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Testing…

This is just a test post. Something was messed up on my web server but I thinkit’s fixed now. Sorry for the test post, but it’s the only way totest it.

Test link to my blog.

Posted by admin Posted in: Random Stuff No Comments » January 2006

I’vejust started reading the last book in the seven book Dark Tower series. I beganreading the books just after I got back from India last year. I’ve trulyenjoyed the journey through the strangely familiar world that Stephen King has created. It’s a journey I highly recommend. You can start by reading TheGunslinger. It only gets better from there.

Here are all of the books in the series (listed in order):

Posted by admin Posted in: Books No Comments » January 2006

Creep

I just learned of a new site called Low Morale. It’s “a series of animations portraying one man’s struggle tocope with the soul-sapping, will-to-live draining, life-force mugging, morale crushingexperiences of work.”The site has a video that is just amazing. It’s set to the Radioheadtune “Creep.” I think this is the web version of LostIn Translation. It’s awesome. If you are one of the millionsof office workers wanting to break free of the gray cube, make sure you watch it!Click here to see the video.

Posted by admin Posted in: Humor, Random Stuff No Comments » January 2006

Photo Class Update

The Wednesday evening photo class sold out and we were getting a lot of requests fora new class. We’ve added a new session on Tuesday nights beginning Jan24th. You can register at: http://classes.snapfactory.com/DP-101.htm

When: Tuesday Evenings 6:00-8:00pm

Where: Barnes & Noble.

NE corner of Gilbert & Germann

Cost: $100

Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 24th.

Posted by admin Posted in: Photography No Comments » January 2006

Photography class sold out.

My Digital Photography: From theGround Up class is sold out again. The class begins this Thursday and Ialways have a blast teaching it. It’s fun to learn from students and watchthem have “aha” moments. I’m starting to get a lot of requestsfor a new night so Diane and I will be looking for an additional time sometime soon. I may start teaching two sessions a week. That would be great!We’re also looking into adding some new studiolighting sessions soon. Brian at Loft19 hasoffered us some price breaks and that may help to make the class more affordable. Stay tuned…

Posted by admin Posted in: Books, Photography No Comments » January 2006

Looking for my ring, finding local art.

This Saturday Diane and I checked in with BaileyBanks & Biddle to see if my wedding ringwas ready yet. We ordered it in late September. The first time the ringcame in it was the wrong size. On Saturday they had a ring that was the rightsize, but the wrong ring. The ring is a customScott Kay ring so we expected to wait a little while, but this is getting ridiculous. Twice the ring has come back the wrong size. We asked for our money back butJeffrey, the Manager, promised to make things right. We agreed to give themone more chance after they gave us a significant discount on thering. I’ll let you know if they come through.We left the jewelry store and headed down to PhotoMark tolook for a new tripod for Diane. We found a great Manfrotto that is solid witha lot of great features. She got the 055Protripod with a ballhead. The ballhead is so easy to use I’m thinking of changing the head on my tripod aswell. It’s much faster and easier to use than the threeway head I have now. We also added the spikedfeet for the tripod – this is a must for great stability.After we picked up the new tripod we headed downtown. We checked out the PhoenixArt Museum’s new exhibit, KeepingShadows. The exhibit had some very interesting photos, but it was far toosmall and limited to demand the $9 for the exhibit (I paid about $15 for a ticketto the Louvre). Not only was the exhibit small, they had misinformation aboutthe photos and photographers. Anyone who’s studied the history of photographywould know that the information posted on the walls was misleading.I was very irritated by a plaque on the wall describing Groupf/64 which was founded by several photographers in the early 20th century (AnselAdams among them). It’s description of “pure” photographyvs. pictorialism wassimply misleading. The information was limited and gave the impression thatAnsel Adams did no manipulation to any of his images – which simply isn’ttrue. Don’t get me started.I think the exhibit really missed out on this point. The debate in the early20th century is being repeated in the early 21st century with digital cameras and ethicsin photo journalism, the definition of “art”, what’s acceptedpractice, etc. People think these are new things for digital photographers,but the debate has been raging for 100 years.After we left the museum we shot a few photos for the photoblog andthen discovered we were hungry. We zipped down to Fate andhad some incredible food. We actually got to Fate a bit early so we walked overto Red Dog Art Gallery and checkedit out. They had a few interesting works on the walls. If you’rein the neighborhood you should take a look.

Posted by admin Posted in: Family Stuff, News, Photography No Comments » January 2006

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! Diane and I are doing great and our puppies are happy. 2005 was a big year for me and I hope 2006 will be as well. Here are some of my favorite things from 2005, click on each one for more information:�

Diane and I got married!
Weadopted Luka (now called Luka Bear because he looks like a fluffy bear).
I launched my Photoblog.
I was invited to join IPNstock.
A week in Paris! [Clickhere for blog entries. Clickhere for pictures.]
A few more weeks in India. [Clickhere for blog entries. Clickhere for pictures.]
My photography classes finally got offthe ground.

I’m sure there is a lot more I could list, maybe the ridein Nashville that was a blast (and made me sick), or our Family Reunion, or… There was a lot going on in 2005. Thanks to everyone who was a part of it!

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