Archive for July, 2008

Why I don’t own (rent) an iPhone

Some folks have suggested that I could upload blog posts via an iPhone instead of using my Nokia E71. So, why don’t I use an iPhone for moblogging? It’s simple, because you don’t ever own an iPhone, you just rent it from ATT. Yep, rent.

Nokia E71 Resizing Photos and Moblogging

Finally put together all the tools I need to blog from my cellphone.

The ability to edit photos taken with the Nokia E71 occupied much of my time this morning. Why? Because the blog format looks best when photos are restricted to 600 pixels on the longest side.

Notes from the Road

Today, I thought I might try doing a post from my Nokia E71 smart phone.

It would be neat to make posts from distant places with my thoughts fresh in mind. And, perhaps to include a photo taken with the phone.

Just an idea. But, a challenge.

Morning’s First View

Those of us who are avid photographers often plan in great detail about where we are going, how we will get there, what time of day will be best for photography, what camera and lens to use, and such other things.

But then, stuff happens.

Follow Up, Supplemental Lens with the Canon Powershot G9

I received an email message about another photographer’s impression of the Canon Wide Angle Adapter for the Canon Powershot G9. It differs greatly with my own experience.

Using Supplemental Lens with the Canon Powershot G9

I received an email from a reader this morning inquiring about the use of a supplemental wide angle lenses with the Canon Powershot G9.

The inquiry reads:

“Really enjoyed your article and amazing photos. In fact, it provides inspiration to pick up the camera and go out and shoot some photos.

Sometimes . . .

Sometimes we think the light is bad; yet there may be enough light to find something interesting to capture. We often think that photographs must be sharp, have wondrous details, and be perfectly exposed. In reality, we have the choice to find just an impression. As in this shot.

What I was thinking . . .

I think it might be good to talk about what was going through my mind while taking a specific photograph. From time to time I will do this, to share with you my thoughts and feelings as they occurred when the shot was taken.

Decisions, decisions

Many who know me would describe my personality as obsessive compulsive. I am always considering options, always looking at new stuff, and the reason is that I want to do better photography. So, I read extensively about new products, and each day I read lots of reviews about equipment for doing digital photography. Lately it has been overly obsessive.