I am releasing a free B&W Lightroom preset for silhouettes. I thought it would be fun to release one after testing Victor’s B&W preset. The goal of this B&W Silhouette preset is to leave the sky details while still turning the main portion of the image into a B&W silhouette. You can see the before and [...]
Girl Talk – All Day – Album Download
Girl Talk is an electronic DJ who uses his computer to mix together samples of many different songs to make some amazing music. The full All Day album is downloadable for free. It is amazing how many artists’ samples actually go into creating this. It shows this is a talent to combine music like this. [...]
B&W Film: Portrait of My Wife
I borrowed a 35mm camera and took several rolls of photos. Many are still waiting to be developed. This is photo that I took of my wife at the pool. Most of the others were of the kids at the pool, so I won’t post them online.
Panoramic Photo Kit (Nodal Ninja / Sigma 8mm) for Sale
I am selling my Panoramic Photography kit which includes my Sigma 8mm f3.5 EX DG (Canon mount) & Nodal Ninja 5 w/ RD16 Rotator & EZ Leveler II. All are in near new condition. I don’t use it enough to justify keeping it. It is a great kit — I just don’t have time to do [...]
Social Media Policy Explained via Video
The Department of Justice in Victoria, Australia created a short video to explain the social media policy to employees. via Bret Simmons. Social Media Policy Video
Texas Wildfires Blocking out the Sun (photo)
I stopped on my drive home from work a few nights ago to take a photo because the the cloud of smoke from the Texas wildfires was blocking out the sun. This is west of Houston, Texas. Taken with my iPhone. Updated maps of the wildfires
Decision Fatigue
Ever feel like you make poor decisions when you have had a long day? I have seen research recently that show that decisions become poorer the more decisions that you have to make. The brain becomes tired of making decisions and starts to short-cut the process. Now the NYT is covering the issue of decision [...]
B&W Photos from Russia
Last year I sent to Russia for my brother-in-law’s wedding. We traveled through Moscow, Siberia, and Saint Petersburg with some friends who were also attending the wedding. These are a handful of photos that I took in Moscow and Siberia. I posted a few more in this album on Google Plus. They were processed using [...]
Bike for Mike in Fulshear, Texas
See the full gallery on Posterous Great ride that ends in a beautiful winery with free wine, lunch, and music.
Houston Texas Health Museum Teddy Bear Check Up
The Houston, Texas Health Museum is a great educational opportunity in general for children. We have been three times since we have moved to Houston. Once per year, the museum makes it more personal, relevant, and interesting for kids by offering a health checkup and various medical exams for stuffed animals. Volunteers from various health [...]