Starting a new thread to keep this project alive. I hope to have this done by the June meetup, but I'll have my camera with me and will be taking plenty of shots in case something unusual shows up. (Vents, not people...)
Here are a few shots I've taken to show you what I need. Pretty easy process:
Use the macro seting on your camera if you have it. Sharp focus is key!
Use the large size photo setting.
Take the photo directly over the vent - no angled shots.
Leave some room around the vent to crop it into a square and still have a little space around the vent.
I am shooting for a .jpg at 300dpi - approximately 1200 pixels X 1200 pixels. I can use what you have as long as it has a high enough resolution.
Send me a couple shots if you can, and I'll pick the best one.
Use this email address to send your files: mgierke at mac dot com
Thanks, and have fun!
This one is cropped a little tight, shoot for something like the first two if you can.