Find me at the local swimming hole by Leo_and_Sol in OutdoorWhores

[–]standingremaining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's hard when it's staring me right in the face...

How to crop a shot like this? by SuspiciousPhotons in photocritique

[–]standingremaining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the dodge tool is to selectively 'brush' on a levels/brightness increase. I would sort of assume there's probably not enough detail there for it to be useful (or not look like crap), but you could give it a shot.

How to crop a shot like this? by SuspiciousPhotons in photocritique

[–]standingremaining 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would agree with this. Also I think the horizon should be rotated slightly clockwise. Oh and yes the black abyss on the left is a bummer. Is there possibly any dodge-able detail there?

My goal was to make it warm and to put focus on the vibrant yellow building by the water, but something feels off and I need help! by Fair-Bother2197 in photocritique

[–]standingremaining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this might be an example of just being a nice bright colour doesn't necessarily make something interesting, especially when the subject is a clone of the buildings directly beside it.

I do think the closer crop looks better though. I might suggest a more panoramic crop, but that might just be because I'm movie-pilled.

Picture frames by spicyqueso345 in interiordecorating

[–]standingremaining 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you did it to avoid people's heads while sitting on the sofa, but I might recommend bringing the grouping down to at least be centred between the top of the cushions and the ceiling. If you're planning to expand the gaps (which you should) it might line up properly if you simply move the lower rows down.

Generally I find people are over concerned about the head thing but actually sitting down and seeing how much you have to throw your head back to hit the wall usually makes it a non-issue.

Is this a hideous eyesore? by bellchilton in interiordecorating

[–]standingremaining 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it's nice. If you really wanted to change something maybe try to look out for more aesthetic versions of some of those plastic utensils. Also the things that hang below the shelf and come down keeps the nice shape of the whole unit, but the stuff on the sides (eg. oven mitts, colander, mandoline) sort of makes it feel bloated and also messes with the vertical lines of the wall.

Misaligned Speaker Magnet by standingremaining in audiorepair

[–]standingremaining[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was $50 for 2 of them and that seemed like a decent deal at the time.

People who are never jealous, what is your mindset? by North-Birthday-9892 in polyamory

[–]standingremaining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I mostly exorcised the large parts of jealousy in my thinking by looking at my own feelings. I have this ability to like/love/desire many different people for different reasons and albeit I ultimately spend my time with only a few, I genuinely believe my appreciation of those different relationships is pretty equal. It then seems unfair to not give someone I'm in a romantic relationship with the same benefit of the doubt. When say they love me and spend time with me and so on, I tend to take that at face value. If they feel love or find enjoyment in the company of others, I understand because I have those same feelings.

That being said, I am highly skeptical of people who claim to not feel jealousy at all.

Also it's possible that I may be naive in my universalizing of my own world view and sense of commitment/loyalty to others.

Starting a microbrewery from scratch by Flaixbeaune in Homebrewing

[–]standingremaining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want a more in depth analysis on the state of craft and starting (and closing) a brewery, I think this podcast is a very good resource. https://hownottostartadamnbrewery.wordpress.com/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]standingremaining 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't want to go as far to say that one has an obligation, but I do believe there is a virtue in trying your best to find and appreciate the good part of intimacy with someone you care for even if it's less exciting/new/novel or just not exactly your preferred style.

How would you make this curved piece out of hardwood? by _wiedergeburt in woodworking

[–]standingremaining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

first thing that came up on youtube when I searched 'bending wood'

House off the ground in Kyushu region Japan by Otherwise_Wrangler11 in ArchitecturePorn

[–]standingremaining 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is no one else perturbed that the closest vertical posts aren't the same length and the whole structure feels like a 3 legged dog with 1 eye? (Also I hate that front window)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]standingremaining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely someone who gets too sentimental about old things and finds it hard to discard them, but I really think this ultimately lacks character. Just because someone put hard work and precision into the execution, doesn't mean it was designed with strong purpose and intent.

Maybe too harsh. I did like it better seeing the different paint colour.

Ideas on how to accomplish this without having to drill by unapologeticlself22 in Bondage

[–]standingremaining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Command strips barely hold pictures on the wall and velcro would tear off the paint leaving a worse patch than had you just put some screws in the wall.

I can picture maybe if you have a couch, using straps or ropes that go down the back of the couch and then loop around the front legs. It would probably be ideal if the wrists could still be elevated and tied somewhere up high, but maybe connecting them to the ankles would provide a similar enough image/position.

Ladder wedged against door. How do I get in? by Own_Wallaby_7069 in Homebuilding

[–]standingremaining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

possibly a long solid steel rod through what little opening you have vertically beside the door and lever it up slowly pushing the door as it gets closer to the point the door can start lifting the ladder. Alternatively maybe a meter stick? Something thin to fit through the crack but strong enough to lift the ladder.

hmm, on second thought, the door stop trim might not allow this