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 →
3 Jobs where the iPad will 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 and 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... Continue Reading →
New Artillary: The Canon 50D
I have been so lucky today: My wife made the final payment on my new camera; A Canon EOS 50D! NOTE: The image above is NOT the camera I purchased, it is a Canon RF50mm 1.8 STM lens. I've been wanting this camera for about two years. Despite the other new Canon's that have arrived... Continue Reading →
The 8 Best Photography Magazines
It would be fair to say that I read too many photography-magazines. I have a few years of editions Many were disposed of in mid 2016. You'd think I would subscribe. It's certainly a great way to save a LOT of money as many magazines offer incentives. What I like most about magazines is full... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading
I enjoy finding interesting books that both improve my skills plus invigorate my imagination So I add my all my books, both reference and fiction, to Goodreads.com. From there I review and find new books to read. Honestly, I'd not kept this bookshelf up-to-date at all until earlier this evening when I got an email... Continue Reading →
Favourite Photos of 2009
I uploaded 782 photographs to flickr during 2009! I keep this gallery for people to appreciate my artwork, for me to evaluate my skills, improve wherever possible, and for both the world and I to display upon blogs, articles, news-reports and many other locations. I can guarantee you that I shot probably 100x as many!... Continue Reading →
The Difference Between Facebook, Plurk and Twitter
Originally written as a response to Ben Barden's article entitled "10 Sites I No Longer Use, and why I Stopped Using Them" [c. July 22, 2009 ], but it got so long that I felt it warranted its own article. I use Facebook to connect with family and close-friends; I use Twitter to connect with... Continue Reading →
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 →
Exploring Beyond Evolution
I'm currently reading "SPACE" by Mr James A Michener. Subtitled "The epic novel of man's greatest quest", it is an 815 page epic about the US Space Program. I am about 600 pages along, and its story is still fascinating! It tells the journey's of four family's who each pioneer and contribute to all the... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 