Nine Steps to Healthy Photography

This works predominately for any one of the many artists on Redbubble.com, yet it could work anyone who sells their artwork either via retail or through their own website. 1. Upload work. View and review each piece as a Card, Canvas and Poster, and Framed, Mounted and Laminated. ... This helps you to see how... Continue Reading →

September 21, 2009

Keyboard

I have spent much of today cleaning out my office, making the various-sized desks fit better. This has meant moving a lot of stuff that I often wonder why I hoarded, kept or ever purchased. Much electronic gadgetry has arisen to the surface, including an old DELL keyboard. I estimate it has been in my... Continue Reading →

September 12, 2009

Canon EOS 7D

Have you seen this very new Canon camera? It looks impressive! The Canon EOS 7D. With a 18megapixel CMOS sensor, up to 12800 ISO and a 19-focal-point sensor, this camera looks mighty impressive. The only flaw? Well, just for the body alone you'll pay around AU$2,500. With the kit lens (EF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS), you'll... Continue Reading →

September 8, 2009

There isn't always a story to go with a photograph. Sometimes it's just an image of something seen. This is one of those times.

August 22, 2009

Tips to Better Photographs

I enjoy photography, so I enjoy finding new ways to apply old tricks to make a shot look great. Here are a few of them for your reading pleasure. I hope you find a way to apply, use, and improve upon them. Tip #1 : Space, Space, Space I try to make my subject take... Continue Reading →

August 16, 2009

Waratah or Lotus?

This was an unfortunate choice. Despite the logo being effective, strong and definite - It appears that anyone who has any botanic skills will know the flower is a lotus and not a waratah. The cost of the logo also asks two questions: CUSTOMER: How much is ANY logo truly worth? CREATOR: How much can... Continue Reading →

August 3, 2009

Getting into my Groove

One thing I always enjoy doing when I am bored: Designing or redesigning logo's. Because I have good quality programs (now!) and a creative mindset, I like seeing how I would present a logo if it were up to me. Many of them are not publishable because they are businesses that can afford to sue... Continue Reading →

July 26, 2009

Wittunga

A few months back I visited an amazing public garden in the Adelaide hills - Wittunga Botanic Gardens. This park is filled with South African plants that are suited to the South australian climate, so they flower most of the year. Thankfully the rain had abated and the cloud clover was good for overall-light, so... Continue Reading →

June 10, 2009