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Ice cream anyone

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:19:00 +0900

It's the Fourth of July here in America. Other than being the day Americans celebrate our independence, it is also the start to another summer of outdoors activities with family and friends. Of course that includes lots of summertime foods like ice cream! I don't know about the rest of you, but I really enjoy ice cream! By the way, if you want bunnies with your ice cream be sure to check out more great photos of necoco-san from ぱるぱる通信局＠ＮｉｋｏｎＤ３
By Edward on 2008/07/05 10:31

Cat vs. Dog

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:43:00 +0900

Well, just about every other kind of X vs. X question has been ask here at dannychoo.com. Somehow, the most the important question has been overlooked! Which do you prefer, cats or dogs!?! With the looks of these photos suddenly the question is not so clear... Definitely more research is in order. Be sure visit jcat's Cosplayers Photo Studio to better make your decision. For more of necoco checkout necoco.net, these photos at Cosplog@DONburi Room or her page at Cure
By Edward on 2008/07/03 10:55

Airport Sunset

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:35:00 +0900

Battling a nasty headache this evening but I thought I would share a photo taken my honeymoon. This photo was taken from the 37th floor of the ANA Gate Tower Hotel. My wife and I always enjoy staying at this hotel. Several good restaurants in this hotel, especially the Stargate on the 54th floor. Very excellent service and food for dinner and a great buffet breakfast each morning. The hotel is also near the Rinku Premiun Outlet and just a short distance into Wakayama where we often go to hotsprings. We fortunate to get a corner room this stay which allowed us an almost panoramic view of Kansai International Airport and Wakayama. I just couldn't resist this beautiful sunset as soon as we walked into the room. Yes that is the airport out on the horizon. Such a beautiful view on an early June day... The tangle of highway you see on the mainland is the meeting of the Kansai Kuko Expressway -heading out to the airport- and the Hanshin Wangan Expressway. Sorry the picture couldn't be a little better, but this is some of first I took with the new PowerShot SD 870IS. I will see if I can find a few more photos if you all enjoy this one.
By Edward on 2008/07/01 09:47

Edward's iMac Desktop

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:24:00 +0900

Thought I should throw my current desktop into the fray for everyone to see. This is my iMac 20" you are looking at right now. My MBP uses the same wallpaper pool but apps and dock configuration do differ between the two machines. Sometime in the future I cam post my MBP desktop... Well, let me start with the desktop (Finder) itself. I have a rotating pool of about 77 photos and images currently. Mac OSX has a built in image rotation so no need for an extra app. to change one's desktop picture. Currently you are looking at Elven Fairy from dollipoptart's (Tricia Gosingtian) flickr stream. Maybe some of you know of her? Also a cookie for anyone who can name the model before going to Tricia's stream. I also have Yahoo Widgets! Flickr Widget. It displays my favorite flickr photos. Current photo is akai kasa from enggul's stream. Twhirl is running just behind the widget. It displays my twitter stream. My dock is set to magnify. Often I reduce the size and need the magnification. All of the icons to the left of Twhirl are assigned to the dock. Everything else I access using Quicksilver which is the window in the middle. These are also the programs I use on a daily basis and are almost always running. Also keep folder in the dock for quick access. From left to right: I use VMWare Fusion since it's more stable and versatile than Parallel. Remote Buddy allows me to use my Apple Remote for nearly every app. installed. Apple Mail, iCal, Things, Together and NetNewsWire keep my life all together. Safari is my primary browser. Usually FF is for dev work... iTunes to keep me going mad -listening to mihimarise mihimaru GT right now-. Of course I use .Mac Sync, Time Machine, Spaces everyday as well. Current workflow here is Photo Post-Production. Usually this involves -from left to right from Twhirl- Photonic which allows quick access to my flickr streams, Photoshop Elements has just the right tools that I need to compliment Aperture -I do us CS3 often as well-, I think everyone is familiar with Aperture 2.0. I have other programs that fit into my PP Photo Flow but this post is too long already...
By Edward on 2008/06/28 07:36

fave 2D panchira shot

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:56:00 +0900

Here is one of my faves from my collection. I promise to dig up a few more if you all like. It will also give me a good excuse to go through all those old CDs. Be sure to visit ONOE's Homepage and let him know how much you like his work. Sorry this is the original size and bit depth.
By Edward on 2008/06/27 10:08

Let it Rein

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:27:00 +0900

One more image from Amei Sumeru's HP Tenburi. Just something about this drawing of Rein Mikamura that I have always found captivating...
By Edward on 2008/05/26 11:39

Cat and Mouse

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:16:00 +0900

Where there is a mouse you are sure to find a cat. ^o^ Again, this is the highest resolution available...Sorry gang... Visit Amei Sumeru's HP Tenburi
By Edward on 2008/05/26 11:28

EEK It's a mouse

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:09:00 +0900

As per Danny's request, more great art from Sumeru-san. Made an avatar for this one too. Sorry this is the highest resolution avaliable... Visit Amei Sumeru's HP Tenburi
By Edward on 2008/05/26 11:21

Neko Yuki

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:36:00 +0900

One can never have enough of Yuki... This one comes to us from Creamwell Note - Artist did not want links directly to artwork. Look to the right and you will find it in the menu.
By Edward on 2008/05/13 12:48

More Kyonko

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:57:00 +0900

Sorry I don't know if there is a hi-res of this one. It was given to me and no address was provided. Anyone know who the artist might be of this CG work?
By Edward on 2008/05/13 12:09

Got Stripes...

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:30:00 +0900

For everyone who likes stripes... ^o^ ONOE's HomePage This site is NSFW. Sorry not available in a higher resolution.
By Edward on 2008/05/05 03:42

2D Health Care

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:12:00 +0900

Two are better than one... Here is another from Amei Smeru's Tenburi Sorry this may be the highest bit depth available. Sumeru-san does a lot of commercial work and quit posting many things in hi-res. We have those who take and use without permission to thank.
By Edward on 2008/05/05 02:24

2D help for Danny

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:05:00 +0900

Been out and about a lot lately. Getting married is a lot of work for those of you who haven't had the experience. Those of you who have can stop laughing at me now. Just teasing everyone... Here is something I hope will help Danny. I know he likes bunny girls... Presentations are always a killer and I get so nervous before I give big ones as well. Good luck to you Danny These are from Amei Smeru's Tenburi Be sure to have a look at his site. A really wonderful artist with lots of great work. Sorry this may be the highest bit depth available. Sumeru-san does a lot of commercial work and quit posting many things in hi-res. We have those who take and use without permission to thank.
By Edward on 2008/05/05 02:17

Ultimate Mask

Sat, 03 May 2008 04:46:00 +0900

Most of us here are familiar with anime mask. Danny has ask our reaction to Anigao Girls in the past. If you search YouTube you will be sure to find lots of anime mask videos as well. I guess we could call this an ultimate mask?

BTW, this video does include fake eyes. Depending on where you work, this may be NSFW. I don't know about everyone else but I find it a little creepy. After seeing this I think I prefer the anime mask. This one feels so unlike the real thing.
By Edward on 2008/05/03 03:58

Food is superior to smoking

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:23:00 +0900

I suppose to many of the regulars here at DC.com, it's no secret that I'm a photo otaku. I often will add photos as news items. Everyone has my promise that I will try to add photo I think will be of interest. I know Danny has talk about smoking in Japan before and how much it bugs him. Slowly things are starting to change, much to my pleasure as well. Here is a point of view from a Japanese man in Tokyo. I laugh because many of my Japanese photography friends are smokers and I'm starting to hear similar stories. Check out convexstyle flickr stream for his experience.
By Edward on 2008/04/30 05:35

Star Wars Wallpaper

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:56:00 +0900

I stumbled on this earlier today. It's not a grab or scan, but an original CG work of the Battle of Yavin. You can find it at pixelhuset.
By Edward on 2008/04/29 06:08

All tied up...

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:31:00 +0900

I just couldn't keep from laughing when I seen this one. Somehow it just doesn't seem right to have Haruhi hangin' around like that. You can find a few more at HK-DMZ's flickr stream.
By Edward on 2008/04/28 09:43