Week 25: Monday, June 21, 2010

In honor of the World Cup, this week's post is World Cup themed! (you'll get it if you read the blog post).

So word of advice to everyone: setting up a wireless repeater network is not nearly as easy as it sounds. Theoretically it shouldn't be a problem - two routers, one set up as your main one, while the second one rebroadcasts the signal so you get better reception anywhere in the house. Unfortunately, it isn't that easy. Why am I telling you this? I've spent the better part of this evening trying to set this up, and it really isn't worth the headache.

Anyhow. Photography! That's why you're here! This week's shot was taken from my office using my trusty Canon SD750. I used the automatic macro mode to capture the raindrops on my office window.

From Project 52

Week 14: Monday April 5th, 2010

So we have had some absolutely beautiful weather this past week, and that, combined with a 4 day weekend, has resulted in the current delay in blog updates.

So I was downtown this past Saturday to see Capital Grass and the No Men perform (link here - listen to Golden Rules Bent - absolutely phenomenal tune!) and took some shots of them, as well as some more around downtown. In all my years on this Earth, I have never in my life heard the electric mandolin. Now I have. And its close cousin, the electric banjo.

One particular problem I faced was when you have a very bright foreground and dark background (or vice versa). As a result, you either end up with very washed out focal objects, or very dark backgrounds, neither of which are what you want. However, occasionally you can end up with some stunning shots.

From Project 52

Technical info: Canon XSi with 50 mm @ f/2.6, 1/100s, ISO 200. White balancing and creative filters applied in Adobe LightRoom.

Week 4: Sunday, January 24, 2010

So my Canadian friends are aware of a simple law that exists during our wonderful Northern winters. If it is bright and sunny outside, with nary a cloud in the sky, thou shalt be chilled to the bone, regardless of the number of layers of clothing you're wearing.

With this I present Week 4's picture to you. I've tried to capture the soul-sucking depression that comes hand in hand with Canadian winters, so let me know what you think.

Note: I actually don't mind winter too much. I'm trying to learn how to skate, and one day will finally get back on snowboard. If you're going, and want company for either of those activities, let me know :)