Notes from the Woods

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The Mac Experience – Part 4

Getting a new computer can be a great source of fun, as well as a lot of work in migrating all of your software and data over  Adding a new computer with a new type of operating system.. you would think it compounds the work  But actually it has been much easier than...

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The Mac Experience – Part 3

Wow, my first post from a MacPro.. I am kinda teary eyed  🙂   I am still in the process of migrating data and files from my PC and am quite happy with my decision thus far   There are some statements from Mac users on various things where it ultimately comes down to...

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The Mac Experience – part 2

It is finally here, and Valentine's Day is probably one of the worst days to receive a new computer, especially one like this. 🙂 The packaging is rather obvious at what's inside, probably like little moving billboards for Apple. Not that it is much different than...

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If I only had one lens…

.. my back would be in much better shape. There is no way I could choose a favorite. I know there are many suggestions in how limiting yourself to using one lens, perhaps if only for a day, can expand your creativity, help you really learn that focal length. While I...

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Contemplating switch to Mac

My computer is really starting to show its age and for awhile now I have been thinking about what its replacement should be. That also has me thinking about Macs and making a change. I have been working with PCs for 20 years+, so it is a bit daunting to think about...

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$1,375 per gallon

$1,375 per gallon

What is it? Liquid nitrogen? Molten gold? Gas prices in 2425? Special medicine? How about liquid uranium? What could be so expensive? And worse yet, what company that sells you such a precious commodity would also make you dump a good portion of it right down the...

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Safari for Windows – looks good!

Apple seems to be on command and conquer roll. They just introduced an update to their internet browser Safari, previously an exclusive for Macs, but now for Windows as well. Since I do all my web design on a Windows PC, it is difficult for me to check the appearance...

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New three-legged friend

Like most nature photographers, my 'pod is usually tied to my hip. It is a pretty rare occasion that I go shooting without it. (except when I forget it at home - but that is another story!, ahem) For many years now, my Gitzo 1348 carbon fiber tripod has been my...

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Great summary of fine art papers

I happened to stumble across Clayton Jones' review of many different fine art papers recently. I found the entire page a great read, and picked up on a few new matte papers to try out. It is often hard to make a choice with so many papers available. If you stick to...

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