by Doug | Jun 15, 2011 | Blog, Photography
Some of the most dramatic landscape photos are those takenin the mountains. Since the majority of the population has never hiked orclimbed to an actual mountaintop, those views are often the most compelling. Ifyou are actually planning such a climb, you want to bring...
by Doug | May 31, 2011 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
As vacation time approaches, the normal thing to do is toplan the vacation budget. Ever since Lotus 1-2-3 bit the dust, Microsoft Excelis the de-facto program you’ll probably use. But, similar to Photoshop, Excelis one of those programs where you probably only use 10%...
by Doug | Apr 26, 2011 | Blog, Tech, Gadgets & Gear
When I travel solo, I love “little books.” You know the kind – 100 to 200 pages and small enough to stick in a jacket pocket. I like knowing that by the end of the trip, for sure I’ll have been able to finish the book. When I traveled from Cleveland to...
by Doug | Apr 8, 2011 | Blog, Photography
52 Great Images: Who made them, what makes them special and WHY. That’s the subtitle for Why Photographs Work and it really sums up the book. If you’ve ever wanted to increase your appreciation of good photography, this book is an excellent place to start.The...
by Doug | Apr 8, 2011 | Blog, Photography
There are many ways to improve your photography. Most take years and many are hit-or-miss. If you want to move quickly to the front of the class, you’d do well to spend some time with this newest release from Bruce Barnbaum. Having spent years combing through...