Over the last ten years things have changed immensely in my life. In the early days of my internet life I spend many days and nights hacking, stripping and rewriting code - it's how I've learnt. I no longer spend so much time writing code, though it is still a passion. I still enjoy coding... Continue Reading →
Shooting the Glenelg Ferris Wheel
I've uploaded three more photographs from yesterdays walk at Glenelg onto my Redbubble gallery. Here are a few shots of the Ferris wheel at Glenelg, each available to purchase upon cards, canvas, posters, laminated and framed. Below they are displayed framed Large (406mm x 610mm), within a box-style frame (20mm wide x 40mm deep). Follow... Continue Reading →
Dont Ignore the People
Dear Mr Country-Leader, Corporate-Boss, Telco, Senator of Communication in Australia, etc: The general public don't care if you do not implement their ideas. Most voters have come to expect that - they see through all your promises made days before each election. But they do care if you don't ask for their opinions, ideas and... Continue Reading →
City of Blinding Lights (Part 2)
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 →
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 →
Which Photographs to frame for SALA?
Three years ago someone told me about SALA - The South Australian Living Artists Festival. I'd never heard about it, but was fascinated with the idea: An artist could get their legs in the Adelaide art-world through this type of event. That year I had a lot of people pushing me from the side to... Continue Reading →
Getting a Response from your SocNet
In Chris Garrett's latest article, he asks: Do you deserve your social media followers? Here is my response: This seems to be the way of the current state of the WWW. A billion voices attempting to shout louder than the next, all asking for something yet giving very little in return. We are all guilty... Continue Reading →
Catching a Butterfly
Two frames of Monarch Butterflies photographed during my walk last weekend in the bushland: Caught in the Moment Centre of Attention The images above are within a large wallnut box-frame (610cm x 406cm) with a black matte. They retail for $135 each. Alternative sizes and colours are available through the link on each image.
7 Sites of Photographic Tips
Some days I have something to say, some days I find it's all been said already. At least once. Here's a few things some people have said about photography : 1. You Should Memorise the F-Number Series. 2. 10 New Years Resolutions Every Photographer Should Make. 3. Why Set Your Photography Goals? 4. 7 Tips... Continue Reading →
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