An Accidental Answer to a Challenge - Beauty and a Tulip Photo

Published: Thu, 06/03/21

Hi ,

This PTP/TYLN issue continues to celebrate the Parrot Tulips plant I was recently gifted. As I played with the photos I accidentally discovered an answer to a technical challenge I'd had not yet found the answer to.

The last mailing featured photos of the tulips as they were nearing their end along with the personified "stories" I made up in response to some of the imagery.

[You can read the stories and see the images by going to https://archive.aweber.com/ptp-subscribers/DyY1V]

Today's featured photo was taken on the day I received the plant. Take a moment to be present to the tulip's image before moving on.

2 Yellow Parrot Tulips from a plant on a glass table

The back story of the experience shared here today starts with the image below. It's a photo of the print of the photograph above that I sent wirelessly from my iPhone to the printer .

For quite a while I've been thinking about returning to creating my signature photo/drawings, in part to once again experience that form of relaxation that I used to get from the process. There was also the satisfaction of the enhanced art piece itself.

I was, thus, very disappointed when I saw the print because the photograph was not centered on the page as I expected and wanted.

2 Yellow Parrot Tulips photo printed from an iPhone

The black border was not in the photo. I put it in here to show the edges of the 8 1/2" X 11" paper and the position of the photo on the page.

The Problem Resolved - Although I don't download all the photos from my phone to my computer, I do send those I want to use in posts there so I can change the sizes and sometimes make other minor changes. I so liked today's featured photo that once I resized it I sent it to the printer so I could enjoy it on the wall by my desk.

I was delighted to see that the photo fit perfectly positioned, filling the 8 1/2 X 11 paper, just as I wanted for the photo/drawings.

Photo/drawing - 2 Yellow Parrot Tulips in plant

Yes, there are Apps for phones in which you could be doing somewhat similar outlining, but for me it's holding the fine-point pen (waterproof ink) and following lines and textures in the images that attract my attention.

What I learned from this experience is that oftentimes simply having an intention in the background, makes the space for something to happen that will fulfill on it. We do not always have to know what it will be.

I had been planning at some point to call Apple to see if there was a way I could get the photo centered when I printed from my phone. I simply hadn't gotten to it.

SELF-REFLECTING QUERY - I invite you to look at your life. Is there something that wish for, something you'd like to happen, that you might think about, then put aside? If so, I invite you to make note of it. Put it aside. Occasionally you might "visit" it, but don't attempt to "make it" happen.

INVITATION - If you wish to explore any of the "how’s" in relation to perspectives shifting (or, even technically, in relation to photo editing or photo/drawing), go to my calendar to book a 45-minute, complimentary, exploratory session. Simply tap/click on my calendar to set a time. Let's talk!

Also feel free to reply to this email with comments and/or ask any questions or subjects you'd like me to cover in future emails.

To the Joy of Discovery and Transformation,
Living and Loving with No Regrets.

Sheila Finkelstein Communication and Connection Coach
https://TreasureYourLifeNow.com
https://TechnologyforSeniorsMadeEasy.com

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