A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
The spammers are at it again. I had added a challenge-response question to try to block some of them, but when I got hit with over 300 spam comments in less than and hour, I knew I had to close them off again. From this point on, comments are closed. I really hate that some … Read More “Website Stuff” »
Yesterday we attended the groundbreaking for the new Charles H. Townes Science Center at Furman. The center will include three buildings – the existing Riley Math and Computer Science Building, a renovated Plyler Hall, and a new, yet-unnamed building to house Chemistry and Biology. The groundbreaking was attended by several Furman notables, including Dr. Townes … Read More “Groundbreaking” »
I came across this headline in today’s Greenville Cageliner… I didn’t know there was a spook market.
Three days until the movie version of "The da Vinci Code" comes out, and I’m still trying to reread the book before it opens. However, I can’t remember most of the plot, or at least I get confused because of all the similar books I’ve read recently. Here’s a quick rundown… The da Vinci Code, … Read More “Rockin’ the Christian World” »
I almost missed this. As I was shooting shots from the Liberty Bridge, a woman on a Segway was winding her way downward through the park. Funny, these things were supposed to take the world by storm as a new form of transportation. Actually seeing one in action is a rarity. [tags]Segway[/tags]
It was a beautiful evening, so what better than to head downtown with the new camera to take pictures of what thousands of others have photographed – Falls Park. I started snapping everything, slightly modifying the settings for experimentation. I noticed at least half a dozen people also shooting photos in the park. I almost … Read More “Downtown Shootings” »
I’m getting the hang of this new camera. It’s simplicity makes taking great shots almost as simple as point-n-click. On my Nikon N60, I had never really learned how to use the controls like I wanted. The frugal part of me didn’t want to waste film with experimentation, so I never really got good with … Read More “Playing with the Camera” »
This week has been the perfect storm for consumerism, at least as far as electronic gadgets are concerned. Last Saturday we got new cell phones, mid-week it was the Blackberry surprise, and today I finally got a digital SLR camera. I’d had my eye on the Nikon D50 for awhile, now. First, it’s one … Read More “Nikon D50” »
Day before yesterday my boss walked in my office and dropped a brand spanking new Blackberry 7250 on my desk to replace my worn-out Nextel i205. So, now I’ve got a gadget dilemma. The Blackberry has most, but not all, of the same functions as my Palm Life Drive. Do I stop carrying the Palm? … Read More “Crackberry” »
…and right on the heels of Confederate Memorial day… It never ceases to amaze me what some people do to their vehicles. In addition to the ever-so-lovely Confederate flag with trite saying, this truck sports an animated deer with a target on its belly. When the brake lights are on, the deer moves its front … Read More “Auto Decorations” »