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This is my first post using the WordPress app for iPhones. Since this is my first time using it, I’m not quite ready to provide a “formal” review, but so far I can definitely say that I love the flexibility it provides. I now have the ability to post directly from my iPhone…anytime, anywhere…complete with [...]
Despite the heat, Saturday was a most lovely day in Houston and I was out and about town enjoying it. The sky was an awesome blue with its fluffy, perky clouds. On my way to have lunch at Pappas BBQ after I left the doctor’s office, I had the unusual opportunity to snap these images [...]
After a long, hard work week, a friend and I decided to meet at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen for Happy Hour last Friday with one specific mission in mind: Eat, drink and get merry like Christmas! As usual, the drinks were superb and the food was oh-so-good! And I managed to capture nearly all of this [...]
Shot this while at the market this morning. I had intentions of shooting more, but got totally caught up in the shopping and forgot. I was also so hungry that my mind’s secondary focus was on getting home as quickly as possible to eat. Not too bad for an indoor image. Pretty good overhead lighting in [...]
I GOT IT! Yes, I came home to my new iPhone 3GS Friday evening. I am beside myself with excitement, to say the least. This image was taken indoors near a window this afternoon. Minor colour correction in post, but nothing major. Anyone interested in seeing the original image, just comment or email me. I guess [...]
This image was taken this morning with my poor little Nokia 6085 mobile phone (rockin’ my Muslem-esque look). Sent it to a friend, via text message. He liked it, so I posted it. Image quality is ridiculous! Now, if this isn’t grounds for an iPhone 3GS, I don’t know what is! Nuff said. Stay [...]
I figured out what to do with part of my day. More selective focusing in manual mode. The sweltering mid-90s temperatures of late have pretty much provided the death nail to any ideas I had of shooting outdoors. Perhaps one of these days after sunset. So, I decided to just take random shots of things [...]
Nikon D50, 50mm f/1.8 From the comfort of my cool, peaceful surroundings my gaze is fixed in amazement on the picturesque view of a shimmering sun accentuating sleepy clouds wafting through endless azure as if they are fully aware of themselves and their beauty, giving thanks to God for their very existence. A deceptively inviting image, [...]
Until today, I had been shooting everything in “auto” mode. That’s a shame, I know, but I’m lazy like that sometimes. But knowing in the back of my mind that I must start shooting manually in order to step up the level of my game and become a serious photographer prompted me to break out [...]
Instead of just the weekly random photo, I shot more video footage yesterday to continue honing my tripod skills. Things went a bit better this time. My hands weren’t nearly as shaky, but I still need to become more proficient in operating the tripod controls. The Velbon DV-7000 is a tight little fluid-head tripod, but [...]
Finally got around to testing the new tripod I purchased a couple of months ago. Sad that it took me so long, I know, but I’ve been busy with other things. Hopefully, I will shoot something decent soon, but I had a bit of time on my hands this evening and decided to make this [...]
What started out as cloudy and gray seems to be transforming into lovely and blue. Pomegranate green tea and smooth jazz complement this beautiful, breezy Sunday afternoon. Had to pry myself away from Twitter again this morning. So cool, so many interesting people, so much great information, it’s easy to get carried away, but alas, [...]
Inspired by Michael Johnson (1996 Olympics in Atlanta) and Usain Bolt (2008 Olympics in Beijing).
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