Born on this day – Lenore Aubert:

Lenore Aubert

Actress

April 18, 1913 – July 31, 1993

Credits:

Une fille sur la route (1952); Fall 7:9 (1951); Famous Jury Trials (1950); Actor's Studio (1950); The Morey Amsterdam Show (1950); Through Wendy's Window (1949); Suspense (1949); The Silver Theatre (1949); Bud Abbott Lou Costello Meet the Killer Boris Karloff (1949); Barbary Pirate (1949); Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948); The Return of the Whistler (1948); The Prairie (1947); I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947); The Other Love (1947); The Wife of Monte Cristo (1946); The Catman of Paris (1946); Having Wonderful Crime (1945); Action in Arabia (1944); Passport to Destiny (1944); They Got Me Covered (1943); Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938); Old King Cole (1933).

Recommending reading - The Art of Black and White Photography (2012):

The Art of Black and White Photography

Techniques for Creating Superb Images in a Digital Workflow

By Torsten Andreas Hoffmann.

Published by Rocky Nook.

Published 2012.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 1933952962

ISBN-13: 978-1933952963

Description:

Over the last few years, most books on photography have been focused on the new breed of cameras and how to master the digital imaging workflow. In The Art of Black and White Photography, author and photographer Torsten Andreas Hoffmann takes a different approach, focusing on image composition and image capture, with an emphasis on the creative aspects of black and white photography rather than on the digital workflow.

After introducing the ground rules of composition, Hoffmann illustrates their applications with his own stunning black and white images that cover various photographic genres, including architecture, street photography, portraiture, and surreal photography. Also discussed are the elements of a "photographic language"', which distinguishes creative photography from random shooting. Finally, you will learn valuable post-processing techniques, mostly using Photoshop, that emphasize the functions necessary for creating outstanding black and white images.

This second edition has been updated to include Photoshop CS5, as well as brand new images, content, and a revised layout.

Raymond Chandler, on writing:

The challenge is to write about real things magically.

- Raymond Chandler.

The Penguins are out of the playoffs:

Always next season.

Go Pens!

Pittsburgh Penguins

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins: 5. Washington Capitals: 2

YEAH!

GO PENS!

On this day in music history - Beyond the Crossroads, by Peter Karp & Sue Foley (2012):

Beyond the Crossroads

Album by Peter Karp & Sue Foley,

released April 17, 2012.

Track list:

We're Gonna Make It; Analyze'n Blues; Beyond The Crossroads; Fine Love; At The Same Time; Take Your Time; More Than I Bargained For; Blowin'; Resistance; Chance Of Rain; Plank Spank; You've Got A Problem.

On this day in music history - Desperado, by the Eagles (1973):

Desperado

Album by the Eagles,

released April 17, 1973.

Track list:

Doolin-Dalton (1999 Remaster); Twenty-One (1999 Remaster); Out of Control (1999 Remaster); Tequila Sunrise (1999 Remaster); Desperado (1999 Remaster); Certain Kind of Fool (1999 Remaster); Doolin-Dalton (Instrumental) [1999 Remaster]; Outlaw Man (1999 Remaster); Saturday Night (1999 Remaster); Bitter Creek (1999 Remaster); Doolin-Dalton / Desperado (Reprise) [1999 Remaster].