I’ve been introduced to ‘Apple’ since my elementary school, back when I didn’t understand much about computer other than I could play games with it (My favorite was prince of persia in monochrome, if I recall correctly). But my college year, majored in Graphic Design, made me grew fonder of this particular brand (starting with my Bondi blue PowerMac G3).
I didn’t need to worry about viruses, or programming back end in case it crashes. Unlike what the fanatics say that Macs don’t crash, in reality, they do. But I always manage to fix it myself, sometimes with the help of, back then, a small community of Mac users. Apple was loved by the creative industry, i.e, designers, artists, researchers, and filmmakers. So loved, that you start seeing Apple computers/notebooks in movies and TV shows (you’ve got mail, sex and the city, and many many more) without Apple being have to pay for the free publicity. It’s just the creatives people’s way of showing gratification for making their lives easier.
Recently, I got the Magic Mouse (Apple’s wireless, multi-touch mouse) as a Christmas gift, and have been amazed by its design and practicality. Thus, I decided to take pictures of it and made it my desktop wallpaper, and shared it thru V7. Let’s just say its my way of showing my gratification to Apple.
So, here’s the final result, after I tinkered with it for quite some time using Photoshop. Click on the image for bigger preview.
Here’s the original image, where I just turned all lights off, except for my desklamp with tissue paper to diffuse the light.
And here’s after I adjusted the contrast, sharpened, fine-tuned the level to bring out the Apple logo, and added vignette effect in Aperture software to make it more dramatic.
I love the contrast of high-tech and the wood texture, and overall satisfied with the original master pic. Maybe next time I’ll show my gratification to Canon. ;D
There are other brands that I love for their value, or for making my life easier, some even I lust after, but never actually experienced it myself, like a Leica. What’s your favorite brands, in term of customer satisfaction? I’m sure it’s not much different accross the world, since most of the successful brands have gone global.
I heard this model is out of stock everywhere? Glad that you managed to get it. Well thought photography approach.
That’s one great product shot.
Apple must be proud of your work
I’m self dont work with a mouse because I have only an laptop. But yours looks interesting. I will show it to my friends and will be sure, they will have too someone…
Have a nice day
Kvelli
Very cool photo. As for brands my computer is an HP and my camera a Sony so I would have to go with those two
VS: Really? I didn’t know that. Glad I got it as a surprising gift. ;D
Fadzil Zainal, Ann: Thank you for the kind words.
Jouir la vie: wow kudos for you, I really can’t see myself as a trackpad person, even on a laptop I would need my mouse for design works.
That is pretty cool. I sure don’t understand how that mouse works though
Wow, that is one awesome shot. I really like it. I have never owned a Mac but the more and more I read about them the more I like them. Decided my next home PC and laptop will be Apple products.Right now I have an HP desktop and the HP Touchsmart Tx2z which I love, but one can never have too many computers:p
Oooooh, I knew there was more than great photos to you. I knew you were a kindred spirit! I too am an ardent Mac fan and user. I spent years troubleshooting for various computer manufacturers. I came to hate all the problems associated with Windows based machines. I’ve a Mac owner through the Blueberry iMac to my Dual Core that I use now.
Mac rocks and so do these awesome images . They look futuristic and so cool.
Those are excellent shots. I’ve only used a wireless mouse once and it took some getting used to. These sound cool, though.
sharkbytes: it’s pretty simple really, just imagine a regular mouse, with an iphone touchscreen capabilities to scroll 360º, zoom in, flip a page, etc.
Beer soap: What are you waiting for? Rumor is Apple is going to release a new product this end of the month, possibly a tablet/netbook kind of device in the form factor of enlarged ipod touch. yipiiee
Joella: Thanks joella, I see that you use your macs for good use thru your ‘blog with wings’. Good for ya!
Joanne: Thanks Joanne, it does need some getting used to for a short time. After that I just enjoy the versatility with most my applications.
Nice shot
. I, too, love the combination of the modern-looking mouse over a handsome, traditional wood panel.
Just a thought – you might want to use the word “gratitude” instead of “gratification” as in “its my way of showing my gratitude to Apple.”
Well I have never used a Mac but I have heard that they are good. Just never been brave enough to make the big change. That mouse looks really fancy to me. Hope it works really well. And the photos are terrific. Wish I had taken some courses in graphic design and photography too. Very nice post.
I *love* Apple- always have- always will!
I would like an Ezio monitor too
I like my wacom tablet
I like Canon
I’m sure there’s more! LOL.