Things Overheard
Heard over the intercom… Assistance needed in the blind cutting area, Assistance needed in the blind cutting area. How nice! Lowes provides a special cutting area just for blind people.
Local, Photography
In all my ranting about pedestrians, I forgot to post my reason for being out and about yesterday. The early morning light was quite nice. I first stopped by the historic Springwood Cemetery downtown and got a few shots. Next, I headed on over to Falls Park to see if I could get the silky … Read More “Silky Water” »
Local, Rants
This morning I got up very early to catch the soft morning light. As I was driving along Wade Hampton Blvd, I noticed several people walking. In most cities, this would be no big deal. But this is Greenville. One does not walk unless one has no access to a car. I automatically began to … Read More “Walkers” »
Photography, Travel
Despite some threatening clouds in our area, we decided to take the convertible up through Pisgah National Forest and onto the Blue Ridge Parkway. The roads were a bit crowded, as one might expect for a holiday weekend, but the weather held off and we had a nice drive. I battled the crowds at Looking … Read More “Parkway” »
Photography
Another one of my photos was selected for the Nikon Stunning Gallery. It’s tucked inside, so you have to click the "More" button at the top.
Uncategorized
"It must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursday’s." In memory of Douglas Adams, participants are requested to carry a towel with them all day.
EdTech
I was checking e-mail on my Blackberry and typing with my thumbs, when Laura relayed and observation made by our friends, John & Sandy. They have two kids (pictured above) who are true digital natives. Sandy noticed that the kids tend to do everything with their thumbs as opposed to their index fingers. Pressing … Read More “Digital Natives – Thumb Evolution” »
Miscellaneous
I should be teaching. That realization hit me like a ton of bricks during dinner this evening. It seems that every time I learn something new, I immediately try to figure out some way to teach it. Take for example my recent discovery about SLR vs DSLR lenses – my first thought was to post … Read More “Teaching” »
Gear, Photography
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Well, maybe instead of Dickens we need to paraphrase Shakespeare: Two cameras, both alike in dignity.. One of the reasons I selected the D50 was because it was so similar to my N60. The controls are almost identical, and lenses can be … Read More “A Tale of Two Cameras” »
Photography
Nikon and Flickr have partnered to create a showcase of photos called the Nikon Stunning Gallery. Apart from a semi-nude picture of Kate Moss holding the new Nikon S6, it features shots from Flickr that have been selected for inclusion. Guess what? My Easter egg close-up shot was selected! Right now it’s on the front … Read More “Nikon Stunning Gallery” »