May
16
MP

Meandering Passage: Vacation



Meandering Passage (MP) posting will be sparse to non-existent the next couple of weeks. We’re flying out early tomorrow morning heading to the US North-West for an Alaskan cruise with a few follow-on days around Seattle and Portland.

I’ll have a laptop and there may be intermittent Internet access so there may be an opportunity for an update post to MP but I’m not sure how that will align with my “vacation duties.” ;-)

In any case I’m hoping for lots of good photographs and some great ideas for posts when I return.

_LND0801.jpg The hard part of leaving is today when I take my best little buddy, Foster, to the local boarding kennel. I’m going to miss him but he’ll probably have a great time with all the “new” people and other dogs. No doubt he’ll be running the place like he did last time we boarded him there.


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Posted on: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:42 am
Posted by: Earl Moore
Filed Under: Observations
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    May
    13
    MP

    Apple WWDC: CEO Steve Jobs Will Make Keynote



    It’s official, Apple CEO Steve Jobs will make the keynote presentation at the 2008 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) being held June 9-13 in San Francisco, California. The keynote will be on Monday, June 9th.

    During the five-day event Apple has scheduled over 150 sessions for both Mac and iPhone developers.

    It’s also expected that Apple will make announcements concerning a new iPhone that would explain the recent out-of-stock condition of the current iPhone at both online and brick and mortar retail stores.


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    Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 3:06 pm
    Posted by: Earl Moore
    Filed Under: Apple Mac
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    May
    13
    MP

    Photography: The Sun Will Come Out, Tomorrow…Or Not



    I’ll be leaving this Saturday to fly to Seattle, Washington, to embark on a seven day Alaskan Cruise. There will be port calls at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway with various opportunities for different activities at each stop.

    While trying to decipher what clothing and camera equipment to take along I’ve been checking the Internet weather forecasts.

    200805131325.jpg Cool with rain each day would best sum it up! The temperatures will feature highs in the low 50’s (hopefully) and while there may be some partly sunny periods, rain seems to be 30-60% likely each day.

    I’m not letting this predicted “bad weather” discourage my photography ambitions. Clouds or partly cloudy conditions will present diffused lighting that should provide some interesting “opportunities.”

    The clouds may eliminate much of the “pop” that high contrast of better weather could provide, so I’ll have to adjust my thinking and use a combination of slower shutter speeds, wider aperture settings (when possible considering DOF) and slightly faster ISO numbers.

    For sure I’ll take my faster lenses for more options in lower light conditions and I’ll use some B&W photography to make the most of the “grays.”

    200805131408.jpg For substantial rain I purchased a product called Op/Tech Rainsleeve camera & lens protector. It’s a plastic bag like sleeve with a drawstring lens opening that offers easy access and a snug fit. It has eyepiece viewing to fit most viewfinders for direct viewing, not through plastic.

    I’ve not had prior experience with a Rainsleeve and would be interested in hearing from anyone who has.

    Got any good tips or suggestions for helping make the most of less then perfect weather?


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    Posted on: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 2:39 pm
    Posted by: Earl Moore
    Filed Under: Observations, Photography
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    May
    12
    MP

    Where Exactly Was I When I Took That Photo?



    _LND0825-2.jpgThe advances in GPS receiver technology continue to amaze me.

    The bottom item in the image to the left is a Holux M-1200 Bluetooth GPS Receiver. I included a common pen in the photo as a reference for its small, sleek size. It can easily fit in a pocket or on a keychain.

    Despite its small size, this receiver supports both bluetooth and USB connections with compatibility for the majority of navigation software on the market. It will track up to 32 satellites with an accuracy of 3.0 m with an operational battery life of over 12 hours between recharges (recharged via USB port). It can be found at various retailers for between $50-60 USD.

    Neat technology, but a receiver such as this is only one side of the puzzle. To make use of the data it provides you’ll need appropriate software and/or hardware.

    This may be navigation software on a Laptop or Smart Phone/PDA, a GPS capable phone (such as Nokias: 6110, 6120, N70, N72, N73, N93i) or a compatible hardware/camera combination. Using the bluetooth connection allows its operation to be totally unnoticed by the user…turn it on and forget about it.

    200805121017.jpg One use I’ll be putting this little device to, along with the RED HEN Systems BLUE2CAN to automatically supply GPS locational data to my Nikon camera as each photo is taken. This GPS data is saved in the photo metadata with no additional steps required. This gives the latitude and longitude of the photo location as well as the altitude.

    The small BLUE2CAN device is a total “no-brainer” and works with Nikon D200, D2X, D2Xs, DWHs, D3 and D300 product lines. It may not be the cheapest option ($279 USD) for getting GPS metadata but when you consider that it totally eliminates any additional steps or processes it may turn out to be a bargain.

    Blue2CAN plugs directly into the 10 pin connector on the front of the camera without the use of cables. It uses a small amount of power from the camera to operate it’s BlueTooth radio and connects automatically to any BlueTooth enabled GPS receiver in near proximity. There is “zero configuration” required, just plug it in, turn on your GPS receiver and start shooting, not buttons to push except the shutter!

    200805121032.jpg I’ll be giving this GPS to Photo combo a trial during the next two weeks while in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. I’ll post an update as to how it worked.

    What can I say? I can’t help myself…I’m a techno-gadget geek! ;-)


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    Posted on: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:02 am
    Posted by: Earl Moore
    Filed Under: Hardware, Photography
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    May
    10
    MP

    Weekend Photo: Order and Chaos




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    “There seems to be a kind of order in the universe, in the movement of the stars and the turning of the earth and the changing of the seasons, and even in the cycle of human life. But human life itself is almost pure chaos. Everyone takes his stance, asserts his own rights and feelings, mistaking the motives of others, and his own.”
    -     Katherine Anne Porter


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    Posted on: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 7:38 pm
    Posted by: Earl Moore
    Filed Under: Photography
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