25th
May
2013
In a flash, my confusion returned. Let me explain. Today, for the first time in years, I used my fancy flash to take some photos. A big family affair, where the light was important. And since I’ve been “contemplating” the purchase of another electronic flash, either as reinforcement or replacement, I wanted to know how the current equipment would work out for me.
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posted in photography |
17th
May
2013
After a confusing double-header session with chat windows, involving a cousin and a sibling, here’s the thing. An honest politician is hard to find, and vacations are too short.,
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3rd
February
2013
Just heard something worth repeating: “Everyone has a life story to tell”. Keep that in mind, the next time you learn about someone “famous” bumping someone “less so”. Case in point, those that sculpt snow for the Carnaval. Under deadlines imposed by the organizers, as well as those from weather. Yesterday, the competitors were told to lay down their tools and take a break. The site was required for a photo op by Stevie. That taste in your mouth should be one of bile.
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21st
October
2012
Instead of changing my laptop, I’ve changed the drive. One of them, anyways. I found that there just wasn’t enough space available in my configuration. Funny how that works.
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posted in photography, technology |
16th
July
2012
Time to take a break from The Dance. The musical interlude started this morning, when my desktop icons changed order and alignment. Yes, this is the wonderful world of Windows, where the next viral infection is just a step to the left…
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25th
June
2012
Now that I’ve got solar power on my mind, I’ve been reading and collecting and trying to get ready for a sunny day. Have my first battery (a 7Ah gel cell) with room to expand, and now I have a controller. Actually, I already had one, but it was simply for voltage. Now my kit contains a small circuit board that allows me to trickle charge. Apparently that’s really important. And since I’m not afraid to melt a little solder from time to time, I ordered and received a kit from AcmeQRP. Today, I assembled it.
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16th
April
2012
I tried. I lasted about five years, following my shift from silver salts to bits and bytes. Played the zoom game. And now I’ve returned to the fold. Prime time is back.
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posted in education, photography |
