Second Century
August 28, 2010, second one of the year (and of my life). Extended myself this time---the ride was 102.4 miles long. But first a brief bungee jumping story. Jann and…
Digital Cameras
The digital camera revolution continues. DSLRs have reached unthinkably high ISO levels with amazing quality, EVIL cameras are becoming serious tools for those who like to travel light, and megapixel…
Century Ride—for real this time
Three decades ago I blew my shot at fame and fortune—and regretted it ever since. On Friday July 30, 2010, I finally got some redemption. I went out and just…
Mountain Biking 2010 images
My mountain bike now has two and a half seasons of wear on it. My body experienced that in the first year I owned the bike. But my riding ability…
Boot Tree and Steam Engine, HDR examples
I recently photographed two curiosities in the Sunapee/Sutton area. Both were surrounded by trees and both days were bright and sunny. This is a deadly combination for creating a nice photo---the contrast…
Making Guitars
A few months ago I was asked to photograph a guitar-building class in Post Mills Vermont for Upper Valley Life, an excellent regional magazine. Three students from three New England…
Loons in Burkehaven Harbor
I very much enjoy photographing loons on quiet ponds at the crack of dawn. When the water is still the natural reflections can add so much to the image. I…
Circles of Confusion
The technical determination of Depth of Field in photography involves measuring the "circle of confusion" created by out of focus points. As points get more and more out of focus…
Hardy Hill Brook
I again challenged myself by photographing the assignment I gave to my Photo--SLR class for homework this week. In doing so I "discovered" a fun spot less than three miles…
New Roubaix Bike
I picked up my new Roubaix bike at Omer & Bob's in Lebanon two weeks ago. Breck spent hours helping me choose the right bike for my body shape and…
Khari Gompa Mirror
Mirrors are fun and easy to create in Photoshop. Just hit Crtl+J to duplicate the Background layer, Transform flip horizontal or vertical, use the Crop tool with nothing in the…