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Jun 20 2012
Instagram Workflow
I snapped this photo while driving home the other day and uploaded it to Instagram.
How do you take/upload photos using Instagram? Do you open the Instagram app, snap the photo, apply the filter, then post?
Or do you snap the photo using your phone's camera, then open Instagram, then import the photo, apply the filter and post?
I always snap the photos through the camera feature on my iPhone, then open Instagram and import it. The reason is that I always want to have the original HDR version on my camera, just in case the photo turns out to be a decent one. I believe if you take photos using the Instagram app, it immediately optimizes/resizes the photo so you're left with a much smaller resolution…and no original. I also like having the option of re-importing the photo to Instagram later and trying different filters.
If you're an Instagram user, lemme know what your "workflow" is! I woke up thinking about it this morning.
214 Comments and 38 Replies
Donna On Wednesday, June 20 at 6:48 pm
I always shoot first. That way I can take several and pick a good shot before getting into the app and having just one chance.
Jeffri On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:13 pm
Great question! I love Instagram! It is very addictive. Here is my workflow:
-I use images I have taken with either my camera or my iPhone.
-If I want to do editing for an image that I took with my iPhone, I use Snapseed or PictureShow or FilterStorm or Simply HDR to edit the image. Images uploaded from my camera are usually already edited in Lightroom or Photoshop.
-Once the image is edited an on my iPhone or iPad, then, I open it in either Diptic or PhotoDuo or FrameMagic or FrameUrLife to place the image in a square or using Diptic, I can make a montage or collage with different shapes. With FrameMagic or FrameUrLife, I can add backgrounds, borders, and use different colors. I also recently uploaded PhotoBorders which is quite fun to add borders around your image in lieu of a frame – you can add grunge, texture, antique or other borders.
-Once the image is now in a square or other shape, I use A+Signature to add any text. Great app for text!
-Then, I open with Impression to add a watermark/copyright with my name. You can choose different fonts and colors and move the watermark wherever you want.
-Then, I simply open Instagram and upload the image, placing #tags so my image goes to different "boards/pages."
Lots of fun!!! Very creative!!! I also use MarbleCam and SpinWarp apps which are great fun!!!
Jodi F On Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 am
New apps to try! Squeee!
Jeffri On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:16 pm
Quick followup – check me out on Instagram and let me know who you are so I can follow you on Instagram. In the Profile section on your Instagram page, you can Search Instagram by names/usernames. My user name is barneyandfred. I hope to meet/see you on Instagram. Let me know where you found me!
K.Young On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:39 pm
Am following you now. Your work is beautiful!
Jodi F On Thursday, June 21 at 7:02 am
My ID is a_librarian. I'll go follow you. Fun!
danp On Thursday, June 21 at 10:17 am
Wow, your instagram photos are beautiful! I'm new to the whole instagram thing….just got an iPhone on Monday. But it sure is fun! There's some great info on this post from the commenters! thanks for that!
danp On Thursday, June 21 at 10:18 am
I'm following you….julipelletier
Diana L On Thursday, June 21 at 6:25 pm
WOW! I feel so out of touch… I had no clue people used Instagram to this extent. Beautiful photos and I'm now following you.
I'm still in ahh that you go through all those steps to just post on Instagram.
Mama Maria On Thursday, June 21 at 8:56 pm
LOVE your stuff!
Jeffri On Thursday, June 21 at 9:13 pm
Thank you for all the compliments! I look forward to seeing all of you on Instagram!
Missy (Missyisms) On Friday, June 22 at 10:57 am
Nice to see everyone sharing their techniques. I'm Missyisms on Instagram, just wish I had more time for taking pictures.
Dionna On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:29 pm
I have a droid and have mainly been using the Instagram camera for the reasons that others have said….I don't like to have to crop my picture after I take it. I like to get good shots (even with my phone) and so I tend to have a subject fill the whole photo. So if I had to import the picture, Instagram would cut off parts and the shot wouldn't be as I'd intended it.
That being said, I did upload a different photo app that has more filters/options and I'd like to use that sometimes if I know I will have the time and the picture will turn out good being cropped.
I am a fairly new Instagram user. If you want to follow me – name is DionnaSanchez. Love reading the ideas/tips here!
K.Young On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:32 pm
I'm new to Instagram and have an Android phone. Usually I take photos with one of the free photo apps I have. I use Camera 360, Little Photo, Magic Hour, and sometimes just the camera that came with the phone. For editing, I use all of the above and Be Funky, which is one of my favorites. I use Instagram mainly for the sharing although they do have a couple of decent filters for editing purposes. They don't have many though, compared to all the other free apps I have.
Whitney On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:35 pm
I use the camera on my iPhone, then upload into Instagram. I also have the fx pics app, so I often upload there first, edit, then upload into Instagram. So much fun!
Joy G On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:40 pm
I use Camera+, an app on my iPhone. Then I'll either edit using Camera+, or another app like Snapspeed or PE Studio. Once I edit, I upload it to Squaready and then go to Instagram. Sometimes I'll play around with the filters in Instagram to see how it changes my photos, other times I'll upload it without any extra editing.
Laura On Wednesday, June 20 at 7:52 pm
I always take a picture with my phone then upload to instagram. I sometimes edit my picture through another app I like to use (snapseed), then upload to instagram.
lpara (Laurie) On Wednesday, June 20 at 8:02 pm
I use my camera on phone, then use 952 apps to tweak it (i'm an appaholic & edit junky )
I like having those pics on my phone too.
tinaehb3 On Wednesday, June 20 at 8:10 pm
I'm new to the whole process, just got my iphone for Mother's Day. I haven't figured it all out yet, but I do love having a camera on hand all the time.
Pam On Wednesday, June 20 at 8:29 pm
Well, I'm a total dork and didn't even know I could take the photo on my regular camera on the phone and import into Instagram later. I've always taken it with Instagram and applied the filter right then and there and posted. It would so much more convenient to be able to leisurely play with the filters. Learn something new every day!
Kimberley On Wednesday, June 20 at 9:27 pm
I capture the moment on my iPhone camera, and then use another editing program of my choice, and then upload it to Instagram. But, like you, always keep the original, higher quality photo, just in case!
Katie @ The Hill Country Cook On Wednesday, June 20 at 9:28 pm
I do the same thing! I take the photo with iPhone camera, only because it's quicker for me than loading Instagram. However, after reading the lengthy description above, I may start using instagram initially more!
Tina G. On Wednesday, June 20 at 9:38 pm
I see that almost everyone here takes a picture with the camera button on their phone then uploads their picture to instagram to play with filters. Can someone please give me instructions on how to upload from to instagram. I selected one of my pictures in camera roll taken with the camera button, i selected the arrow coming out the box on the lower left side, from here I can email it, message, assign to contact, use as wallpaper, tweet, or print it. I have a iphone 4g. Thanks
Jodi F. On Thursday, June 21 at 7:28 am
Open Instagram an touch the camera icon (bottom center). On the next screen, lower left, there is an image of two overlapping squares. Touch that. This should launch your photos on the iPhone, and allow you to choose one.
Tina Guidry On Thursday, June 21 at 3:10 pm
Thank you so much. That worked.
Jessica On Wednesday, June 20 at 9:51 pm
I take it with the camera in Instagram. the original is auto saved to my phone, and then gets instant uploaded to an online account through my G+ app. I have an Android phone.
MissyFaye On Wednesday, June 20 at 10:06 pm
Same as you!! I feel more in control of it that way.
Heather K On Wednesday, June 20 at 10:20 pm
I take the picture with my native iPhone camera. Then I usually use the app called Camera+ where I resize it and add clarity and a couple of filters, then I'll either upload straight to instagram or I'll use more apps to play with more filters. I have 7 folders of picture editing apps and love them all!
Do you have the app hipstamatic? It's really awesome–has different flashes, film types and lenses to create different effects.
Linda On Wednesday, June 20 at 11:33 pm
I do the same as you…. I agree with you that it's the best way!
Rebekah Lozano On Thursday, June 21 at 12:20 am
It depends on what's happening! Sometimes the camera takes longer to come up if I'm going through Instagram (I use an Android so it automatically saves a "regular" version of the pic regardless). So if I want to take a lot of pictures (like at my cousin's college graduation), I use the regular camera so that I don't have to go through the filters and wait for it to upload before I can use the camera again. But if it's a one-off shot and I have a minute, I'll just use the camera through Instagram. I was SO excited when the app was introduced for Android phones! I've been wanting to try it out for a long time, mostly because of you! (my "handle" is beckith81)
K.Young On Thursday, June 21 at 8:29 am
Makes total sense. Exactly how I usually do it!
April On Thursday, June 21 at 12:29 am
I do it your way…i.e. the RIGHT way. Haha.
Queta On Thursday, June 21 at 12:37 am
My latest workflow has been to take a picture with the camera until I get the shot I want and then editing the photo in VSCO Cam, and thennnnn importing it to instagram from within that app. I know it's a lot of steps, but I like the end results better. In fact, the photo I submitted for the Love (group 6, geetargeek) was edited that way!
Jessica On Thursday, June 21 at 1:36 am
Ree, you just rocked my world with this info because I didn't know that "snap with camera, upload later to Instagram" was even an option.
Three Chicks & One Egg On Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 am
I actually don't have an IPhone yet, but just wanted to comment on this photo. I LOVE it! It reminds me of where we live in about the middle of August! Love your site and all that you share! Have a wonderful day!
Arrisje On Thursday, June 21 at 6:43 am
Yes I do the same thing as you. Take the picture and use instagram or other photo apps. That way I can try different things.
Wenderly On Thursday, June 21 at 6:48 am
I have just this week fallen in love with Instagram! I've been experimenting with using it both ways bit I think I agree with you! I like to have the original and I like to have to option of cropping it before I apply the filter. ~signed, Hopelessly in love with Instagram.
Jodi F On Thursday, June 21 at 6:56 am
I use my camera phone and then play with Instagram or Snapseed. I like to play. Onstage am ID: a_librarian
Jodi F. On Thursday, June 21 at 7:45 am
Onstage? LOL! How I love (hate) autocorrect. That should read "Instagram ID".
Jen @ Ginger Guide On Thursday, June 21 at 7:58 am
I'm like you, I always snap the picture using my iPhone camera then import it to instagram. I always want to have the original, unfiltered copy to save in case I really like it.
Nina M. On Thursday, June 21 at 8:09 am
I take the photo with my iPhone then import it to Instagram, which by the way I am addicted to. Please follow me!!!!! msninam
Cara On Thursday, June 21 at 8:24 am
I do both, but do find using my phone quicker. I have a silly ? for anyone out there who might want to help me…Can you print pictures from Instagram? I e-mailed the pictures, but when I print them it, it prints extra stuff and not just the picture. I am new to all this app stuff, etc. and kinda lost!
Thank you.
Code 3 4 Cops On Thursday, June 21 at 8:47 am
I always use my phone camera for the same reason you do, plus I like to sometimes use filters and enhancements from other apps. I also like to sometimes use multiple frames in one photo. My user name is attorneymeon
Misti On Thursday, June 21 at 9:00 am
I love to take the pictures then upload them to instagram then do the editing, I like to have the original as well. I do love the instagram!
Sonya On Thursday, June 21 at 9:26 am
I just recently started using Instagram and I definitely never even though of taking the picture with the application. I would rather capture with my phone as well and have the original.
What an interesting thing to ponder!
Jennifer On Thursday, June 21 at 9:28 am
I do both actually. Most of the time, I snap the picture with my regular lens and then upload later because, like you, I like to have the original unfiltered version.
JulieD On Thursday, June 21 at 9:28 am
I take tons of photos with the iPhone first and then choose it and then go into instagram. Sometimes I'll edit it in Filterstorm first (an app Diane Cu recommended to me) and then bring it into instagram. I like having both the original and filtered version too!
What I need to remember to do is to go back and delete all of the ones I didn't use and will never use. A few months ago, I had over 5,000 images in my iPhone camera roll….yikes!!
Lisa K On Thursday, June 21 at 9:31 am
I use the regular iPhone ap, Hipstamatic, TiltShiftGen or Camera+ apps. They all have different effects that I like and it also depends on how much time I have to take up the shot. For shots I need to catch quick, it's usually the iPhone app. Right now my favorite is Camera+, it's the most versitile. I also tend to make collages when I want to tell a short story.
Once I get it where I want it, I'll throw it on Instagram.
Melissa On Thursday, June 21 at 9:31 am
I take a picture with my iPhone and then use Instagram to filter it….I want the original…just in case
ABCGreene On Thursday, June 21 at 9:37 am
ALWAYS take it with the original camera or Camera+ before publishing to Instagram.
Ellen H. On Thursday, June 21 at 9:44 am
I do the exact same thing!!!
Thought I was the only one! All though to be honest I am still learning how to use Instagram…but so far I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bobbette On Thursday, June 21 at 9:46 am
I take the picture with my iPhone and then import it to Instagram or Trendyful.
Ardis W On Thursday, June 21 at 9:49 am
I snap the photo with my iPhone, Snapseed it (Snapseed's a fun little photo editor!!), save the Snapseed version to my phone, then if I feel like captioning it, I send it to Phonto (FUN, FUN, FUN captioning app), and THEN I export it from there to Instagram and add another filter if I feel like it, OR leave it at "Normal" if Snapseed's already done a good enough job on it. I find that I use Instagram for the social aspect more than the filter aspect of it now.
Donya Mullins On Thursday, June 21 at 9:50 am
Thanks for sharing about Instagram. I have been taking the pic with Instagram and then adding my information/thoughts. I am struggling with it because sometimes the photo appears twice when posting or not all of the comments come through. I'm sure I'm making it too hard, dad-gummit! I'm looking forward to going through the responses on your post…maybe I'll learn something. Thanks again. D.
Amy Lo. On Thursday, June 21 at 9:50 am
I always take the photo with my iPhone first. I have several editing apps so I usually take the photo, play with its lighting and coloring, then upload to IG. This way, I have more then one version of the capture and can choose my favorite to save on my phone. Also, when I first got my phone the camera on IG would shut down sometimes right when I was snapping the picture. I lost a lot of good pictures this way so I just stopped using IG's camera altogether.
Jennifer S. On Thursday, June 21 at 9:50 am
Always Iphone camera, then to Instagram. Old Habits die hard.
Ana On Thursday, June 21 at 9:52 am
I use the original camera too… I was just farting around with it this morning! I do wish there was a way to edit with Instagram without sharing every photo. I love the effects, but don't always feel like sharing every family photo.
Stacie E On Thursday, June 21 at 11:14 am
I just recently read on a blog that if you put your phone in Airplaine/Flight mode (or turn off wi-fi and data) that you can do all the editing you want and it will save to your phone and not upload to Instagram.
Hdub On Thursday, June 21 at 10:01 am
I have Instagram envy. No Iphone or Droid yet. I wish we could use Instagram w/ regular camera pix
Lisa Sherrick On Thursday, June 21 at 10:06 am
Picture first then inport to Instagram =)
Victoria Chicaul On Thursday, June 21 at 10:11 am
Is Instagram only for iPhones?
danp On Thursday, June 21 at 10:19 am
no, it is available on droid.
Paula F. On Thursday, June 21 at 10:36 am
This is super helpful – thanks!!
Kim B. On Thursday, June 21 at 10:47 am
I also use my camera on my phone. It makes it easier to have all my pics together when downloading them on my computer. I LOVE instagram! I have a picture of you & Betsy with my friend & I from Passdena on mine I hope you don't mind!! You both were REALLY nice!
Jules On Thursday, June 21 at 11:00 am
I take the picture with Camera+ because it has way more filters and a ton of borders you can add to the photo, then open it up in Instagram to post it. Sometimes I'll also add an Instagram filter. It's nice to have lots of options. I've never noticed a big difference in resolution unless I'm really cropping something tightly after the fact.
Jessie On Thursday, June 21 at 11:01 am
I always take pics with my phone camera and then import them into instagram or another editing app. I don't like taking the time to edit the pics while I'm in the middle of taking pics, especially if I'm traveling or out wandering about doing other stuff so I edit them later where i can spend forever clicking on every single filter. I find it easier that way.
Denise S. On Thursday, June 21 at 11:07 am
I swing both ways…sometimes I use Instagram's camera and other times my iPhone. I do have Instagram set to send an original to my iPhone's album. All in all, I use my iPhone's camera more than Instagrams'. In additon, you can add multiple filters if you use your own camers first. Love Instagram!!!
Stacie E On Thursday, June 21 at 11:09 am
I'm an android user so I'm fairly new to Instagram. I have it on my iPod touch but rarely used it on there. When I first started using, I always went directly through Instagram. But have recently come to realize that if I use my phones camera, it's a lot faster to get to the camera app instead of opening Instagram and waiting for it to load and then have to open the camera from in there. And by that time…and photographic moment might be gone. So I always go through my phone camera now.
Maria On Thursday, June 21 at 11:47 am
I feel the same as you; I want the original picture in case I want to do something else with it. I always import mine from my phone camera to Instagram.
Mary Kelly On Thursday, June 21 at 12:28 pm
I have the same workflow you do, for the same reasons!
L.R. On Thursday, June 21 at 1:00 pm
I always take the pic with my iPhone camera. I often don't use Instagram's filters either. I use the MagicHour app and they have 1000's of filters for free and are easy to see the results better and quickly.
Meredith Jones On Thursday, June 21 at 1:14 pm
Huummmmm.. I actually just (finally) downloaded instagram a few days ago, and have been opening Instagram first. But it makes SO MUCH more sense to open the camera first, because then the picture is actually saved to the phone and not just on your Instagram. Genius!! thanks P DUB!
Cary On Thursday, June 21 at 1:34 pm
I do the same as you.
Rachel @ My Happily Ever After On Thursday, June 21 at 1:51 pm
I do the same thing…but mostly bc I'm so used to using the normal photo app that I just forget to use instagram!
Sandy R On Thursday, June 21 at 2:05 pm
I take the picture first, just as you do and for the same reasons. I joined Miz Booshay posting each day for the 366 days in this leap year. I am addicted now, and I am ashamed to say I neglect my big girl camera because I love instagram and the amazing pix this iPhone takes!
Debbie On Thursday, June 21 at 2:06 pm
Same as you. I always take it with the camera on the iPhone. Also gives me the option of zoom or of taking the same picture and manipulating it Snapseed as well. Different filters and edits give me much more options for the original photo.
Chrissy On Thursday, June 21 at 2:40 pm
Through trial and error I've found I prefer to shoot with my phone's (Android) camera feature, then open it up in Instagram to edit.
KimS On Thursday, June 21 at 3:11 pm
I do everything, Instagram camera and different app cameras as well as the one with the phone.. I like Camera+ and my son's olloclip when I can steal my husband's iphone, I however, have a Galaxy S and use PicsPlay, Pixlr-o-mat and SquareIt. This last app lets me upload the entire picture without cropping to a square. p.s. … this has been a great mother son bonding activity. My 20 year old and I go out early for Instagram photo shoots then stop for coffee somewhere afterwards.
jasmine On Thursday, June 21 at 3:54 pm
I do NOT take photos with the instagram app because 9 times outta 10 it crashes once I take the photo. Plus if I use the regular camera, I can snap snap snap away as I like and pick my favorite later. I always use hipstamatic a bit and use that in much the same way.
Laura On Thursday, June 21 at 5:09 pm
I first take the picture with the Camera app on the iPhone or the Camera+ app I bought. I then upload it to Instagram. I always forget Instagram has the camera so I usually use the camera shortcut on the locked screen.
Brianna On Thursday, June 21 at 5:36 pm
I'm like you and take it through my regular phone camera app before adding it to Instagram, I like having the original just in case.
Diana L On Thursday, June 21 at 6:16 pm
I take it with my iPhone camera then depending on the look I want I either edit in one of my other apps (LOVE.. Vintage Camera) then I upload it to Instagram and add filters there. I would say about 3% of the time I use the instagram camera.
Eq4bits On Thursday, June 21 at 6:36 pm
Call me old fashioned but I'm with PW, take the picture with the built in camera, the open it in Instagram (and/or Fisheye4Free) and save it as a copy… sometimes several different ones with different effects… Even when importing to my computer first and doing any editing I always save the original SOOC image.
Mama Maria On Thursday, June 21 at 8:44 pm
Like you, I snap the photo with my iPhone camera and then open Instagram, import, apply filters or not, and post. I LOVE my iPhone AND Instagram!
molly r On Thursday, June 21 at 9:34 pm
i always take pictures with my camera, then upload to instagram. i like having the original also. and on a different yet the same note, i'm completely obsessed with instagram.
Katie On Thursday, June 21 at 9:58 pm
I always take the pictures with my camera app first and then upload. Most of the time I'm not "on top of things" and don't think about posting pics to Instagram until after I've taken them. So… the camera works best for me since I can access it quickly and easily from the lock screen.
Rhonda On Thursday, June 21 at 11:16 pm
I like taking it with ipad then uploading. But im kinda liking a new app I found called Luminance i think it has more features to work with! Try it and see what ya think!
Tonya Mae On Thursday, June 21 at 11:31 pm
I take the picture with my I-phone first then upload to instagram.
KrisDot On Friday, June 22 at 12:56 am
I also take the photos with the iPhone's camera, basically for the same reason(s) as yours. But also because the camera is just easier to access quickly, as well as I like to use & play around with several different photo apps and like having that original in the phone.
Amanda Marie On Friday, June 22 at 2:59 am
I typically take a picture in the camera app, then edit it using Camera+, HDR FX, and/or Squaready, and then upload it to Instagram and possibly make changes there.
Kris On Friday, June 22 at 5:12 am
I do the same as you. A lot of times, my husband won't like the filtered, so I send him the original. I like to play with the filters. Double filtering is fun. Did that sound dirty? I think that might have. Hmmm.
jazzmom On Friday, June 22 at 8:32 am
couple questions
What is instagram? how does it work? Don't have an iphone so don't know how they work either. Not sure I would be able to see the apps on the screen (i have optic neuritis)
Kelly in Cali On Friday, June 22 at 9:29 am
I do the same as you. iPhone cam to Instagram.
-IG addict (kbetti)
Pam On Friday, June 22 at 9:52 am
Okay what's wrong with me here I am trying to get a good Instagram pic always on the run! Who knew the answer was so simple…now I feel simple-no, I now feel more Instagram productive
sarahkaylee On Friday, June 22 at 10:51 am
I do the same as you. I take the photo on my phone and then import into instagram later.
Kievette On Friday, June 22 at 11:20 am
I take photos with my iPod touch through the camera function, then pull the photos into the Instagram app, apply the filter and post.
I almost never take pictures of people, just scenery and objects. I'm also not using Instagram for memories – I just have two goals (1) put up things that I like/make me happy (2) get better at framing shots. When I take pictures for memories, I always use a camera.
Dawn Kensinger On Friday, June 22 at 11:46 am
I do it the same way you do for the same reason. Anyone know what Rees account is on instagram? I couldn't find her
K.Young On Friday, June 22 at 1:10 pm
Beckie On Friday, June 22 at 12:05 pm
You definitely didn't grow up in the era of fading pictures! Well, you were child. You are so lucky that your children will have well made pictures with such wonderful editing. I dislike instagram.
Shelly On Friday, June 22 at 1:00 pm
I always use the iPhone camera first.
I've tried using the IG camera, maybe bcuz I was already in the app, and I swear, it crashes every time I've tried, so annoying. I also really wish IG would change it so that the "camera" button gives you the choice of camera or photo library instead of going straight to camera.
I also sometimes use other apps before using IG. I really like Snapseed and PhotoShop. I recently got the Color Splash Studio app, but most of my photos don't lend itself to this one it seems.
Sharon @ Discovering blog On Friday, June 22 at 3:08 pm
I hadn't even thought about taking it via the regular iPhone and THEN uploading it to apply the filter, but I think I will do that! I took a great one of my son jumping off some huge rocks at the beach, and I crouched low so he really looks like he is flying, but when I went to get the image printed up large, it was too grainy. Now I know what to do next time!
Jennifer Day On Friday, June 22 at 3:26 pm
I always take the picture with my phone, then use the 'share' feature to upload to Instagram. I agree with you, it's good to have the original but be able to play with the filters on the app and create a new photo. Love Instagram!
Sandra brown On Friday, June 22 at 4:11 pm
I like to keep it simple no uploading.
I use it everyday to post photo's to my journal on tumblr,very simple.
It's fun to play around with the different filters
I keep an instagram album on my phone just for giggles.
Lindsey G On Friday, June 22 at 7:40 pm
Make sure you go to your SETTINGS on your phone under the apps listed tap INSTAGRAM and toggle SAVE ORIGINAL PHOTO to ON position, that way you can snap in instagram and not worry about saving an additional copy.
And for the record I shoot in Camera+ App (so I can control exposure better) and then I use SnapSeed or VSCO <– LOVE this app. Consequently all my instagram shots are 612 x 612.
Jo-Anne On Friday, June 22 at 9:38 pm
Me I just put my camera on auto and snap away………….and hope for the best………..lol
Debamundo On Friday, June 22 at 11:25 pm
I do it exactly the same way you do, for the same reasons. Great minds think alike.
melodee On Saturday, June 23 at 1:08 pm
I always use my phone's camera and then apply the filter. Sometimes I even apply more than one filter to get an even more striking effect. I also don't upload through the instagram site if I'm putting it on FB.
Lisa On Saturday, June 23 at 4:21 pm
I'm a photographer and use a Canon G9 and Photoshop. I have wanted to start applying filters and actions to my photos for a long time. I found one site to do this and added a filter to one photo but didn't want my photos to be on their site. (http://lisadiamondphotography.blogspot.com/2011/06/hand.html) I also gratefully discovered the Pioneer Woman's photo actions around December 2011 and these actions are revolutionary! I had been wanting to use Instagram for a long time but I didn't have an iPod. My son had an iPod that he wasn't using anymore and he showed me how to use Instagram. I don't want my photos to automatically go onto Instagram and didn't want to share them because I only put my best photos on my photography website http://lisadiamondphotography.blogspot.com. I have my Instagram settings on "don't share" and they don't go on Instagram. I used instaport.me to download my Instagram photos. Then I learned I can download the photos directly into my computer by using Image Capture, which is what I use to download my photos from my Canon G9. Believe me, this has all been trial and error. My son also told me about an App that I now use more than Instagram: it's called PictureShow. It shoots in a 35mm-ish format and not a square format. It keeps the original shot in the Photo Library. I can add different frames, lighting, noise, etc. to my photo. It's satisfying to add different effects so easily – easier than using Photoshop. When I am done adding the effects, I email the photo to myself right away and put it in my MacBook files. I am addicted to PictureShow. I'm looking forward to checking out all the apps that the PW readers mentioned and know I will become addicted to them! Great question, Ree!
Shanda On Sunday, June 24 at 1:52 am
I totally agree with you for all the reasons that you mentioned plus the ability to import it to Instagram twice and apply two different finishes and make the decision side by side which I like.
Jennifer On Sunday, June 24 at 11:56 am
I use both my camera app and instagram app. I have noticed though, anytime I take a photo using instagram it saves it in my photos automatically. I don't remember that being a setting option.
RedRockinGal On Sunday, June 24 at 11:16 pm
I just switched from Android to Iphone. I would like to know how to save an Instagram photo without uploading it to the Instagram website. I was able to do this on Android. It was so much more flexible because I could take quick photos and decide which ones to refilter or upload later.
Darcy Ferris On Monday, June 25 at 12:59 am
I rarely take with instagram or with the camera first. I have apps and I usually know which app I want to use with each photo. My favorite pic apps are by far (Lens+, PicShop, Vintage Cam) They are endless to choose from, but rule of thumb for me is that is HAS to be free. lol. Feel free to check out or follow me on IG at #thedreamingfields
A lot of people transfer their professional photos over to their phone and then use IG to post them. I feel that is cheating. lol. All my IG photos are taken on my phone. =)
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Tracey C. On Monday, June 25 at 10:46 am
I usually shoot from the camera first, and then upload to IG — BUT — I can't for the life of me — figure out how you are able to import the whole photo – with the black borders, instead of only getting a portion of the whole image… clear as mud??
58Teresa On Monday, June 25 at 10:51 am
me too – me too – i take the photo on the phone – import to instagram and then play with it.
Andrea Howe On Monday, June 25 at 1:58 pm
Thank you P-Dub! Because of you, I checked out Instagram and downloaded it. I'm addicted! I spent hours importing pix and changing them and looking for my friends and sending them invites. I'm HOOKED!
But yes, in answer to your question, I prefer to import my photos that way I still have the originals untouched and also, I have the photos in multiple places / files, which is always a safe bet against any computer / software glitches.
Michelle Gray On Monday, June 25 at 2:00 pm
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rbcommitte you are just crazy and still one of them haters but its ok its always fun monday mornings when i know people like you are thinking to yourselves damn hes good. And demo they just need Steve and Hakeem. If Hakeem comes back then he will get the coverage and smith wont have to beat the doubles.Also they could always use Smith as the 3rd option behind Manningham when they are back. The problem the Giants have is they lost both there starters, they can deal with having one of them. It will be ok.
rockymtngmenfan I have to strongly disagree with you on the Eli comment. This yr hes been very consistant even though the numbers will not show it that way. Got to remember 9 or 10 of his interceptions have bounced off his targets. Also the past two weeks we cant put on Eli what so ever. The Dallas game Nicks stopped on a route, the defense decided not to show up until it was to late and the offensive line helf everytime something positive happend.The Eagles game Bradshaw fumbles away a key drive and then a couple ints when he was just trying to make plays real late. This team needs to just weather the storm and plug away with a simple game plan and just play sound football. When they get there weapons back we all know they are one of the if not the most explosive offense in the league.
It sure was a dirty hit and its funny because Rolle got flagged and fined for a hit that in my opinion was not as bad as the one Boss took.This guy came across the middle and even changed the direstion of his helmet mid dive to Hit Boss.I mean the ball was 15 yards behind them at that point.
Kinda funny since last yr was his best yr.Oh yea that was without Plax.Dont hate
Lol I think Snowman is just another carbo.Both talk out of their butts and really havnt a clue to what they are talking about.I come to this blog and try to read and talk with football fans who actually know something but there is always a few like you two who well couldnt tell a football from a softball.
Lol snowman I guess you are new to football because you are nuts and i am on this blog everyday and you would be the only one with those crazy thoughts.
lol this just reminds me of the little sister opening her big mouth to someone and the older brother taking the punishment for it at school.What else is new with the Jets no class what so ever from ownership to the fans.Shocker!!!!!!!!
I agree with the first two comments and some of the third.Sage is def a top end backup qb and atleast if eli were to go down we have a backup who could milk the giants till he gets back.As far as snowman talkin Bomar eli controverse its no way.Bomar wont be that type of guy to challenge eli.He can however be a guy who warrants a 3rd or 4th round pick and earn a starting job on a team like the cheifs or hell the vikings when farve dies.
Number one.Give up the Trade Jacobs idea.Hes had one bad year and oh by the way it was still over 800 yards.The line didnt play well last year pass or run and he was nicked up last year.Dang lol.Two Dodge is young and while inconsistant he has the ability to be a good punter in this league,we just have to deal with it until he gets it all down.He has improved since rookie camp alot.Also one more thing people dont trade MLB's for a runningback lol .
Trade jacobs? Really? You people are out of your minds lol.You want to go into the season with just Bradshaw and nothing behind him?Jacobs has ran pretty well this preseason and honestly the coaching staff in my mind are doing nothing but trying to save his body for the regular season.Really though?Trade an important piece of your offense away for a corner? lol
I agree somewhat Gmen4life.While Oharas injury is the one im concerned about because you are right.The center is a hugeeeeee piece to that line and I do not trust anyone else.Especially since Eli and Ohara have been working together exclusively since 04.But Ohara is def a warrior and I believe if it were game time he would be all set to go.There just is no reason to push it right now in week one of camp.Carbo you have always been and always will be a moron but its ok we have all accepted that now.
Guys its ok! Dont get in a panic yet.It hasnt even been a week of practices.This happends every yr to every team.These players work out all off season but the muscles are not ready for the turns in football mode yet.They have all been nothing but tweaks and the Giants are being smart by not pushing them to far when they get tight and what not.We just dont hear about the other teams because well lets face it.WE DONT PAY ATTENTION TO OTHER TEAMS IN TRAINING CAMP.lol
I have to say im very happy the Giants went after rolle over dansby.Number one he is younger with more upside.I think we have already seen how good Dansby can be.Rolle should continue to get better with more experience.Two it opens them up for different options.They can go after a guy like morrison or go into the draft and make a move for mcclain or settle for spikes .
Because if they trade for Tory Holt they have to pick up his salary of around 7 mil this yr.Braylon is probably alot as well but is also much much younger.
There will be no 3-4 defense.If they do sign canty he will be a tackle which is basically what most 3-4 ends ae anyways.We do not have the backers to run this defense.There defense is set up for a 4-3 and will not change.
Crabtee isnt worth that what so ever.Why would you break the bank on and NFL unproven talent.Look at how many bust there are in the NFL Leaf,Ron Dayne i mean what kind of idiot would trade a 1st 2nd and 4th round pick for anyone let alone a player who has never played in an NFL game.Carbo is right in fact if your going to go that far give them coughlin osi and tuck as well what the hell throw in some money as well.
Alright first off Briggs will not be a New York Giant nor should any of us want him to be.He wants way to much money and the Giants proved you do not need to over pay these vets to win a championship.Also it does worry me that Gibril is gone but thats way to much money to give a guy who isnt worth 5 mil a yr.Im not worried I sat back here last yr and watched the gmen do exactly this last year and look what happend.These teams are going nuts.I mean Mitchell got over payed in Buffalo,Wilson in Oakland and Torbor was signed by noon on the first day.We will be alright so everyone take a deep breath lol.
The pics are funny but I agree with the guys at the top here.This superbowl should be more about the Giants winning it rather than the Patriots past.Start looking back at how well Eli and the defense played instead of something that doesnt matter anymore.
What game were you watching mike?Normally I agree with you 100% but you are about 90% wrong on this one.


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When it comes to action films, not much can beat a good knife fight. Close-quarters combat with knives creates fast-paced scenes that get the adrenaline going and maintain suspense. Throughout cinematic history, there have been a few knife-wielding stars who stood out above the rest, whether they preferred to brandish a particularly wicked hunting knife or were adept at handling multiple sporting knives.
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The final fight scene of Commando, in which Arnold Schwarzenegger brandishes one of the many sporting knives he uses in the film, is particularly memorable. As one Internet film fan puts it, "He's so bada** he brings knives to a gun fight and wins." A fully customized, specially made bowie knife was commissioned for the film. Arnold's character, of course, is a master with all knives and firearms, so by the time the knife fight scene arrives it's really no surprise that the Matrix (Schwarzenegger's character) wins out against Bennett (the ex-military turned villain).
Premiering in 1982, three years before Commando, Rambo's hunting knife theatrics raised the bar for all knife-wielding actors who followed. Equipped with a 14-inch saw back hunting knife, Sylvester Stallone's character in Rambo: First Blood is arguably one of the great knife wielders of film –this role had a heavy influence on the popularity of sporting knives on the big screen.
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This 2007 thriller features one of the most violent knife fights in film history. Attacked in a Turkish bath house by two Russian mobsters wielding sporting knives, Viggo Mortensen's character, Nikolai, defends himself unarmed. Nikolai – fighting, well, naked – manages to wrestles a knife from his attackers and takes them both out, leaving the bathhouse floor covered in blood. The scene has been consistently praised for its cinematography, even if it's a little hard to watch at times.
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(K2Climb.net) Italian K2 pioneer Lino Lacedelli died on the 20th November, local media reports.
After several failed attempts, K2 was finally summited in 1954 by the Italians, Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni. There has been a debate about the events that took place on that first climb ever since.
The final ascent was made by Lino and Achille and completed without oxygen according to the official story. But Walter Bonatti, then 24 years old, said that he and Hunza porter Mahdi not only left oxygen high up for the two lead climbers on the final summit push but were also forced to camp out in the snow when their two mates wouldn't let them into their tent.
At the return of the expedition Lino and Achille were celebrated as national heroes while an Italian newspaper later accused Bonatti of stealing oxygen and attempting a solo ascent ahead of Lino and Achille. Bonatti sued for libel and won, and later also published "The Mountains of My Life" where he displayed proof of his innocence, including a photograph of Lino and Achille wearing oxygen masks on the summit. Still, Bonatti was ostracized from the climbing community.
50 years after the 1954 K2 expedition, in a book released in 2006, a very old Lino Lacedelli - who had remained silent all this time - confessed what really happened on K2, and called Bonatti to apologize. "It's too late," Bonatti said.
Achille Compagnoni died earlier this year (on May 13) at age 94, taking his final version of events with him to his grave. Today Lino Lacedelli followed Achille for one last time, after making peace if not with Bonatti, then at least with himself.
Born 4 December 1925, Lino Lacedelli died a few weeks shy of 84 years on 20 November 2009.


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NENNEKAH, Okla. – A Nennekah family says they were scammed out of money over the phone.
One afternoon call took Misty and Eric McDowell by surprise.
A man on the other end told them they were eligible for a government grant.
Eric McDowell said, "They said if we pay $175, they would give us $6,900."
The near $7,000 windfall seemed like an amazing opportunity for the struggling couple.
They were told to buy a disposable debit card on which the money would be transferred.
McDowell said, "We gave them the numbers from the back of the card and they said okay wait 30-45 minutes and you can go to Western Union and you can get your money."
They waited inside a drug store 45 minutes but nothing happened.
When they called the Washington state number back, the caller told them Governor Mary Fallin's office needs them to pay $375 dollars to cover the taxes before they receive the money.
"And I said well that kind of makes sense because a lot of times you have to pay taxes on the money that you're going to get," said McDowell.
So they paid the money.
The man then told the couple their funds were frozen and they would need to pay another $575 dollars on a single card.
McDowell told the caller they did not have that much money.
The caller quickly lowered the amount to $300.
McDowell said, "I said well I might be able to do that but I'll have to toss it around. I have to borrow some money because were on a fixed income."
Desperate to get what they thought was a legitimate grant, they borrowed $300 from relatives and paid the extra fee, but the grant money never came.
Days later the phone started ringing again.
The scammers were fishing for more money.
McDowell said he told the caller, "I told them we don't have anymore. I said we've already spent $175, $375, and $300."
McDowell's step mother recently received a legitimate government grant for education, this made the opportunity seem all the more believable.
Police say there is nothing they can do.
Sheryl Presley with the Oklahoma City Police said, "Once the money is given we can't get it back."
Presley said scams like this are happening more and more.
"Whatever you loaded on that card now is basically the scammers when you give them the info. They can do whatever they want with the money and there is no paper trail of it so it pretty much vanishes." said Presley.
Presley says the bottom line is don't ever pay for taxes up front and remember the most important thing about phone calls.
"Don't talk to strangers and don't give strangers personal information. If a stranger calls you about any opportunity just hang up"


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http://www.thebaytheseries.com THE BAY: Confessions of Bay City is a six part exclusive interview with the characters of Dr. Christine Nelson (Sandra Dee Robinson), Dr. Keith Campbell (Real Andrews), Janice Ramos (Lilly Melgar), Will Campbell (Derrell Whitt), Zoey Johnson (Taylor Stanley) and Steve Jensen (Matthew Ashford). Filled with sex, lies, and scandal, THE BAY the Series is a new independent continuing drama, starring several iconic daytime and primetime television stars.
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Indians take damaging loss
Aug. 26, 2013 in Sports VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Spokane Indians left little margin for error in their quest for the Northwest League North Division second-half title after suffering a 3-1 loss at the hands …
Rangers roll despite Gutierrez's return to M's
Aug. 26, 2013 in Sports Mariners pitcher Joe Saunders didn't start well Monday, giving up two runs in the opening inning and another two in the fourth. In the seventh, A.J. Pierzynski smashed a three-run …
Fire burns duplex in North Spokane
Aug. 26, 2013 in City A North Spokane duplex caught fire Monday night, displacing two families and killing a pet.
WSU volleyball has hot young talent to mix with veterans
Aug. 26, 2013 in Sports With a top 15 recruiting class and six returning starters, including senior co-captain Marcelina Glab, things are looking up for the Washington State volleyball team in the rugged Pac-12 conference.
First Look: Washington State at Auburn
Aug. 26, 2013 in Sports Washington State at Auburn What it means for WSU: This tough road test is in stark contrast to the Cougars' 2012 season opener at Brigham Young. Many WSU fans expected … 1
Jeff Tuel could start in Bills opener
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Camper killed northwest of Priest Lake during Sunday's storms
Aug. 26, 2013 in Idaho, Outdoors Idaho Panhandle National Forests staffers are scrambling to assess tree damage at developed forest sites after a visitor was killed in the Stagger Inn Campground northwest of Priest Lake by … 13
Friends reflect on death of man shot by CdA police
Aug. 26, 2013 in Idaho Wendy Woods stood next to her blood-soaked carpet this morning and cried for the loss of her close friend, Eric Byron Johnston, who was shot and killed Sunday morning by … 98
Second teenager arrested in Delbert Belton case
Aug. 26, 2013 in City The father of one of the teens implicated in last week's beating death of a decorated World War II veteran thanked God for his son's peaceful capture, saying the family … 368
Ty Carter of Spokane receives Medal of Honor
Aug. 26, 2013 in City WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has bestowed the Medal of Honor on Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan who risked his life to save … 12
Gonzaga establishes new nursing school
Aug. 26, 2013 in City Gonzaga University will open a School of Nursing and Human Physiology, its first new school in nearly 40 years. 6
Ed Board backs Boise law school expansion, rejects cap
Aug. 26, 2013 in Idaho Idaho's State Board of Education, in a special meeting this morning, has voted 5-3 in favor of adding a second year to the University of Idaho's law school program in … 1
Thousands without power after thunderstorms
Aug. 26, 2013 in City Thunderstorms sweeping through the area last night knocked out power to thousands of Avista customers, many of whom still remain without electricity this morning. Isolated thunderstorms are predicted to return … 13
ConAgra recalls cookie dough because of peanuts
Aug. 26, 2013 in Health, Nation/World OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Foods Inc. is recalling some Kroger's Break 'N Bake chocolate chip cookie dough packages, because they contain peanuts. 11
Palestinians call off round of talks after clash
Aug. 26, 2013 in Nation/World QALANDIA REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian negotiators called off a planned round of peace talks Monday after Israeli soldiers killed three protesters during clashes following an arrest raid … 7
Coeur d'Alene police shoot, kill man
Aug. 26, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page A1 A Coeur d'Alene police officer yelled "drop it!" three times before fatally shooting a man at an apartment near downtown Sunday morning, according to two women who heard the confrontation. … 53
BNSF workers repair, replace track on main lines
Aug. 26, 2013 in City on Page A1 A rail gang of three dozen workers moved through Spokane last week, repairing and replacing track on BNSF Railway's main lines as part of a $125 million investment in the … 16
Syria to let U.N. look into attack
Aug. 26, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria agreed Sunday to a U.N. investigation into last week's alleged chemical weapons attack outside Damascus – a deal a senior White House official dismissed as "too … 3
Lobbyists eligible for public pensions
Aug. 26, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A1 ALBANY, N.Y. – As a lobbyist in New York's statehouse, Stephen Acquario is doing pretty well. He pulls down $204,000 a year, more than the governor makes, gets a Ford … 34
150 Nevada horses bought by activists, avoid slaughter
Aug. 26, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A2 RENO, Nev. – Some 150 mustangs that had been set to be auctioned off for possible slaughter after their removal from the range in Nevada have been granted a reprieve. … 13
National Zoo panda cub 'vibrant,' 'healthy'
Aug. 26, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian's National Zoo appears to be in excellent health, zookeepers reported after a 10-minute physical exam Sunday morning. The panda, born Friday …
Desert tortoises to be euthanized as funds run dry
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In brief: Tropical Storm Fernand flares up near Mexico
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Iraq insurgent attacks kill 46
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A group of students (I have word they are from the Physics Department) transformed Carleton College's Goodsell Observatory into a massive R2-D2. The college is located in Northfield, Minnesota and is small private liberal arts college.
Although no one has officially come forward and taken responsibility, there is word that all the modifications were either draped or taped onto the dome causing no harm. Nothing was defaced or spray painted and there is no lasting damage.
This is one of the cooler, certainly geeky, pranks I've seen. It's masterfully executed as well. In addition to just looking like our favorite droid from Star Wars, the gigantic R2 unit also emits all of his familiar beeps and bops. Hats off to the group of students who played this awesome "prank", we salute you.


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Six file to seek office
Filing for the 2014 election began Monday.
As of Tuesday afternoon, six candidates had filed to run.
For the county commission, Richard Stone, Stony Rushing and Sherry Hodges all filed to run as Republicans.
Sheriff Eddie Cathey filed for re-election as a Republican and challenger Sandra Peterson filed to run as a Democrat.
Senator Tommy Tucker filed to run for re-election as the state senator for District 35. He filed to run as a Republican.
On the federal level, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-8) filed for re-election Monday. Hudson was recently named one of the most conservative members of the House of Representatives by the National Journal.
"I am running for re-election to continue the fight against failed policies like Obamacare and to push for common sense solutions in Congress like a balanced budget amendment and real job creation," Hudson said in a statement. "Now more than ever, we
need conservative leaders who will stand up against Washington's big-government agenda and put power back into the hands of the American people."
Hodges is an incumbent at-large member of the board of education. Her term on the school board expires this year.
The filing period for federal, state and county offices will run until noon on Feb. 28. The primary will be May 6 and the general election is Nov. 4.
The filing period for the Union County Board of Education runs from June 25 until Friday, July 27 at noon, according to the Union County Board of Elections' website.
The filing period for Soil and Water Supervisors will run from June 9 until noon on July 7, according to the board of elections' website.
This year, on the federal level, the Senate seat currently held by Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) is up for re-election. Senators serve a six-year term. The 8th and 9th district House of Representatives seats, currently held by Hudson and Robert Pittenger (R-9), respectively, are also up for re-election and will serve two-year terms.
The District 20b District Attorney office, currently held by Trey Robison (R), is up for re-election this year. The district attorney serves a four-year term.
On the state level, all legislators serve a two-year term. The 35th District state senate seat, currently held by Tommy Tucker and the 36th District senate seat, currently held by Fletcher Hartsell are up for re-election. Both are republicans.
The 55th, 68th and 69th District seats, currently held by Republicans Mark Brody, Craig Horn and Dean Arp, respectively are also up for re-election.
On the county level, the county commissioner seats currently held by Republicans Todd Johnson, Jerry Simpson and Jonathan Thomas are up for re-election. The commissioners serve four-year terms.
The sheriff serves a four-year term and that position, currently held by Eddie Cathey (R), is up for re-election. The clerk of superior court office, currently held by J.R. Rowell (R), is also up for re-election and serves a four-year term.
Four seats will be open on the board of education. School board members serve for four years. It is a non-partisian board.
The District 3 seat, currently held by Chairman Richard Yercheck, will be up for re-election. The seat was filled two years ago when Dean Arp vacated the seat to run for state representative. Yercheck was elected in a special election and has only served for two years.
District 4, currently served by Rick Pigg and District 6, currently served by Marce Savage will be up for re-election, as well as the at-large seat currently held by Hodges.
Two soil and water supervisor positions are open. They are currently held by James Willis Cook and Norris Jeffrey. The office has a four-year term.


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Full detailed profile on Vincent Jones Played by Tobias Truvillion on One Life To Live Daytime Soap Opera.
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At Layla's apartment, although Vincent tells Shaun he can leave, Shaun replies, "I'm getting some bad vibes. I think I'll stay." After watching a movie, with 'three' being a crowd, Vincent and Layla worry about Shaun's mood – on the other hand, they wish for some alone time! Although Shaun offers to leave, Vincent and Layla feel bad for him and ask Shaun to stay. Later, on the couch, Vincent, Layla and Shaun fall asleep…
At Capricorn, although Cris tells Sarah she's doing a great job, he seems unsure. When Adriana, Rex, Layla, Vincent and Shaun arrive, they are surprised to see Sarah working there and decide to give her some very complicated drink orders! While Sarah is off getting drinks, Cris asks them to give her a break, saying the sooner Sarah makes some real money, the sooner she'll get out of his apartment. However, when Sarah comes back to the table to ask a question, she hears everything Cris said! Just as Cris regrets his words, Sarah heads to get the drinks then comes back with a perfectly complete order! After Cris and Sarah walk away, as Layla and Vincent discuss the Truman case, they wonder why Adriana and Rex are so quiet then state, "There's more to the story and you know what it is, don't you?"
Once Rex and Adriana convince Vincent and Layla that they know nothing, Sarah is called back for another round, to which she tells Rex, "I'll bring you another beer if you give me your loft!" Although Rex initially says no – as Sarah jokes with Shaun about moving in with her - he appears to be giving it some thought but excuses himself…
Later, at the gym, Rex and Vincent are stunned to see Adriana and Layla scouting out hot guys! When Nash arrives, the girls explain they are on the lookout for a new spokesperson. Although Adriana gives Nash the cold shoulder for what he did to Antonio, Layla deters Adriana back to the task at hand. Seeing a potential candidate across the room (Jared), Layla and Adriana want to approach him but are stopped by Vincent and Rex. When Layla asks, "What about you, Nash?" Nash replies, "I might consider it." However, after Adriana makes it known that Antonio would never forgive her if she hired Nash, Nash says, "I respect that. I'll just have to find another way to come up with the money…" Later, Adriana and Layla wonder if they really need a spokes model then regret having been taken in by Tate Harmon.
In the sauna, when Nash expresses owing Antonio money for the vineyard, he asks to once again lend money from Vincent. After Vincent explains his money is all tied up, Rex says, "I may have a way for you to get the money you need, but you have to take a risk." Rex talks about an upcoming high stakes poker game, invitation only, then gives Nash the password, "Tell Roxy you're there for the after-hours special." However, while Rex expresses how big Nash could win, Vincent warns how much he could lose…
Layla wakes up in Vincent's arms and says, "You make me feel so safe." When talk of Tate's arraignment comes up, Vincent says, "He better pay or I'll regret saving his life more than I already do."
Rex goes to Adriana's apartment and says, "John knows that Tommy is Todd's son, and he knows that I've known." Although Adriana panics, thinking they're going to be in real trouble, Rex says, "He doesn't know you're involved and doesn't have real proof that Tommy is TJ." However, Adriana reminds Rex, "He's not going to give up." Rex then suggests they dummy up a DNA test! Suddenly, Layla and Vincent appear from her bedroom, but they think Rex and Adriana are talking about Tate.
At the courthouse, Nora is surprised to see Matthew – who insists on staying for Tate's arraignment. Just as everyone is taking their seats, Tate is brought in and the judge calls order in the court. Eerily, Tate glares at Matthew. After the judge reads the charges against Tate, he denies counsel then says, "I plead guilty!" When Tate goes on, "My only regret is that I didn't finish what I started," the courthouse erupts! Once court is called to order, the judge immediately has Tate sent to Stateville until sentencing! On his way out of the courtroom, again, Tate glares at Matthew who says, "I feel bad for Tate because he's absolutely pathetic."
Outside of Evangeline's room, Vincent stops Todd, and says he can't see her. As Vincent says Todd needs permission, Layla comes out and stands behind his words. After Layla goes back inside with Evangeline, Todd tries to bribe Vincent into helping him get in! However, Vincent refuses Todd's money but listens as Todd describes his experience being in a coma – and how he could hear those talking to him, those who cared. When Todd leaves, Layla comes back out into the hallway to hear that Todd is finally gone. After Layla tells Vincent how much his support has meant, she suggests he take her home to make love!
Back at her apartment, Vincent kisses Layla's hand, her mouth, then Layla says, "Come to bed with me." Inside her room, Vincent and Layla give in to Passion!
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On August 19, the New York Times carried an interesting story on the "fading rebellion" in eastern Ukraine, where Vladimir Putin appeared to be "maneuvering for a face-saving settlement." The Russians were on the run. In the high command of the separatist rebellion, they'd been replaced with inexperienced Ukrainian locals. But three days later the Times poured cold water on its own optimism:
Russia on Friday escalated tensions with Ukraine to the highest level since its stealthy invasion of Crimea in the spring, sending more than 200 trucks from a long-stalled aid convoy into rebel-held eastern Ukraine over the objections of Kiev and, NATO said, conducting military operations on Ukrainian territory.
In other words, Russia had invaded Ukraine. Again.
And three days after that–today–the Times has arrived with more bad news: "Russia Says It Will Send Another Aid Convoy to Ukraine." Russia was planning to invade Ukraine again, again.
The first invasion, of the Crimean peninsula, was greeted with harsh words from American and European leaders, impressing upon Putin what a bully he was being. They made it clear they strenuously objected to his behavior. (I have in the past likened the West's condemnation of Putin to the way the teachers would deal with the Gilly character on Saturday Night Live. I think the comparison holds up pretty well.)
Putin assessed that he was to be hit with a guilt trip and some token sanctions for his Crimean adventure, shrugged it off, and went back for more. He was hit with some more token sanctions, and then some more serious sanctions. None of it deterred him.
On Friday, he invaded eastern Ukraine, and was immediately rewarded with the rest of the world falling all over itself to avoid using the term "invasion." Putin probably could not believe his good fortune, to have Western leaders and their media so pusillanimous. As long as we're all playing silly word games, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov decided to join in:
Mr. Lavrov said that Ukraine and the Red Cross created "artificial delays" for the first convoy, but said that Russia was ready to continue acting with complete transparency that would allow for inspections of future convoys. "The fact that the first convoy eventually delivered aid with no excess or incidents gives us reason to hope that the second one will go much more smoothly," he said.
Ukraine's response:
Mr. Lavrov's statements came as the authorities in Kiev charged that Russia had sent a column of armored vehicles across the border, and a day before a summit meeting in Minsk, Belarus, where President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Mr. Poroshenko will meet for the first time since early June. They will be joined by representatives of the European Union and the Russia-led Customs Union, including the presidents of Kazakhstan and Belarus.
And then the requisite moral equivalence from the Times:
Although the talks offer some hope for a negotiated settlement to the conflict in east Ukraine, both Mr. Putin and Mr. Poroshenko are under strong pressure from nationalists at home to stand firm.
This is a slightly weaker, but still fairly absurd, formulation of one of the media's favorite tropes. Here's Bill Keller comparing Iranian "hardliners" to American "hardliners"–in this particular case, that means comparing a former American ambassador to the United Nations and presidential advisor to the head of a violent Iranian paramilitary group personally sanctioned by Washington for human-rights abuses.
The Times has also used the formulation with regard to democratically elected Israeli politicians and Palestinian terrorists. And now we hear about Ukrainian and Russian nationalists spoiling for a fight.
The problem here is that one of those countries has invaded the other twice this year. So-called "nationalists" in Ukraine are simply Ukrainians objecting to being invaded with lethal force. "Nationalists" in Russia are, in this case, not really nationalists at all but ethnic imperialists.
There is currently a land war in Europe. Russia is threatening to expand that European land war. The cause of this is not dueling nationalisms but militaristic autocracy encountering self-defense. And by the way, this war may already include Russian war crimes, including the following:
Mr. Lavrov was also questioned about a rebel military parade held Sunday in the separatist stronghold of Donetsk, where prisoners of war from the Ukrainian Army were paraded through the streets by armed guards bearing bayonets.
Lavrov responded that he didn't see a problem with it. Perhaps the West could help Kiev spell it out for him. They could start by using the word "invasion" a bit more freely.


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For months, supporters of Israel, as well as its foes in this country, have been trying to understand which way the wind is blowing in the Obama administration. But after the president's meetings with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, it's becoming quite clear that the breeze is swaying away from the Israelis. The president's statements about Israeli settlements during the photo-op with Abbas on Thursday certainly sent the Palestinian away happy. As the New York Times report on the meeting indicated, Obama was prepared to directly intervene in a dispute that has usually been left to lower level functionaries:
Mr. Obama reiterated his call for a halt to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, and said he expected a response soon from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Mr. Obama's words echoed — albeit less bluntly — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's brusque call on Wednesday for a complete freeze of construction in settlements on the West Bank. In expansive language that left no wiggle room, Mrs. Clinton said that Mr. Obama "wants to see a stop to settlements — not some settlements, not outposts, not natural growth exceptions."
Her comments took Israeli officials by surprise.
Mr. Obama said something similar last week during private talks with Mr. Netanyahu at the White House, and Mr. Netanyahu responded that he could crack down on outposts, but not on the natural growth of settlements, according to American and Israeli officials.
The administration then took the quarrel public, laying down the marker that allowing natural growth would not satisfy the United States and that administration officials would not limit themselves to the diplo-speak of the past that simply called settlement expansion "unhelpful." The decision left the two allies hurtling toward their first public fight.
In the aftermath of the meeting, the Palestinians are spinning their triumph furiously for the world press. According to Aaron Klein of WorldNetDaily.com, Obama promised Abbas that a future Palestinian state would have Jerusalem as its capital.
Klein quotes Nimer Hamad, Abbas' senior political adviser as saying: "Abu Mazen (Abbas) heard from Obama and his administration in a very categorical way that a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is in the American national and security interest," Hamad said.
Even more upsetting for Israelis is another quote in Klein's story in which he cites another Palestinian Authority official, this one anonymous, who said, "We were told from this new administration they will not allow a Netanyahu government to hurt their efforts of rehabilitating U.S. relations with the Arab and Islamic world, which is a high priority of Obama."
Even if one takes this last anonymous quote with a grain of salt, there is no question that the entire thrust of Obama's Middle East diplomacy appears to lead toward downgrading the U.S. alliance with Israel. While virtually ignoring the nuclear quest in Iran which ensures that before long Israel will be faced with an existential threat to its existence, ironically Obama has now framed the talks with the Palestinians in a way that guarantees that no progress will be made. We can expect this trend will be confirmed in Obama's speech to the Arab world from Cairo this week.
Obama's main accomplishment in these two meetings has been to encourage the Palestinians to believe that he will deliver the Israelis to them on a silver platter. In the same story by Klein the Palestinians make clear that they feel no pressure to make any reciprocal gestures to the Israelis such as recognizing the legitimacy of Israel as a Jewish state. As was the case when Bill Clinton similarly encouraged Abbas's predecessor Yasser Arafat to think he could hold out for more and more concessions and raise the ante with violence, the result of this U.S. blunder will not be peace.