In the first part of this series entitled "Writing My Book and Getting it Published", we explored the key steps to getting your book written and prepped for publication. Now, let’s take a look at the exciting world of self-publishing your book. As daunting as it may seem, self-publishing has a long history of success,... Continue Reading →
Part 1 of 3: Writing My Book and Getting it Published
Writing and publishing a book has been on my mind for ages, and while I often tinker with my poetry or scribble ideas for the two books I’m working on, I haven’t quite finished them. So I spend a lot of my time searching for simple, effective ways to finally get my poetry out there.... Continue Reading →
Updated Movie Editing Skills!
Back in 2017 (close to when we first moved to Kangaroo Island) I heard through the local grapevine there was going to be fireworks on this particular night. I got my gear together, I ran to the oval, and captured it all, edited that night, and had it online before anyone could ask "Was that... Continue Reading →
Harmony is Available in So Many Ways
This photo is of a sculptured rock standing five metres tall in a public garden in New South Wales. It always makes me feel at ease. Maybe it will for you also.
(You Make Me) Smile!
My latest graphic design invites you to smile!
Failure to Pop Corn with Smart Phones
I saw this video about popping corn with multiple smartphones via Facebook mid last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHTayVYgdnY Without any research I decided I wanted to see if it was true.... [Insert massive SIGH here] ...After research found out I was definitely not the first to give this idea a go. After much umming and aaahing, I... Continue Reading →
New Path, Old Jetties, & Good News (for Me!)
My latest vlog includes: A quick review of the new pathways running from the penguin walk to the top of Reeves Point in Kingscote, and A leisurely midday stroll on at least two of the three Kingscote jetties, plus Some good news about me. I say it a few times, the 2nd and 3rd times... Continue Reading →
Testing the Tamron 18-400mm
Watch to the end to see the difference between 18mm and 400mm when I photograph the yellow sign stuck on the rocks through to the next beach! https://youtu.be/57r3RX_aJeg
The Correct Way to Roll the Toilet Paper
This, so far, has been my favorite video creation on my YouTube channel. I actually planned a timeline showing each of the sections of footage needed to be filmed, plus constructed story boards showing how each would overlay. Doing this helped immensely, and ensured I was able to construct the video in less than two... Continue Reading →