Archive for September, 2010

Broken Dreams (or Themes)

Broken Dreams (or Themes)

September 29, 2010 No Comments

It’s come to my attention that the site has been experiencing some severe delays in load times.  I am looking into the problem and will correct things shortly – in the meantime, please excuse the dust as I clean things up a little…and enjoy the simplified layout for a while!

Five Key Elements of Tripod Leg Purchasing

Five Key Elements of Tripod Leg Purchasing

September 29, 2010 4 Comments

It doesn’t matter whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the field, the purchase of a tripod  is something that we all consider and eventually make the plunge with in the field of photography.  Let’s face it, we get sharper shots, are forced to plan composition more carefully, and in general, a tripod ...

Practice What You Preach

September 28, 2010 2 Comments

It’s one thing to come out every day with good solid advice for how to do anything, whether it’s manage your finances, run a business, or (as is the case here), how to take better pictures.  It’s another thing entirely to follow ones’ own advice.  There are countless instructors out there that offer great learning ...

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Hardware review:  Sigma 8-16mm

Hardware review: Sigma 8-16mm

September 27, 2010 No Comments

As an avid proponent of doing due diligence, I’ve always encouraged people to do research on lenses before buying them.  Whether it means renting them from vendors like LensProToGo, Rent Glass, or through vendor relationships, it’s a great way to get a first hand look on how lenses perform under a variety of circumstances.  This ...

Colorado – Not Just Sunsets!

Colorado – Not Just Sunsets!

September 24, 2010 4 Comments

While working through the material for today and next week, a friend called up and asked if I’d be interested in joining him for a stroll through downtown during sunset.  Being one to never turn down a sunset, or a photo walk, or city architecture, I readily agreed.  So, we met near downtown Denver.  Gregg ...

Creating HDR Panos with PTGui

Creating HDR Panos with PTGui

September 23, 2010 3 Comments

A while back I had approached a few companies about putting together an article on how to create panoramas.  One of those companies was PTGui – and I’ve finally had a chance to put together a few images through their software to take a look at the processing and stitching quality.  First impressions are good…what ...

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Cheap Ink Refills

A little birdie had told me a while back that Walgreens is now offering very affordable ink refills for...

April Contest Winner, Summer Schedule

Many of you have patiently been awaiting the winner of the April contest winner announcement, as well as the...

Which Way the Wind Blows…

As many of you know, I have been moving fast and furious since starting a new position as a...

Wordless Wednesday #013: Sunny Days

 

The Best Camera…

Repeat after me…is the one you have with you! While traveling recently (my DSLR is just too bulky for...