I’ve actually completed a significant portion of my largest-ever latched hook rug, a representation of a Vermont covered bridge with autumn foliage in the distance. When I created the original pattern for this project, I hadn’t initially factored the rug’s completed size. I now estimate that it most likely be completed by Competition Season 2026,…
Read MoreThe Pentacon Six TL goes to the harness track
In an effort to make my Pentacon Six TL camera more functional and versatile, I wanted to test its ability to handle fast sports action. And right now, the best case for “fast sports action” for me is a visit to the Saratoga Harness race track. I packed a roll of expired Kodak Portra 800…
Read MoreThe #SignalGate story from the perspective of a soldier
I wanted to write about the SignalGate scandal – where high-ranking officials not only communicated with each other on a commercially available and unsecured communications network; but that one of the parties included a reporter from The Atlantic into the meeting. But I needed someone who could speak directly to the dangers this situation caused.…
Read MoreAPRIL FOOL’S DAY – The New York Yankees enter 20-year, $3 billion sponsorship deal with Elon Musk, Tesla, X
According to a report today in EPSN SportsNews, the New York Yankees have agreed to terms with one of the largest sponsorship deals in sports history, as the richest man in the word, Elon Musk, will pay $3 billion to sponsor the Yankees for 20 years. The deal will provide the Yankees with a new…
Read MoreResults with the new digital scanner
Last week, I blogged about purchasing a new digital scanner for my film negatives. I had hoped that this new scanner – which involves capturing the photos on a miniature backlit light table with my cell phone, then using various software platforms to convert the negative into a positive – would improve my photography productivity…
Read MorePatroons, Phoenix pulverize Pennsylvania pros in pair
Okay, everybody. Follow along with me, because this is kinda complicated. Originally last weekend’s schedule would have seen the Albany Patroons play a home game against the Reading Rebels on Friday night, then travel Saturday to New Jersey to take on the Jersey Shore Breaks. However … that plan got slightly adjusted, with the Patroons…
Read MoreWhat’s Up in the Neighborhood, March 29 2025
Now I’m sure someone’s thinking … “Why is Chuck Miller NOT outside photographing the solar eclipse this morning?” Take a look outside. Any area I thought would work for the solar eclipse is covered by thick, heavy clouds. At least in the areas where isn’t already pouring rain. Ugh. It’s okay, though. I’ve already checked…
Read MoreIs the Lomography DigitaLIZA+ film scanner my new film-to-digital replacement?
Point of clarification. I shoot with both digital and film gear. And when I shoot film, I usually give my pro labs the direction to scan the developed negatives and give me digital copies of those scans. On other instances, I’ll take the negatives and scan them in my flatbed scanner. Which … unfortunately ……
Read MoreFor Right Choice Shearing, Shearing is Caring
I came across this YouTube channel a few days ago, and man I’m hooked. Watching Katie and Darian, the proprietors of a Texas-based animal shearing operation, it like a mental soothing against all the craziness in the world today. In fact, rather than have me explain their channel, I’m going to show you their intro…
Read More$100 Grand for 100,000
Last Sunday, during my travels, I purchased a candy bar at a local gas station. Nothing major, just a candy bar. Well, by the end of the day, that candy bar factored in a milestone. Let me explain. The candy bar was a $100 Grand bar, which was once known as the $100,000 bar. And…
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