To understand where this article began, please read 'City of Blinding Lights (Part 1)' Back in my mid-20's I started looking at property as a viable money maker. But I was unemployed, non financial and, most importantly, didn't have a credit rating at any bank. So it was a pipe-dream that I kept to myself,... Continue Reading →
City of Blinding Lights (Part 1)
First let me explain the choice of title: Yes, it is U2 song. I started listening to it just as I was putting this article to paper. It is so apt, at least the title. Reason 2 explains how and why. Often the city lights blind us from seeing the right way. But sometimes they... Continue Reading →
Altercation on Adelaide Train
Tuesday is normally a normal day, with normal events happening in a normal order. But today that was not to be the case. Let's start at the beginning. After a short night of sleep, I awoke at 6.45am. The usual formalities followed, including showering and dressing for work. A hearty breakfast to put some weight... Continue Reading →
Photo Opportunity: Adelaide Government House
Adelaide Government house is open only a few times each year for special occasions. Whilst the entry is free, your gold coin donation will go to the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia, South Australia Branch Inc). WHEN: Sunday 28th February 2010, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. INCLUDED: Refreshments will be available for purchase, benefiting... Continue Reading →
9 Helpful Tips to Survive & Succeed a Job Interview
For some reason I felt compelled to compile a list of important tips to surviving a job interview. No, not the job, just the interview. Step #1 is succeeding getting your application read, Step #3 is getting the job - But Step #2 is surviving and succeeding at the job interview! So I have searched... Continue Reading →
GIMP Tutorial: Creating a Template for Redbubble Shirts
This article is written in reply to a friend who asked "How do I make T-Shirts for Redbubble with GIMP?" Because I don't know any other way, not even with Photoshop, I knew this had to be written. Step #1: Install GIMP. Read the fine print carefully. For Windoze users, there are components that you... Continue Reading →
When did you get your first Mobile Phone?
It's amazing how short a time we have had mobile phones, and how much we now take them for granted! In what year did you get your first mobile phone? Mine was in 1992, and before that I remember being the shoulder for the pack for an Architect's phone in the late 1980's. That was... Continue Reading →
Behind the Lens
There's only one photo-blog worth reading: Ferrell McCollough's work with AEB bracketing, HDR with Photomatix and everything in between. From this blog you'll not only learn, you'll get better at ALL your photography. From composition to colour and location to lighting, his blog has all you wanted to know.
15 Tips to Use the Nikon D5000
A redbubble friend, Levi Moore, has purchased the Nikon D5000. Being a Canon-user, I have little information about this particular camera . So thanks to YouTube, I not only found this (10min) video, I also found there is a lot of great techniques that will improve the use of this camera: