I don't deny I've bought a lot of self-help books over the last twenty five years. Yet there are only a few that I regularly read, particularly pages and portions that pertain most to my want to fix my life. I'm one of those kids that walked around at high-school saying "This is a stepping... Continue Reading →
Seeking Wine for my SALA Exhibition
Coming up fast is my exhibition during SALA. Everything is framed, organised, and ready to hang on display. All I need now is wine for the launch of my SALA exhibition! Twenty bottles of mixed reds and white wines would be plenty. This afternoon I told the wife that we may need to buy these... Continue Reading →
3 Jobs Where the iPad Might Be Useful
Whilst some might say the iPad has limited functionality, I believe the latest toy from Apple is the perfect tool for these 3 types of workers: Photographers Entrepreneurs Consultants The world is filled with people who spend their days performing many of these jobs, often in combination. With the many applications that can be installed,... Continue Reading →
How do you use the Internet?
It would appear that I use the internet differently to most people. 1. I don't want to lead large groups of people. I prefer to be part of the group, get involved with the machinations and converse with the crowds. Yes, I am the leader of the Adelaide/SA Photographers on Redbubble. It is merely a... Continue Reading →
Canon 50D for Ransom, Your Support Needed
Please help: A Canon 50D body is being held hostage in a layby bin somewhere in Adelaide. They won’t give it to me until I pay the other half of the ransom. With your purchases from my Redbubble gallery, I can give this 50D all the TLC it needs to survive in a loving household.... Continue Reading →
10 Winners in the Adelaide/SA ‘Beach by Night’ Photo Challenge
For those who submitted and for those who have been wondering: The winner is Tarsia with this beautiful photograph of 'Sunset at Semaphore', voted the the most popular entry in this challenge with 5 votes. The following nine photographs, in order of highest votes acquired, are: ~ "At The End of the Day" by Ian... Continue Reading →
Today’s Client: Red Jewellery
Two shots from a jewellery shoot I did late this afternoon. Lot of fun. I'd love to do more shoots like this, where the still-life is very still! Client arranged the jewellery, plus helped by holding the diffusers! Letting someone who loves jewellery to organise the product is the best thing. Here are my two... Continue Reading →
45 Photographers on Twitter
Yep, I am now connected with 44 of the most amazing photographers on the planet. See if you can find the 45th person whose too humble to consider himself an amazing photographer. Yes, I also connect with many organisations and photography related websites that have people who tweet on their behalf, but this is about... Continue Reading →
Everything you wanted to know about Coffee
About Coffee Latin Name: Coffea arabica Alternate Names: Arabian Coffee, Devil's Brew, Java, Espresso Family: RUBIACEAE Parts Used: Roasted kernel of ripe dried seeds. Properties: Antiemetic, Antinarcotic, Appetite Suppressant, Cardiac Stimulant, Cerebral Stimulant, Diuretic, Laxative, Muscle Relaxant, Stimulant, Vasoconstrictor. Internal Uses: Asthma, Catarrh, Constipation, Fatigue, Jet Lag, Migraine, Narcotic Poisoning, Obesity, Pain, Paralysis Internal Applications:... Continue Reading →
Online Networking vs Real-World Networking
Me, I make decisions on a moment by moment basis. Meaning that if things change, then I change. I can adapt to almost any situation, and usually without much contemplation. I find this a good trait, yet some people think it means I am two-faced. Yeah, I can see that, but they see this as... Continue Reading →
What is your #1 Favourite Web Site?
The WWW holds an ever-increasing plethora of web sites that help us do almost everything! Yet there must be just one, JUST ONE WEB SITE, that means the world to you. I had to take a long look at all the sites I find myself using for various reasons, but in the end I kept... Continue Reading →
Latest Purchases
Thanks to whomever bought these photographs from my Redbubble photo gallery recently: Cherry Pink x 1 Pink Borne x 1 Lion Heart x 1 Heaven’s Door x 1 John’s Harem x 4 All of these images are also available matted, laminated, mounted, upon canvas and within frames, and as posters. Take a look, I'm always adding... Continue Reading →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
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