For the service of telling UPS that I'm not in today and so they can save a whole bunch of time and money by not failing to deliver a package they want to charge me $5? This is UPS My Choice.
Here's a different take on the timelapse I posted yesterday (Jupiter from Casini Ranch):
For this version each frame is built from the cumulative maximum pixel value for all the previous frames. So it's like a long exposure with nice star trails (and Jupiter, and at various points a couple of satellites and a plane).
(Published to the Fediverse as: Star Trails #timelapse #video #stars #jupiter Time lapse of star trails above Casini Range Family Campground in Sonoma County, California. )
Limantour beach in Point Reyes, created from the average of hundreds of photos.
The photograph titled "Average Beach" captures the serene, quiet expanse of a sandy shoreline meeting the gentle embrace of a calm sea. The image is imbued with a soft, muted palette of sandy browns and pale blues, invoking a sense of peace and tranquility. In the background, a distant silhouette of low hills rests beneath a sky that appears softly blanketed in gentle clouds. The forefront of the image, dominated by the texture of fine, undisturbed sand, evokes a feeling of solitude, perhaps urging the beholder to walk along the shore in contemplative silence. The horizon subtly divides the sea and sky, creating a harmonious balance between both the physical and the ethereal.
The composition adheres to minimalist principles, emphasizing simplicity and tranquility. The low-angle perspective foregrounds the beach, inviting viewers to step into the scene. The long exposure technique smooths the water, lending it a dreamlike quality and contrasting starkly against the more detailed texture of the sand, an artistic choice that heightens the image's ethereal nature. One might note a lack of vibrant color or dynamic elements, which may appear monotonous to some. However, this simplicity can also be seen as a strength, distilling the scene to its essential tranquil elements. While some might crave more dramatic lighting or color contrasts, the understated, calming essence of "Average Beach" is its own quiet triumph.
(Published to the Fediverse as: Average Beach #photo #average #beach #pointreyes Photo of Limantour beach in Point Reyes, an average of hundreds of photos. )
A short 4K UHD timelapse featuring Jupiter rising over the Russian River:
Shot from Casini Ranch near Duncan Mills, California. It's a shame it's not Saturn and Cassini Ranch.
(Published to the Fediverse as: Jupiter from Casini Ranch #timelapse #video #4k #jupiter #stars Time lapse of Jupiter rising over Casini Ranch Family Campground in Sonoma, California. )
Catfood Earth 3.43 updates the timezone database to 2018e. The big change is that North Korea is moving back to UTC +09 today (May 5, 2018). The time zones layer in Catfood Earth shows the current time in each zone at the top of your screen and color codes each country and region. You can also display a list of specific places (either an included list of major cities or your own custom locations).
Catfood Earth is dynamic desktop wallpaper for Windows that includes day and night time satellite imagery, the terminator between daytime and nighttime, global cloud cover, time zones, political borders, places, earthquakes, volcanoes and weather radar. You can choose which layers to display an how often the wallpaper updates.
910 days ago I vented my frustration at Windows 10 notifications.
Well someone in Redmond must be listening. They 'fixed' it.
The problem was that dismissing a notification did not actually get rid of it. Clicking the little x in the corner just sent it to the Action Center where you could enjoy reading it and dismissing it again.
Like some kind of cargo cult Toyota, Microsoft asked the one why, and changed the little x to an arrow. Now it's more obvious that you're just shuffling the notification around the desktop. Ticket closed. But I still have to handle every fucking notification twice.
Which makes the announcement of the April 2018 Update especially ironic:
"With this update, available as a free download today, you get new experiences that help minimize distractions and make the most of every moment by saving you time. Our hope is that you’ll have more time to do what matters most to you whether that’s to create, play, work, or simply do what you love."
I'm guessing they're all on Macs?
(Published to the Fediverse as: I just want to get rid of Windows 10 Notifications with one click #etc #microsoft #windows Like a cargo cult Toyota, Microsoft asks the one why and changes the notification dismiss icon to an arrow. )
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Decent ending to the trilogy but I forgot how much I hate the recipes.
Not only does it know when you're home but the Nest Learning Thermostat also knows when you're nearby. Here's how it works.
You crank up the heat to 70 and walk away. Nest then immediately returns to 62 degrees.
Thinking there must be something screwy with the algorithm you turn it back up to 70. Nest knows that it's in trouble so it displays a comforting message like 'Heat set until 10pm', waits for you to leave and then sets the temperature back to 62 degrees.
Giving up on the learning part you use the app to manually program it to keep the heat on. Nest now uses its WiFi connection to phone the gas company and disconnect your service.
(Published to the Fediverse as: How does the Nest Learning Thermostat work? #etc #nest #google How nest learns to evade your puny attempts to switch the heating on by disobeying orders and eventually terminating your gas service. )
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Photos from the San Francisco Botanical Garden: a blue heron in a tree, a catfish in the pond, and one of many striking trees.
The photograph titled "San Francisco Botanical Garden" captures a serene moment in nature, showcasing a heron perched gracefully atop a coniferous tree. The bird, with its slender beak and elegant plumage, is poised against a vast expanse of azure sky. The upper branches of the tree frame the heron with a delicate lattice of needles and twigs, creating a natural harmony between the creature and its environment. The bright, clear lighting bathes the scene, enhancing the vivid colors of the sky and the rich, textured greenery of the tree, imparting a sense of tranquility and grace.
The composition utilizes the rule of thirds subtly, placing the heron slightly off-center, which guides the viewer's gaze naturally throughout the photograph. The stark contrast between the deep blue sky and the lush green of the tree serves to highlight the heron, making it the focal point. This framing choice effectively captures the essence of solitude and majesty. However, the image might benefit from a hint of additional context or surrounding elements within the garden to enrich the narrative quality. Overall, the photograph beautifully balances simplicity and elegance, offering a glimpse into the quiet splendor of nature.
(Published to the Fediverse as: San Francisco Botanical Garden #photo #sanfrancisco #heron #trees #catfish A blue heron, a catfish, and a tree photographed at the San Francisco Botanical Garden in California. )
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