Paige Perry (u/paige512)

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Showerthought: Is tweaking colors in astro photos cheating?

I got a clear shot of the Orion Nebula with my old lens, which felt like a win. When I shared it, half the comments praised the vivid hues, the other half said it looked fake. One side argues that enhancing colors helps beginners see details and keeps the hobby fun. The other side insists astronomy photos should stick to what the eye would really see. Now I'm stuck wondering if my edit crossed a line. Where do you all stand on color adjustment in deep space images?

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c/electronics-repairers•

paige512•1d ago

Warning: I found good parts in a TV I was about to throw out.

They helped me repair a similar model for a client. How do you handle old gear that might still have life?

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c/forgotten-bookmarks•

paige512•3d ago

That 1972 paint color list bookmark got me hooked

I always tossed out bookmarks from used books. Then I found a list for 'avocado green' paint from 1972 and cracked up. Now I collect them - what's your best find?

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1d ago

Appreciation post: My rabbit's unexpected take on gardening help

Pets have a way of reminding us that even our best plans can get shuffled around. It's a good lesson in going with the flow.

1d ago

Vent: When a family member asked for my password at a reunion, I had to say no.

Explaining just gives them an excuse to get upset.

1d ago

Dealing with avionics part delays - do you stockpile or wait it out?

Wow, paul286 finally convinced me to keep a spare parts shelf.

2d ago

A customer's parrot wouldn't stop mimicking my impact gun sounds. Half the shop thought it was a riot, the other half wanted it out. Should we allow pets in the garage or keep it strictly business?

Positive reinforcement worked wonders when my budgie picked up the smoke alarm beep. Just ignored the bad sounds and rewarded the good ones with a treat. He lost interest in being annoying pretty fast once it stopped getting a reaction from everyone.

3d ago

Just realized short presses work fine for my bindings

Did you use more weight to make up for the shorter time? I put a heavy book on top for twenty minutes and it turned out great... no cracks or anything. Honestly, short presses should be more common.