09/21/2010 Learning layers in CS5. This is a 3-layer image, the background layer, a fill layer for content aware and an adjustment layer for a reflective gradient. Went to the doctor today. I thought we had ruled out Crohn's disease the last time we did this. Apparently not. :( Tuesday, I get to have the dreaded exploratory procedure once again. My brother has Crohn's disease and my other brother died from duodenal cancer when he was 37. The doctor says he thinks I probably have Crohn's. He saw evidence of it a few years ago, but the blood test was negative. Now they are saying that a negative result on that particular test is not very reliable. Oh well. We'll see what happens Tuesday :)

09/20/2010 ***I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the wind beneath my wings. ~Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar*** This little guy outshines every other bird on the pond. I don't think he knows he can't fly, and nobody should ever tell him. Hope is the adrenaline of life. To see this image compared to the original shot visit http://www.sundayschildsnapshots.com/Animal/Animals/8153589_yGeDy#1016100439_RBXpd-L-LB.

09/19/2010 ***When I grow up, I want to be just like them.*** The jury is still out on the "Jacci friendliness" of CS5. I'm not impressed with the content awareness fill. But I may not be using it correctly. I am very impressed with the image quality in general.