Being a great dad isn't bringing in the big dollars, it's bonding with your kids - and learning from each other. That's been my experience. Over the last four years of being a Dad I have discovered these habits have sometimes held me back. Maybe you will find yourself among them.
Back to Minimalism
Ten years ago I began building my digital photography gear. With a Canon 400 Rebel, I photographed most of Kangaroo Island effortlessly. But I had to have more more more. Within a few years I had attached a massive battery grip, acquired ELEVEN different lenses, and then my wife wanted the same camera. Suddenly new... Continue Reading →
Ten Replacements for Power Transmission Towers
As most of the world knows by now, Adelaide endured its worst wind storms in 70 years. The power went out for the whole state late afternoon on Wednesday 28th September 2016. Many families were driven to talking to each other rather than their phones as the power slowly dwindled. Thankfully the power came back... Continue Reading →
Throw in the Towels, The State is Rain-Soaked!
Inspired by my good friend Martin Christmas, I wrote a short-prelude and poem about my experience this afternoon with the torrential-weather in South Australia.
Lens Review: Canon EF-M 22mm F2 STM
I recently was able to purchase a new lens to add to my armory, to be used autonomously by my Canon EOS M1 : The Canon EF-M 22mm F2 STM . Featuring an equivalent focal length of 35mm, the Canon EF-M 22mm offers a fast constant aperture of f/2, stepping motor for smooth and quiet... Continue Reading →
After Every Flood Comes a Drought
Way back on the 26th July 2016, I received a message from my friend Sasha - asking if I was available and willing to exhibit my photography during SALA 2016! I have 10 A2-framed photos in SALA2016 ! ASIDE: 2010 was the last time I participated in SALA. There has not been a day since... Continue Reading →
Going Cold Turkey to Youtube Gamers
Definition of 'Cold Turkey' As a noun:The unpleasant symptoms caused by suddenly ceasing to take a drug to which one is addicted. "stopping the drug may result in cold turkey"As an adverb:In a sudden and abrupt manner. "I had to quit drinking cold turkey" I almost became an addict to YouTube gamers. It's nothing to... Continue Reading →
My Photography in SALA 2016!
I have the grand opportunity to exhibit my photography during SALA 2016 - and they are on display already: WHERE: At the Catalyst Foundation offices, 149 Currie Street Adelaide City – in their From Another Perspective Art Exhibition. All are available to peruse both in their reception and in their rear seminar room. WHEN: 1... Continue Reading →
I am now a Youtubing Vlogger
A Youtubing Vlogger. Does that sound right? Should it be a Vlogger who Youtubes? Anyhow, it's heaps of fun. It's early days yet, I am getting the hang of it all. I use Movavi for editing all the interesting moments in my life. Most recently I took the perfect opportunity to video my friends and... Continue Reading →
Keeping Myself Extremely Busy
Casey Neistat gives this advice to anyone who is worried about the future: My advice is always the same , which is keep yourself extremely busy. As long as you are doing something, you will find your path. It's when you get lazy that everything becomes skewed or grey foggy." Book: The Corporate Blogging Book... Continue Reading →
Why Go to PAX?
If I was young again, and lived in the US, I'd be at EastPax2016. And I would probably be at these events on the schedule. Because I am not young, I have watched games evolve into careers, and I like to learn and listen not just sit and stare. Geek Cultural Identity and the Myth of... Continue Reading →
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…