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• Review: Abita 25th Anniversary Vanilla Doubledog
  on Sep 13, 2012 in beer & wine
  For my first beer review published here, I'm reviewing Vanilla Doubledog from Abita Brewing Company, brewed to celebrate their 25h Anniversary.  Why this beer?  Because I was just at my local neighborhood market, saw this beer for the first...
• No camera, no photos - time to diversify
  on May 28, 2012 in announcements
  It's been a while since I've published any new photos.  Here's the quick timeline: In March, I pre-order the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is 'released' in April In May, my Panasonic GF2 is lost - possibly stolen Later in May, Ama...
• No camera, no photos - time to diversify
  on May 28, 2012 in announcements
  It's been a while since I've published any new photos.  Here's the quick timeline: In March, I pre-order the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is 'released' in April In May, my Panasonic GF2 is lost - possibly stolen Later in May, Ama...
• a novel new flash diffuser, but how useful is it?
  on Apr 9, 2012 in announcements
  Using a flash definitely has its pros and cons - natural light just isn't always perfect, sufficient, or properly distributed, but light from a flash tends to look harsh and unnatural.  One way to make flash look less harsh is to use a diffuser, sof...
• a novel new flash diffuser, but how useful is it?
  on Apr 9, 2012 in announcements
  Using a flash definitely has its pros and cons - natural light just isn't always perfect, sufficient, or properly distributed, but light from a flash tends to look harsh and unnatural.  One way to make flash look less harsh is to use a diffuser, sof...
• photo of the week #1
  on Apr 8, 2012 in photo of the week
  In order to get myself to post photos on a more regular basis, and feature individual photos for no other reason than I like them, I am starting a 'photo of the week' series.  Each week, I will select a favorite from my recent unpublished photos to...
• photo of the week #1
  on Apr 8, 2012 in photo of the week
  In order to get myself to post photos on a more regular basis, and feature individual photos for no other reason than I like them, I am starting a 'photo of the week' series.  Each week, I will select a favorite from my recent unpublished photos to...
• photo gear store launched!
  on Apr 6, 2012 in announcements
  In support of several published and upcoming articles on selecting camera gear, I've put together a store that includes the various products mentioned, plus others I think may be of interest. ...
• photo gear store launched!
  on Apr 6, 2012 in announcements
  In support of several published and upcoming articles on selecting camera gear, I've put together a store that includes the various products mentioned, plus others I think may be of interest. ...
• the 'why' and 'how' of selecting a tripod
  on Apr 3, 2012 in tips & tutorials
  Have you ever tried taking a picture in low light, without a flash, of an inanimate object, letting your camera select the shutter speed?  Chances are, it came out blurry.  Even using a higher ISO setting and ignoring the noise, the photo p...
• the 'why' and 'how' of selecting a tripod
  on Apr 3, 2012 in tips & tutorials
  Have you ever tried taking a picture in low light, without a flash, of an inanimate object, letting your camera select the shutter speed?  Chances are, it came out blurry.  Even using a higher ISO setting and ignoring the noise, the photo p...
• 16 new photos added to the animal galleries
  on Mar 20, 2012 in announcements
  My first update of pictures in over a month, these are all photos of animals, mostly insects (oh, and I erroneously put spiders in with insects, so, hint, there are a couple of spiders). ...
• 16 new photos added to the animal galleries
  on Mar 20, 2012 in announcements
  My first update of pictures in over a month, these are all photos of animals, mostly insects (oh, and I erroneously put spiders in with insects, so, hint, there are a couple of spiders). ...
• cleaning camera lenses
  on Mar 6, 2012 in tips & tutorials
  I've read a lot of different things about how to clean camera lenses, some of which contradict each other, and some that support questionable or unquestionably bad practices. I've decided to share what I have found to work for me, and things that are...
• cleaning camera lenses
  on Mar 6, 2012 in tips & tutorials
  I've read a lot of different things about how to clean camera lenses, some of which contradict each other, and some that support questionable or unquestionably bad practices. I've decided to share what I have found to work for me, and things that are...
• want wallpaper or a print? ok.
  on Feb 29, 2012 in announcements
  So, you saw something you really, really like, and think it would be the perfect thing to cover up that water stain on your wall?  Well, now we can do that. ...
• want wallpaper or a print? ok.
  on Feb 29, 2012 in announcements
  So, you saw something you really, really like, and think it would be the perfect thing to cover up that water stain on your wall?  Well, now we can do that. ...
• orchids
  on Jan 14, 2012 in on location
  I like taking photos of plants - they can be very complex, especially close up.  And, unlike most animals, they are less likely to move while taking their photo (but never discount the power of the wind).  Shortly after I began photographin...
• orchids
  on Jan 14, 2012 in on location
  I like taking photos of plants - they can be very complex, especially close up.  And, unlike most animals, they are less likely to move while taking their photo (but never discount the power of the wind).  Shortly after I began photographin...
• san diego zoo
  on Jan 13, 2012 in on location
  The now world-famous San Diego Zoo came from humble beginnings in 1916, when the Panama-California Exposition ended and a number of exotic animals on exhibit there were abandoned.  Today, the Zoo is home to over 3,700 animals from around the world,...

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