Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Can I Reupholster Myself

Shiigi Munenori Shihan - Stage Shinkenshobu-waza

Sabato 6 Marzo 2010 a Genova si è tenuto uno stage di Shinkenshobu-waza (Shinkenshobu = "combattimento reale") tenuta da Shiigi Munenori Shihan, 7°dan Judo, Dai-Shihan di IchiGiDo BuJutsu (un approccio alle arti marziali realizzato dal padre di Shiigi Shihan), Kashima Ryu, Katori Shinto Ryu e Takenouchi Ryu.


Il maestro ha iniziato la lezione con un discorso introduttivo in italiano, dimostrando il suo rispetto per la nostra lingua e la nostra terra, inducendo così anche il meno volenteroso dei partecipanti a impegnarsi al massimo.

The lesson took place in three phases:
- demonstration and practice of fundamental techniques dell'Ichigido bujutsu
- demonstration of the Kime-no-kata in the Kodokan, and variations of old when he was still known as "Shinken-Shobu-no -kata ".
- Demonstration of Katori Shinto ryu techniques with sword, naginata and staff (bo).

Agostino Sensei Lasaracina is projected to Shiigi-shih n

What I personally liked most of the day was the person of the Dai-Shihan available, affable and preparation Technical multifaceted, deep and much more effectiveness of practice-oriented than most martial artists is used to manage - and even more amazing were the physicality and fluidity of this man of 72 years (only nominally, in my opinion!).
The technical aspect that most intrigued me was the fundamental program of Ichigido bujutsu, who was able to encompass both the young jutsuka as the older masters, the sifu's kung-fu and karate, different speech for subsequent demonstrations, certainly more relevant to practitioners, respectively, and Kodokan Judo Koryu Bujutsu (martial arts of Japan). A day
"slow" in many respects - given the large number of people (over 100 practitioners) and variety of proven techniques - which nevertheless has managed to fascinate and interest, mainly due to the polarizing figure Shiigi-shihan.

Following is guide to Augustine Lasaracina sensei.

'This afternoon I met a person I will remember for a long time: Shiigi Munenori Shihan, master of many martial arts but also the historical memory of a very important moment for the Gendai Budo (martial arts "modern" in Japan) - I'm talking about the period during which the Judo was taught as a school of Ju Jitsu or was still close to their roots.
The sensei has been available and wanted to break the language and cultural barriers giving alla lezione un’impostazione meno formale rispetto a quanto è sicuramente abituato a vivere nei confronti della sua persona.

Forse ci sarebbe da dire qualcosa sul livello tecnico dei partecipanti, molte dei quali si sono accreditati come 3°, 4° o 5° dan, ma all’atto pratico si sono dimostrati non sempre abbastanza preparati da effettuare le tecniche fondamentali che andavamo a praticare; è vero che non tutti possedevano un background di Ju Jitsu, e tante persone venivano dalle discipline più svariate, ma è altrettanto vero che si sono visti tecnici in palese imbarazzo.
Indipendentemente da questo aspetto e dalle difficoltà comunicative, Shiigi-Shihan è stato in grado di trasmettere qualcosa each of us.














Monica and her practice uke under the supervision of Shiigi-Shihan.

I find that is not even appropriate to speak of its technical capabilities, it would be least offensive part of my experience was very positive: I had the chance to see a technical program Based Ichigido and its evolution; Shiigi-sensei was not limited to illustrate the techniques, but gave us the basis to set a real learning session that would not be enough to properly investigate a life.
seemed particularly interesting part of the stage which covered the development of kata, where the teacher said the separation from its traditional origins of the Kodokan, then giving us a demonstration of how you brought the techniques of Kime-no-kata in time where 'effectiveness was the priority on the beauty and the ritual execution.



At the end of the day we were given a demonstration of Katori Shinto Ryu I believe very beautiful and superb in some places, the only regret is my lack of knowledge in the field that allowed me to fully appreciate what I have seen '.


Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Megavid Naughty America

long time and filter degrading

A fairly recent experiment I did in one evening at the marina Libeccio Salivoli to Piombino. When they built the marina has formed a beach, actually quite low and even ugly, I did not know because I had never seen before. What's good is that I could place the tripod on the bank of land that lies between the beach and the wall of the marina. I state that a good portion of these shots I always have to rearrange, because they are crooked (the wind moved the easel, so to make it stable is not always the best location was the most straight).
addition to the shots "classics" I also did some photos with long lead times (though not more than 8 seconds) using the neutral density filter degrading. I've already spoken ... what I've seen is that, especially when I superimposed the filters to be able to take more time (it was evening, but there was a lot of light) with the AUTO white balance the picture I took on a reddish which I think was already in the photos with the buildings made with a filter alone.

The effect itself is not sorry, but I would rather find a white balance that would fit more. The correction at the end I made it with Photoshop.
The most natural ", but still very, very blue, I got with the balance set to" Fluorescent "(??)." Glow "becomes far too blue, while" Sunlight "is red, but" lively . Too much red, however, seems to me shot by "Shadow" and "Cloudy", the two balances on which I had driven to the top. The filters, then, although gray, pink tones give this becomes a pairing that proves that sometimes really inappropriate ... a sea may also be original, but with plants in the middle I think the photos would turn into something to trash without mercy.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Orange Alpine 160 Warranty

Still life with macro lenses



This is the retouched version with Photofiltre. I loved the brightness and contrast. This is an amethyst collezine taken by my mother and photographed on the terrace of my with sunlight. The black is a black Fabriano sketchbook, very common. I guess you see the texture. I che riproverò con un cartoncino a grana più sottile.
Quanto all'attrezzatura ho usato con la Nikon D40 un obiettivo 18 - 55 con il supporto di una lente macro +4.
Queste lenti non sono proprio paragonabili agli obiettivi macro che ho visto usati su Flickr. La messa a fuoco è abbastanza difficoltosa sia su Autofocus che su Manuale, ma permettono di avvicinarsi al soggetto molto più di quanto fareste con un il semplice obiettivo.


A occhio direi che tolgono anche luminosità, come forse si può vedere dall'originale. Su fondo nero la pietra doveva essere anche un po' sovraesposta, o comunque spiccare, invece bisogna tenere conto che non sarà mai come col semplice obiettivo :(
The contrast seems to me that has not drawn a great benefit. The depth of field leaves enough to be blessed, so we will have several nice bokeh ... However
lenses cost less than a macro lens, very least, and if you are not sure you want to become a fan of macros, or (like me) prefer to invest in equipment as generic as possible to have fun to experiment with other persons can be a nice thing, provided you have the patience to get red eyes to come and be a sweaty session to learn how to use them.
Note: I did not use a tripod. I think could benefit greatly, however. I intend to stand and actually placed with the other lighting conditions.

post a link to a site on which it is described this type of lenses ... and much more on the macro with the camera ...

macro techniques explained on the website Digital Photography

I think I will concentrate in the ring trying to overthrow the target (opposite the lens)! I am very curious about this technique, although for convenience and also because it was cheap I bought the lens ...

also share what it says on the site focus: I have tried both manual and auto focus that I tormnato a little 'manual in swaying a bit better' with the camera to find the point where it makes it better. With the LCD screen is a treat I guess. With the viewfinder un po' meno... dopo un po' ti ritrovi gli occhi come quelli di una seppia...

Monday, March 1, 2010

Army Ocs Medical Record

Cut out

Un esempio di cut out o colore selettivo che ho fatto. E' una tecnica abbastanza discussa su Flickr, ma se devo essere sincera è una delle mie preferite... forse con i ritratti ecc è la mia preferita, rivaleggia col bianco e nero...

The last drop

Per fare un cut out serve scegliere un particolare (alcuni più d'uno, io non sono un'amante dei troppi particolari colorati)e selezionarlo. Poi si toglie il colore al resto della foto, trasformandola in bianco e nero...

- Con Photoshop si fa presto si seleziona il particolare con lo strumento lazo, quindi da menu Selezione > inversa. So Enhance> hue and saturation> eliminates color

- Photofiltre For the other program I use is the same. The lasso is also there, of various kinds (there is no magnetic, so it's a bit 'more mess).
Then Select> Invert and then Filter> Color> Grayscale.

Fotofiltre I said earlier is a bit 'like Photoshop if a little' easier, but it has many plugins Ganzi, and you still download free from the internet which is no small ...