Ah, it’s time for this poll to come around again. The Times Union “Best of 2011” poll. Personally, I’m not a big fan of this poll.ย Even if they did offer a few prizes to some random voters this year. So as I did when this poll appeared in 2010, I say again in 2011.ย …
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Do animals deserve better than the GuZoo?
This is beyond pitiful.ย It’s disgusting and it’s horrid and it’s inhumane.ย And I spent a few days in internal contemplation, as to whether or not I would blog about this. But it’s a story that needs to be told. There is a roadside zoo in Three Hills, Alberta called the GuZoo.ย ย Here’s the link…
Read MoreMy first test shots from the Nikon F100
Update. Last week, I purchased a Nikon F100 35mm camera and added it to my photographic arsenal.ย Because of this, my beloved Kiev-19 and my Nikkormat FTn are enjoying a peaceful retirement on a shelf. So now what do I do with this new F100 in my possession? What do you THINK I’m going to…
Read MoreHow much do I tell?
This is a very important blog post, so please bear with me.ย And I realize this is some heady stuff for a Monday morning, but when has that ever stopped me from writing about heady stuff? Whether you’re reading content from a Times Union staff blogger or from a Times Union community blogger (like me),…
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You know that old joke about fans and sports teams… come early, bring your friends, make sure youโre wearing sneakers because they might call you out of the stands to play? You’re going to love this story.ย And it’s all true. It’s October 1997.ย I had written a small article in the Source newspaper on…
Read MoreMore XPRO Photographs along the New York State Thruway
On my recent trip to Rochester, I decided to take some photos with Fujichrome Provia in my Rollei; then I had McGreevy Pro Lab develop them in C-41 chemicals (slide film takes E-6 processing, so cross-processing the film provides a surreal, dreamlike color scheme). This is a replica of the Statue of Liberty at the…
Read MoreUAlbany could lose “Great Danes” nickname, Kegs and Eggs riot to blame
This is bad.ย Very very bad. If the rumors I received are to be believed, the University at Albany will be holding a press conference today at 2:30 p.m. regarding more fallout from the Kegs and Eggs riot a couple of weeks ago, as well as the negative publicity regarding the recent Fountain Day protest…
Read MoreWeek 5 of the 2011 Elbo Room Spring Trivia Tournament
Okay, my mind was a little distracted at trivia last night. While I was trying to pay attention to the competition, I was thinking about another competition going on at the same time. Two teams in the Premier Basketball League – the Halifax Rainmen and the Saint John Mill Rats – fought tooth and nail…
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I took this picture last year at the PBL All-Star Game in Halifax.ย The officials posed for a regular picture, then I asked if they would oblige me by taking a picture with the poses as shown below.ย Have fun with this one. Photo by Chuck Miller.ย Caption by you.
Read MoreA jagged piece of metal
It’s Wednesday morning, and I’m trying to deal with 15 things at once.ย Blog post written, done.ย PBL statistics inputted, done.ย Order for more film? Placed.ย Okay, out of the house and into the car. Let’s Go, Cardachrome – next stop – next stop – There was no next stop. I wasn’t going anywhere. Not…
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