Aug 26 2008
My laptop skin still is the talk where ever I take it! I absolutely love it and it is still looking good! I used the service of the amazing folks at skinit.com to create the one you see below.
Have you added a personalized skin to your laptop?
Aug 13 2008
I have a new one for you…. what is your favorite subject to photograph?
Check out the Poll to the right and vote now 
The outcome of my previous poll - Vote now or view the results - Polls Archive
Aug 11 2008
The HoodLoupe 2.0 is a gadget I will have to tether to my camera! I cannot leave home without it! So many times I don’t know if I “got the shot” when looking at my LCD in broad daylight. The HoodLoupe blocks out all light (eliminating glare!) and allows you to chimp your image on the spot!
I picked mine up from Mike’s Camera - they have the most knowledgeable salesmen around!
At the time of this entry, the HoodLoupe is up to 3.0 - Check it out here
Start Slide Show with PicLens LiteHoodloupetm Professional is worn around your neck just like a normal loupe. When it is time to review your shot; bring Hoodloupetm up to your image and place your eye up to the eye cup for complete glare free viewing. Hoodloupetm has a +-3 diopter to accommodate those with less than perfect vision. Hoodloupetm adjusts focus just like a binocular eye piece… you turn the eye piece in or out to set for your vision. Minimal magnification is used to eliminate visual pixilation of your image. Each Hoodloupetm is encased in a user friendly rubber for comfort and protection from bumps that will occur throughout your shoot. Comfortable lanyard and compact protective storage case included. Fits up to 3.0 inch LCD screens.
Aug 09 2008
I was asked about how I made my panoramic shot of the Adobe Laptop Crop. I hope the following video is informational and helpful.
Aug 08 2008
On the 25th of July, DSP Members and part of the DSP Team flew in to San Jose’. Upon arrival at the airport, I met Nicole Young! It was so exciting to finally meet her in person. We rode the terminal shuttles and ate a brief snack before meeting up with Allen and Margie Lundy, Lisa Carter and Jae and Amanda Behrmann who flew in from Dallas. What a fun reunion it was. Little Luke was in tow and he is the most amazing baby I have had the chance to meet - sooooo cute and sweet!
After gathering luggage, we quickly whisked off in taxis to set up for the Laptop Crop at Adobe Headquarters in San Jose, CA. The building and personnel at Adobe were awesome! We had a private tour through Adobe and were absolutely amazed! No pictures … sorry.
After getting the conference room all set up and ready, we immediately went to meet the DSP Members for a photowalk of downtown San Jose’. We had quite a crowd - over 40 or so with cameras in tow. There was a little bit of running in the fountains, paid toilets, even a gorgeous cathedral. View some of the photos here - DSP Laptop Crop at Adobe Headquarters
After the photowalk, our crew of many visited the Gordon Biersch for drinks.
Pay Toilet
Elizabeth McCoy getting in to the creative zone!
Formbygirl (Lynnie) pointed out the reflection of the stain glass window in the glass of the church door.
If you attended the photowalk, please give a shout out in this post. I would love to have a note from those who attended. It was nice to see you again!
Jul 24 2008
At the time I am writing this, the following results are in:
It appears that there are a few of us who take between 50 - 100 snapshots of the family per month.
So Folks…. what are we doing with our photographs?
Check out my next poll to the right….
What do you do with your Photos?
Start Slide Show with PicLens LiteJul 19 2008
Oh Canon, are you listening?! I adore my Canon Rebel XTi!!
I thought I would put together a short list of what I would love to have in my Canon setup.
Rebel XSi (must have for the larger screen and live viewfinder, focus check zoom on the live finder, spot metering, auto lighting optimizer!)
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM OR 
EF 50mm f / 1.2L USM
Not a Canon Part…. But VERY Cool!!!
Start Slide Show with PicLens LiteHoodloupetm Professional is worn around your neck just like a normal loupe. When it is time to review your shot; bring Hoodloupetm up to your image and place your eye up to the eye cup for complete glare free viewing. Hoodloupetm has a +-3 diopter to accommodate those with less than perfect vision. Hoodloupetm adjusts focus just like a binocular eye piece… you turn the eye piece in or out to set for your vision. Minimal magnification is used to eliminate visual pixilation of your image. Each Hoodloupetm is encased in a user friendly rubber for comfort and protection from bumps that will occur throughout your shoot. Comfortable lanyard and compact protective storage case included. Fits up to 2.75 inch LCD screens.
7-16-08
Jul 17 2008
Meg and I came up with a fun way to exercise creativity in photography. Check out our Fill the Next Frame Challenge at DSP!
Here’s the forum for Fill the Next Frame
Here’s the Gallery for Fill the Next Frame
Object of the game: Look at the last photo in the "Fill the Next Frame" Gallery… what does it remind you of? Grab your camera quick! Take a pic! Post it to the gallery and link it to the thread. 
Posting your filled frame: Post your photo that you associate with the previous photo in the gallery and give us a brief explanation of how you connect the two.
Feel free to be inspired by all the photos in the gallery, but be sure when you post it is connected to the previous photo in some way.
Come play along with us… Fill the Next Frame!!
7-17-08
Start Slide Show with PicLens LiteMar 08 2008
The following are some examples of using Lightroom Presets to achieve different looks on your photos.
Aug 17 2007
I love it when animals are just as curious about you as you are about them. My buddy swam up to check me out and greet me at the lake yesterday.
F/5.6, iso 100, 135mm, 1/160 sec.
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