the making of things

[owlmoose]

I have been trying to make this photo into a userpic of Tori all morning with no success. Because I took it without a flash, it's just too orangey and dark. But everything I do to make it brighter washes out the color too much. I am not a natural with image manipulation software. I'll keep working at it though. It's just such a cute picture of her. Then I need to make another userpic or two of Lexi, because he's falling behind on image count. Don't want to favor one kitty over the other. It's not his fault that Tori is more photogenic.

The next two chapters of AGL are entirely and mostly written, respectively. My goal is to get at least one of them done before Thanksgiving. I think that's more than doable, assuming I get some time to work on them tonight.

Last night I made brownies for the office Thanksgiving party. I haven't made brownies in ages. I use the recipe in The Joy of Cooking, which is excellent. I think I may have used a pan that's a bit too large, though -- they're a little flat. I'm planning to frost them. Maybe with mint frosting, maybe peanut butter (Cook's Illustrated has a peanut butter buttercream recipe that I want to try, it sounds yummy). Unfortunately, I won't get to eat them until Wednesday. Fortunately, that's what the bowl is for.

Also last night, I made a new music game. That'll go up in a couple of hours, around 9:30 PST or maybe a little before. See you then.

Comments

[sisyphus91.livejournal.com]

I took a shot and this was the best I could do

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/sisyphus91/s640x4801.jpg

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

Hey, thanks! Better than anything I managed.

My husband had a few minutes this morning. He's the photoshop wizard in this house, and this is what he came up with. Still a little too blue, but pretty good I think.

m

[kunstarniki.livejournal.com]

In re brownies - orange chocolate frosting is good on chocolate cakes and brownies. *wistful, timid smile*

It is unfair that one kitty is more loved by the camera. So I shall dedicate my affection to Lexi to make up. :)

Re: m

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

Lexi will accept your affection happily. :) Especially as he's the more snuggly one. Snuggly for a kitten, anyway.

Mmm, chocolate orange. A favorite flavor combination of mine as well. I've never made frosting of it though. That's definitely a thought. Hmm...

[grue23.livejournal.com]

http://www.sawall.org/ljpics/toriblue.jpg

[grue23.livejournal.com]

that's a little less blue. might be best to just desaturate it entirely.

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

Definitely an improvement. Thanks. So you think it might be better in black and white? Hmm.

[grue23.livejournal.com]

That's possible. That's a cheap way to deal with color issues. ;)

[anzubird.livejournal.com]

I want brownies :(!

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

Maybe if there are any left over I will bring them. :)

[anzubird.livejournal.com]

right, what are the chances of that?

[anzubird.livejournal.com]

maybe you should just make us a whole new batch :)

[owlmoose.livejournal.com]

I suppose that could be managed. :)

Mint? Peanut butter? Chocolate orange? Plain?

[(Anonymous)]

chocolate orange, definitely...

of course, chocolate chocolate is always a crowd pleaser too :)