January 2009
16 posts
A Quick Camera Primer
(Post #2 in my Photo Blecture Series)
Since almost all of you are taking pictures using digital cameras, I will primarily address that type. I need to quickly tell you about the main 3 parts of the camera essential to picture taking: the sensor, the shutter, and the aperture.
- The Sensor
When you buy a camera, you have chosen a sensor. By doing so, it is nearly the same as choosing which...
Toppings for Touchdowns
Did you know that every Monday, after an eagles football game, most Papa John’s stores run a discount that gives you an $8.99 large pizza with free toppings?
The number of free toppings is determined by the number of touchdowns that the eagles score. If the eagles win, you get twice as many toppings. So if the Eagles score 3 touchdowns and win the game, you get 6 free toppings.
Why am I...
Lions, or Dragons, oh my!
I have not been eaten by a Dragon. I’ve merely been putting my best efforts into areas other than my blog lately. Sorry about the less frequent posting, but I believe it is for the best at the moment.
As a side note, I thought the beasts in Chinatown were dragons….but apparently they are lions!
Look for some thoughts coming to my blog near you in a few days…some photography...
Becoming a Do-er
I have finally come to a conclusion concerning my new year’s revolutions. In the vaguest sense, I want to become a Do-er. The overall idea has been forming in my mind for some time - I finally decided to quantify it.
So what does being a do-er mean? Well, my first test of will is a small pile of sheets that have been begging to be washed for much too long now. I plan on becoming a...
Book Reading and PC Fixing
It looks like this book reading thing is going to stick. I’m asking everyone I run into for one book recommendation. My list is growing by the minute and I love it! Please, if you haven’t suggested a book, take the time to do so.
In other news, I spent the past day fixing up 4 lonely and slightly outdated lab computers. By tomorrow afternoon they will operate happily amongst our...
Time
The character and career of a young person depends on how he or she spends spare time. We cannot regulate school or office hours - those are determined for us - but we can say what we will do before and after. The way we employ the surplus hours after provision has been made for work, meals, and sleep will determine if we develop into mediocre or powerful people. Leisure is a glorious opportunity...
Skiing
I am finally going skiing tonight. First time of the season - way too late in the season. I look forward to a good workout.
Photography Drool #1 - Light
So I promised to provide a few posts on the topic of photography. I don’t claim to be, by any means, the ultimate source of knowledge about photography. But what I do want is for the public to have a little better idea how their camera works. This isn’t just for “shiggles,” but it is intended to make you a better photographer. Perhaps you don’t think of yourself as...
New Year's Revolutions
I don’t make resolutions. The typical New Year’s Resolution is a quick fix. Last year I didn’t really make any resolutions, but a spent a few weeks determining a game plan for reading through the Bible. First I had to get at the heart of the issue, and then develop a practical way for me to accomplish my goal. I call this a New Year’s Revolution. It turns your life...
