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Underwater Dogs

This falls into the category of “I should have thought of that…”. Photographer Seth Casteel has developed an incredible technique for photographing dogs underwater. Most dogs enjoy a good game of fetch, especially when it includes diving headfirst into water. These images are full of energy. You can almost feel the pure joy and excitement these dogs have for [...]

50mm Shallow DOF

Today I decided to return to the basics. I stripped my 5D down to just the body and an EF 50mm f/1.4 lens. My idea was to just go out and about and see what inspired me. While I was eating lunch at my favorite Mexicana Grill ( Willy’s ), I noticed the unique lighting above the tables. [...]

Levitating Girl

I remember seeing this before a few months ago, but came across it again while reading an article by Allen Murabayashi called “Rant: I Love Photography” on Wired.com. She is photographer Natsumi Hayashi, and her website, yowayowa camera woman diary is awesome. She takes daily photographs of herself, levitating in all kinds of public places. These are fascinating to [...]

GoPro Hero2: Audio Issues (Solutions)

Well, it looks like my problems with the audio quality of the GoPro Hero2 are considered to be the norm. I’ve searched all across the blogosphere and various technology forums, and the issue has been discussed ever since the GoPro first came out. Some make the point that audio is not the forte of this camera system. Not [...]

GoPro Hero2: Audio Issues (Part 2)

I received a replacement camera from GoPro, since mine was under warranty being that I’ve only had it since Christmas. The annoying clicking has now been replaced with an even louder screeching sound. I did the following test at their request. It includes a shaking of the bare camera. You can still hear a small [...]

GoPro Hero2: Audio Issues

If you remember, I had a chance to borrow a GoPro Hero early last year from a friend. It was so much fun, I talked about it all summer. As it turns out, my wonderful wife bought me the new model, Hero 2, for Christmas. I’ve used it a couple of times and noticed a [...]

iPhone Apps: Mattebox

One of my favorite iPhone camera apps (lately…) is Mattebox. For a detailed look at Mattebox, check out this review. The detailed description can be seen at the iTunes store. It’s well worth the $3.99 price. I’m enjoying the simplicity of the interface and power of the adjustments you can make. Here is a grab [...]

iPhone Photos

Been using my iPhone for the past few months exclusively(it seems…). It’s so addictive and readily available, to be able to express yourself creatively any time anywhere. There are quite a few apps a available for taking and editing your photos. I’ll be reviewing each of the iPhone apps that I use the most. And [...]

New Video Camera

Sorry for the long pause since my last posting… I received a new video camera for my birthday. No, I decided not to get a GoPro for now. Although I really did like playing with it. This one is the Panasonic HDC-TM700K. It is a full HD camcorder capable of recording 1920 x1080 at 60p. I liked [...]

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