This is actually cooler than it sounds. No, seriously, it really is. As a curious and creative person, I have often found myself wondering just how big certain things are. When I wrote more, I was especially interested in the … Continued
I’m sure I’ve posted about this before, but it’s worth doing again. As a photographer, I love making images. And, of course, the dream of every amateur creative seems to be somehow making money off their creative work. Personally, I … Continued
The creatures are the best part. Okay, maybe you disagree there, but one of the things I’ve always loved best about any science-fiction is the creatures. That’s true whether it’s the sandworms of Frank Herbert’s Dune novels, the low-rent costumed … Continued
I love Starship Troopers, the movie! I’ve read plenty of science fiction, including a lot of the classics. And, yes, I have read Robert Heinlein’s book, Starship Troopers, and, yes, I did actually enjoy it, even with it’s absolutely not … Continued
Remember that adult coloring book craze? A couple of years ago, just like everyone else, my wife and I got a bunch of those “grown up” coloring books and some nice colored pencils and felt-tip markers. In theory, coloring was … Continued
Here’s the single best way to make money as an amateur photographer! It seems like there are articles all the time about side-hustles and how to turn your your hobbies into paying gigs. Everyone is looking for an angle to … Continued
Finally learn Lightroom! Remember last week, how I was saying that I used Lightroom more than Photoshop? There’s a reason for that. Actually, there are several reasons, but the big one is that Lightroom is actually made specifically for photographers. … Continued
Selecting edges is hard! As a professional computer geek and an amateur photographer, everyone expects me to to know Photoshop like a graphic designer. The truth is, though, I enjoy photography because it gets me out from behind the computer. … Continued
With videos, not math! Not so many months ago, my wife and I were talking about a plumbing problem in our house. It was relatively small and has long since been fixed, but our discussion hinged on water pressure. Specifically, … Continued
This is apparently all true. One of the reasons I love photography is that it lets us see things in ways that we couldn’t otherwise see them. Now, I’m mostly a still photographer, though I’ve dabbled a bit in video. … Continued