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Schubert: Quintet in C
Schubert’s Quintet in C is the CD recommendation for this week. Part 2 or the Adagio is one of my favorite sections of this Heinrich Schiff recording of the Alban Berg Quartet. Here is a positive review I found on Amazon. Here is another fine recording of this same piece
William Bernstein Recommends Saving More and Spending Less
William J. Bernstein, in a recent interview, projects modest market gains (2% net expenses) over next two decades. That does not bode well for the 45 to 55 age generation. Here is a quote from the Bernstein interview. “The way you’re going to get rich is by working hard; not
Katherine Jenkins: “La Diva” is CD Recommendation for Week
Katherine Jenkins, “La Diva” is my CD recommendation for the week. If the cost is a little steep, then go to Pandora and set up a Katherine Jenkins station. Pandora does not allow one to listen to specific songs, but you will find music that is pleasant
Symphonic Spectacular: Eric Kunzel and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Symphonic Spectacular is a CD filled with 5 star ratings. Don’t let the few reviews on Amazon put you off. Many of you will recognize tunes such as Ride of the Valkyries, Espana, Marche Slav, Entry March of the Boyars, and Sabre Dance. In addition to many familiar melodies, this
Photographs On Display
While ITA Wealth Management is an investment site, I take liberties at times to add music recommendations and this morning I set up a new category for photographs. There may be a few photographers in the group that would enjoying sharing ideas and tips. The image below was made a
Sky Replacement: Post Processing a Photograph
Below are two photographs of the Carson House located in Eureka, California. The house is now the Ingomar Club, but I still think of it as the Carson House. The house was built in 1885 and was the home of pioneer lumberman, William Carson. It is one of the most
Cropping With Some Masking
Here is another example of working with an image using Luminar AI. If you are seeking help with Luminar AI, just Google “Luminar AI YouTube” without the quotes. Jim Nix has many excellent tutorials. Statue of Fisherman – Original The following image was made in the evening (illuminating lamps are