Verbal Nourishment

After a recent hospital visit shook me awake, I'm convinced it's time to tweak my eating habits. Whilst I remember my teenage were filled with outdoor adventures and wholesome meals like Spaghetti Bolognese, Macaroni Cheese, and Shepherd's Pie, all lovingly prepared by my family, I am now eating less appealingly. Even my after-school snacks in... Continue Reading →

November 25, 2008

Amazing Canon Accessories

Quite by accident I went hunting on Amazon for Canon parts. Here's what I found that I really really really really really want!! Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX / 430EX As an owner of the 580EXii, I am often amazed by the features that are so difficult to draw out of it. It allows the... Continue Reading →

October 12, 2008

Apple iPod Touch Wish List

Without a doubt, the latest range of Apple products on the market have given us two lightweight yet graphic-filled devices. I am talking 'bout the iPhone and Touch. The popularity of both totally amazes me, though not because I don't like them, far from it -- I know of many people who have either purchased... Continue Reading →

August 24, 2008

Reading & Listening to the Pro’ Blogger

Darren Rose, The Pro Blogger of Australia

Darren Rowse is a fellow Australian blogger who began blogging in 2002, and is best known for his blog ProBlogger.net. I have been reading his articles since 2004. I love his article 10 part series to invigorate blogs. It reminds me that whilst I might write a lot, it doesn't help if I don't publish... Continue Reading →

June 30, 2008

Owning an Apple Touch

Finally got me a new fancy Apple iPOD Touch, the iTouch. I got the t-shirt awhile ago, and it took me 6 weeks to squirrel away the funds for the real thing. Around 5.00am yesterday morning I finally got it all worked out, all the amazing functions, attributes, finger-controls, and particularly, that iTunes is only... Continue Reading →

June 15, 2008

I Tried Being Funny – Comedy Routine #01

I get way too much time to think. I listen to a lot of silly conversations. Subsequently the two mediums combine, and I write down what I my mind manages to let out through my fingers: Why is that women ask us men to test if milk or cheese is off? "Here, smell this..." "Please... Continue Reading →

June 4, 2008

Adding Macro Photography to My Portfolio

I have another new lens on order! This little beauty is a Canon EF 60mm f2.8 Macro USM. I've only used it once very briefly, whilst buying my Canon EFS 18-5mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens earlier this year. I almost purchased it back then, but one of the salespeople said it was not nearly as... Continue Reading →

March 15, 2008

Failing is not Failure

There is only real thing I've gotten out of this post at 37 signals: No one is going to employ me while I continue to use and have... "...curiosity, passion, character, motivation, taste, intuition, writing skills..." "...the ability to make smart value judgments." "... passion and drive ..." "... intellectual curiosity (f)or pondering (and) or... Continue Reading →

December 14, 2007

Defining Ones Self

About a year back I purchased the book "Flying Solo: How To Go It Alone in Business". Recently I joined their Facebook group - and starting leaving comments. Sadly I discovered on 3 November 2023 that none of the links to the comment page work anymore; I had them removed from here. There were many... Continue Reading →

November 28, 2007

Finally Able To Build A Lens Hood

Need a Lens Hood, but cannot afford or don't want to spend much money? Then make your own. That's right, print out the Lens Hood PDF's at this site onto paper (or black plastic), and sticky tape together. With a bit of trickery, you could keep them flat and roll them up only when you... Continue Reading →

November 12, 2007

Stability in a Lens

A few days ago I said I was going to get the Canon 3-pack of extension tubes. Yesterday I rang TED's, PW's, Camera.House and Diamonds to get prices. To make it more fun, I also asked for the price of a Canon EF 1.4x II Extender. Diamonds were the only one to tell me they... Continue Reading →

November 3, 2007

Movie Review: The Machinist

This evening I watched 'The Machinist' on DVD. This is my interpretation as I said I would. The machinist starts all-morose and sullen with an amazing collection of screen views that are somewhat macabre yet would make fascinating photographs. At first glance, it appears to be a series of brilliant black-and-white photographs strung together to... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2007