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Cereal and Banana

Submitted on Aug 30, 2020, 8:46 a.m.
My Amazing BodyHere’s my first and likely only attempt at a ‘parenting’ post - since there’s little time left for 'blogging' or much else at the moment. Our daughter Angela has been a pretty good eater. She...

Capture One Pro 12 review

Submitted on Sep 27, 2019, 1:15 p.m.
Riding the ElephantHere's a brief review and wish list for Capture One Pro. Like many former Adobe users, Adobe's aggressive subscription-based licensing policy sent me looking for alternatives to Adobe Lightroom,...

Sony Alpha 7 II - The Three-Year Wait

Submitted on Apr 20, 2015, 10:56 p.m.
The Mekong River, LaosUpdated: 26 Sept 2019. I've since purchased a Sony Alpha A9 - a truly incredible camera, with a short update / review coming soon. I'm using my A7 MK II as a second body - mainly for wide lenses. ...

The Beach - 10 Months Later

Submitted on Oct 13, 2014, 2:53 a.m.
The Beach - AquascapeA short video showing my 60cm aquascape 10 months on... Tank: 60cm x 30cm x 36cm tank (17 gallons, 60 liters). Filter: Eheim 2213. Glassware from Aquarium Plant Food UK...

Voigtländer 12mm and Sony NEX 7

Submitted on Jan 02, 2013, 7:20 a.m.
Wat Pa Kittayanusorn, Khon Kaen, ThailandThere have been a few reviews of the Voigtländer 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical Ultra-Wide Heliar, attached to a Sony NEX 7 via an M-mount adapter (here, here and here). (NOTE: This lens is no longer...

Sony NEX-7 Review - Thoughts After the Hype

Submitted on Jul 09, 2012, 7:16 a.m.
Inside Pha That Luang - Laos' most important national monument and temple.After all the hype and a couple of months of steady use, here's a review and a few thoughts about Sony's NEX-7 digital camera. Before I start though (and in case you haven't already noticed), it's...

Twilight

Submitted on May 13, 2012, 9:10 p.m.
TwilightI've had my Sony NEX-7 for a couple of weeks now, and so far I'm liking it a lot. I'll be posting a more detailed review soon (aimed specifically for those considering downsizing from their...

Pirate Publishing

Submitted on Nov 02, 2011, 10:10 p.m.
Update: 01-Dec-2011: In a subsequent email exchange between myself and Grafenstein Freizeit und Tourismuswerbung GmbH, we were able to agree on my suggested donation of 50 Euros to a local charity,...

Jill Bays

Submitted on Apr 11, 2010, 11:35 a.m.
Jill BaysWell after several visits, as well as the kind co-operation of Jill Bays, her family, and her students – I’ve finally managed to complete my short story on Jill. It’s been educational in many...

National Geographic My Shot

Submitted on Feb 10, 2010, 2:33 p.m.
Update: 30 Aug 2019 - My Shot is now called National Geographic Your Shot, however, the terms are the same and can be found here. under section 10. Your Proprietary Rights in and License to Your...