mark.thomas.7@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Oh, and one more thing.
>
> Here:
>
http://groups.google.com.au/group/rec.photo.equipment.35mm/msg/c164f128a07655a7
> it is revealed that Douglas (posting as 'Julian', but we won't tell
> anyone) was ripped off by Fred Miranda.
> Julian states:
>> Doug pioneered Interpolation (enlargement) of digital images in
>> Australia. His early efforts (before Genuine Fractals ever existed)
>> are still used today by the likes of "Fred Miranda" who markets the
>> exact same process Doug invented under the description of "stair
>> Interpolation". Later mathematical algorithms Doug and his Daughter
>> developed, resulted in several leading (mostly American) photographers
>> adopting his enlargement process.
>
> Someone should tell Fred, I guess, and ask him to pay Douggie his
> dues.
>
> And remember, every time you "stair Interpolate" (I think the
> capitalisation is a trademark..), it's all because of Doug.
>
>
> Is there some reason that every time I see Doug's name, I think of Dr
> Evil? Maybe it's the "use" of "quotations", maybe it's just the whole
> deal..
>
> Doug's achievements are the stuff of legend - I may dig up a few more
> if anyone is interested..
Looks like Brisbane Tourism have jumped on the bandwagon
Postcard bought in a little cafe next door to the Palace Backpackers
http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=brisbanebgxj8.jpg
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