What a Difference a Mac Makes!

A friend is letting me use his computer. A PC. I first scraped the dust off it and cleaned the keyboard so I could see the letters. Now, I'm not ungrateful. It is nice to have a computer but I'm finding that finding my way around a PC is giving me headaches.

For example; I don't know how to get my photos from my iPhone onto the laptop. Or how to download my pictures from my Canon camera. I'm finding it easier to figure out public transport in San Francisco than PC-syncing with my iStuff. Its even more difficult than figuring out what trash goes into what recyling bin. Or finding the spellcheck to spell recycling properly (hey, I got it right this time!)

THEY say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I've always thought THEY were wrong, but in this case THEY might be right. I've been a Mac girl for a good 25, maybe 35 years. Could be longer --seems I can't sync my brain to the PC either. I just can't make the switch!

The hunt is on for what Mac computer to buy. If I was searching on a Mac, it would automatically point to the proper one. This crusty old PC won't even tell me where a Mac Store is!

So, the search goes on!!

Note: Sorry no photos.The blue chair at the top is something I took off the internet to buy online. Thought I'd put something up there! Next blog I'll either write it on my iPhone, which gives me access to photos or write it on a new Mac computer.

Note #2: For people in California, I'm now doing portraits of pets and people! See my new FB page
https://www.facebook.com/Pets-People-Portraits-by-Lucy-Llewellyn-Byard-1596010617391039/

Note #3: To book your Sri Lanka weddings, homecomings, waleemas, all your events; call Lipton at 0777.387735. He and Jeshan will capture your moments!

Check out our Sri Lankan wedding photography and videography, travel photography, portrait photography, female photographers, commercial photography on our new page at https://www.facebook.com/ShadeTree-JM-Photography-1550847388566974/ and at our website at: http://www.shadetreeSL.com

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Cheers!
Lucy

What's a Girl to do in the City?

My friend Paul Burditch called me. I haven't heard his voice in 13+ years! Paul was the conduit for taking me to the Maldives to do an article for Sport Diver Magazine on the maiden voyage of the Four Seasons luxury dive yacht. 

We stayed in touch all those years and when he heard that I was returning to California, to San Francisco, where he lives, he said he would welcome me with open arms!

True to his word, he did. After meeting at his incredible flat, we Uber'd our way to the de Young Museum's opening day of the Oscar de la Renta exhibition. Oh swoon. To be in San Francisco, even on a rainy, cold, blustery day, let alone see the new de Young Museum AND the art of the iconic fashion designer, was heady stuff. 

It was one thing to see de la Renta's dresses on the red carpet at the Academy Awards, on TV, but to see them up close was exciting as hell! Pee your pants exciting!

Luckily Paul is a member of the museum and we zipped right in, with headphones that gave us and audio tour. 

The first room of de la Renta's couture designs was breathtaking. The lighting was incredible and the sleek mannequins perfect for showcasing each outfit. 

The wedding dresses made me think of the dresses in Sri Lanka, especially the extravagant Muslim wedding dresses. The texture of the materials, the beading - intricate knotting of a dress that Former First Lady Laura Bush wore - had me wanting to reach out and touch them. Oh how I wanted to.

My friend Mano Caderamapulle, one of the top fashion designers in Sri Lanka, would love  the exhibition. Simply love it. 

De la Renta's different periods were all represented. There was so much to love; his Spanish period, Russian period, the Garden period and Asian period. Seeing who loaned each gown was interesting as well. My friend Joanne is an Assistant Professor at Kent State University of Fashion and there were several gowns lent to the exhibition by them. Perhaps Joanne helped select them!

The exhibition ended all too early for me. I'll just have to go back. In fact I'm thinking of getting a de Young membership. It's the only way to go!

View from the Observatory 

 

Note: Most of the photos were taken by Paul as my iPhone died early into the exhibit. Thank you, Paul. We had a great time!

If you miss me, you can contact me at: llbyard@me.com. If you need photos taken in San Francisco, please contact me!

Contact ShadeTree Productions & J&M Photography for all your Sri Lanka photography/videography needs at 0777387735. Lipton and Jeshan will capture your special moments. 

Visit our new studio at 20 Gothami Road. 

Cheers! 

Lucy