Apparently, a lot has happened while I slept last night. And it starts … once again … with a Twitter message from President Donald Trump. Take a gander at this.
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Microscopy wth a Zhong Yi Mitakon macro lens
The photo you see here was taken with the most powerful marco lens I’ve ever owned, a Zhong Yi Mitakon super-macro lens. Its most powerful setting – four and a half times normal size. I am not kidding. Four and a half freakin’ times normal size. Holy John C. Holmes, Batman… Anyways, Zhong Yi Optics,…
Read MoreAnother test of my IRIX lens
Of late, I’ve really enjoyed my new Irix 15mm f/2.4 super-ultrawide rectilinear camera lens. I used it last month to capture my Stone, Saltwater, Surf and Seagulls picture, which is already aimed for Competition Season 2017. But one picture does not a lens purchase make. I need to see what else this lens can create.…
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Don’t upset the Wayne County Apple cart…
I’ve been going through an “upcycle recycle” wooden crate phase of late, and my most recent acquisition is this Wayne County apple crate. That’s a cool logo on the front of the crate – NEW YORK WAYNE COUNTY APPLES on the front, along with a few painted apples to effect.
Read MoreHow NOT to ship an important package
I may have mentioned this story before, so forgive me if this seems familiar. Yesterday, I boxed up my four entries for the Iowa State Fair Photography Competition, and brought them to the post office for shipping. I used a Flat Rate Priority Mail cardboard box (cost $13.60 for postage), plus another $13.60 for the…
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Going all in for Iowa 2017
And Competition Season 2017 begins … today. I’m boxing up my four entries for the Iowa State Fair’s photography competition, and they should be on their way to Des Moines by this afternoon. This will be my third attempt to enter photographs in the Iowa State Fair’s Photography Competition. It’s the largest fair photo show…
Read MoreCollarworld: A Squeaky Treasure at the Harvest
Indigo Acres, an agrarian realm in the afterlife waystation known as Collarworld, was more than just a place for farm-raised animals to wait in peace until they are once again reunited with their masters. The ruling animal of Indigo Acres, a drafthorse named Cassius Marcellus, cultivated the fertile fields for vegetables and flowers and grains;…
Read MoreThe Cactus Flower
Of late, I’ve been using my camera gear to capture flowers and flora wherever possible, to strengthen my artistic chops and make myself a better photographer. This is not easy. You can’t just point a camera at a flower and hope it says cheese. Case in point. I recently had an opportunity to photograph a…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: The Adjustments of Popular Songs
Here’s the thing. We’ve loved our music for generations and generations, and we can sing all the lyrics to our favorite tracks. We know every word. Or do we? See, in some instances, our favorite classic tracks have undergone – shall we say – alternate versions, depending on previously unforeseen situations. Some songs have lyrics…
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An update on the Honeywell Farms project
Last week, I started a project involving a dairy and produce crate from Honeywell Farms, a New York City-based agricultural produce center. I disassembled the original crate, removed as much of the old battleship grey paint as possible, and cleaned the front with soapy water. Now for the next steps.
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