring application.)
(Published to the Fediverse as:
More Bangalore #timelapse#video#bangalore#india Time lapse of Bangalore, India. Featuring Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, the KR Flower Market, Cubbon Park and more.)
The photograph titled "EAT" captures a mesmerizing mosaic of small, repetitive fan designs, with a central focus on the word "EAT" spelled out against a backdrop of green and gray. Each letter appears to be formed meticulously with distinct fan units, their blades casting subtle shadows that add depth and texture to the composition. The interlocking blades create a rhythm across the frame, imbuing the image with a sense of mechanical harmony. The green hue of the background melds with the cooler gray tones of the letters, creating a visually pleasing contrast that draws the observer’s gaze towards the word, invoking curiosity and perhaps a touch of humor.
Artistically, the photograph employs a minimalist yet industrial style, relying on the repetition of shapes and the contrast between colors to communicate its message. The symmetrical alignment and consistent spacing follow the rule of thirds, providing a structured and balanced composition. What I admire about this photograph is its clever use of mundane objects—fans—to convey a simple and direct message, transforming ordinary elements into an intriguing visual narrative. However, one might argue that the uniformity across the image could become monotonous after prolonged observation, as the lack of other differing elements might limit the dynamic range of its visual dialogue. Nonetheless, the photograph succeeds in crafting a unique interplay of pattern and typography, elevating an everyday scene into a work of art.
Catfood Earth 4.00 has been released. The new version includes 4K remastered day, night and cloud images as well as the latest timezone database.
It's a month for updates - you can also grab Catfood WebCamSaver 3.20 which includes an updated list of working webcams around the world. WebCamSaver is a Windows screensaver that shows you a feed of open webcams.