Spring II (Cont.)

Imagine yourself sitting on a bench, in the park...

Listening to birds sing...

While visually soaking in the lush colors of spring.

Spring II

Lovers Stick Together

Mr. Goose

Mr. Fluff

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As a side note, these pictures were taken with the Av mode in order to capture preferred depth of field with ISO at 100.

Useful Buys

Books

We picked up this book, Canon EOS 50D Digital Field Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie to learn how to maximize the benefits of this camera.  I was already impressed after reading a few chapters as the information was clearly explained and the content was applicable to both amatuer and professional photographers.  There was a good number of supporting photo examples, which is a plus for me as I am a visual learning type of person.  I attempted to read through parts of Fundamentals of Photography: The Essential Handbook for Both Digital and Film Cameras by Tom Ang and I would recommend the Digital Field Guide over that any day.  The issue with the Tom's book was that it was written in an extremely convoluted manner and required a lot of re-reading. 

Accessories

Photography experts recommend buying backup batteries.  The battery that came with the Canon EOS 50D, BP-511A, lasts for approximately 800 shots.  For someone out in the field, back-up batteries is a must since missing a photographic moment due to battery failure or drained battery is a huge loss.  The question I was faced with was whether or not to buy a Canon battery or a 3rd party battery. 

Advantages to buying Canon:

1. If something in the camera fails due to malfunction in the battery, Canon will fix it provided that the warranty is still valid.
2. Canon is a trusted name in quality so there is less risk of buying a bad battery.

Disadvantages to buying Canon:

1. EXPENSIVE!!!  Canon is atleast 3 times more expensive than 3rd party batteries.
2. Thats about it.

Although the advantages outweighs the disadvantages, I read on several forums that Sterlingtek manufactures quality and reliable batteries that exceed the power capacity of Canon's (by 30%!).  User reviews were mainly positive and the occasional negative comment was because they received a dud. 

I bought their SterlingTek's POWER Canon 2 Pack BP-511 Battery 2000 mAH and now waiting to receive it in the mail. 

I plan to write a seperate post later to review the book in more depth once I finish reading it and also to review the battery performance. 

Tennis (Kyle vs. DRIO) II

Could not figure out how to remove the man in the background without being obvious.  Anyone know how to in Photoshop Elements?

Tennis (Kyle vs. DRIO)

Spring

Spring evokes bright and playful feelings that set the precedence for new beginnings. 

Dominoes & Jenga

Tennis (Kyle vs. Mr. Bean)

9 Toes on 1 Foot.

If Kyle really had 9 toes on his foot, he could.....  


Grip things securely.... 
Run faster...
Grow out nails and claw people
Be famous


Nothing really.


Disadvantages...


Increased general maintenance (nail clipping, between toes cleaning)
Custom shoes
Stares from children
Stares 

Clutter II

Bobble Head Friends.

Wrecked Mexican Train. 

I love you Mon-Sat.  I don't know about Sunday.

Geek Food.

White Owl.

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