Category Archives: trivia
Another Top Ten
When the blog started to take off, it was partly due to a “Top Ten” list I did that included some notable sites, including the likes of Photoshop Insider (Scott Kelby), the Digital Photography Show (Scott Sherman & Michael Stein), Strobist (David Hobby), and others. Since then, I’ve done some other “Top Ten” lists all with a photo-theme to them. Well, I hadn’t done one in a while, so figured today is as good as any. But… with it being a Friday, which I typically reserve for humorous anecdotes, here’s a Top Ten to make you laugh (and intentionally not … Continue reading
At long last…
Well, the tooth ache is aching for a reason – apparently I am about to join the millions of Americans who must experience a root canal first hand. While I can take pain, a pain in the mouth is much more difficult for me to deal with than a pain anywhere else. Having had my share of broken bones, back aches, hang nails, migraines, hang overs, sprains, burns, scrapes, scars, and all that other stuff – for some reason oral vulnerabilities seem to cut me to the quick. My guess is on that day, there will be no post. But…until … Continue reading
Sweet Nothings
Ahhh, February 14th – the day of and for romance. Today, more than any other day of the year, couples are permitted to become super- and sugar-soaked sappy with their significant others. Flowers, chocolates, cards, poems, jewelry, movies, dinners, and of course, the *ahem* activities that can often follow from the dishing out of romance for 4 or 5 consecutive hours have become requisite components of a “holiday” that apparently is
Missed Mondays
Egads, I am such a slacker – never posted yesterday. I was still feeling the effects of a rather tedious weekend spent on some home renovations and Super Bowl side effects. Suffice to say, I hit the sack at 8pm – a first for me in quite a while. However, I do have some tidbits to share – both Scott Kelby and David Hobby from Photoshop Insider and Strobist fame respectively give mention to Joe McNally’s recent book – The Moment it Clicks. I usually avoid promotional recommendations, but with the excerpts that I’ve read and the buzz about it, … Continue reading
Best Blog Sites of 2007
Rather than regale the CB audience with some trivia for the Monday Minutia, I thought it might be fun to start off 2008 with the list of MUST SEE blogs for the year. These are blogs that I have come to know and love for very different and varied reasons, ranging in purpose and perspective from tips and tricks, to the nitty gritty of lighting, along with casual conversation and the occasional in-depth reading jaunt. Without further ado, I give you: THE SEVEN OF ’07! 1. Photoshop Insider – Daily posts from Scott Kelby, who is very well-known as both … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Tickle…
Well, the Monday Minutiae did not happen as I had hoped (my pillow convinced me to deal with it instead…), so I guess Tuesday will get a temporary trivia tickle (I can’t help it – alliteration is my ”thing”.) Did you know that Canon currently has 64 lenses on their website for purchase as of 12-17-07. Here’s the breakdown: Number of lenses w/IS: 17 Number of lenses w/USM: 46 Number of lenses at 2.8 or higher: 32 Number of dedicated macro: 5 Number of non EF-mount types: 4 Number of L Lenses: 25 Third Generation lenses: 3 Second Generation lenses: … Continue reading
