A photographer I respect a great deal, Guy Tal, recently noticed that Webshots has stripped code from his web site and added it to image search results to create a fake sponsor link. This very deceptive and surely unethical if not illegal practice promotes Webshots search standings, while stealing eyes from Guy’s web site ScenicWild.com. Guy has assured me that he takes no part in promotional programs to advert
So I’ve been joking around with some friend and co-workers about a crazy neighbor that I have in my neighborhood. Fortunately this person is 4 or 5 blocks away with a very steep hill in between his property and where I live. Every day driving out of my neighborhood I see this house and every day the junk on this guys lawn is swapped out. On the weekends every bit of junk this person owns is brought out, rearran
I found out late yesterday that my friend suffering from her terminal illness passed away Monday morning (around the time I wrote my first post about her). RIP Barbara I’ll miss you.
The third episode of EXIF and Beyond has been released. This is an audio podcast and can be viewed or downloaded via iTunes: EXIF and Beyond: Art Wolfe Interview Part I For the non-iTune listeners a streaming version of this podcast can be accessed here. Enjoy and by all means feel free to pass on feedback. Previous podcast episodes can be found at EXIFandBeyond.com
This past week has been very hectic with work, family and photographic endeavors, but my thoughts have become occupied more and more with a friend who is terminally ill. My friend isn’t the closest, but we shared two great passions… dogs and photography. We would talk and share a good laugh at the dog park. Over time we learned that we both shared a deep interest in photography and eventually my friend jo
This year I made my yearly pilgrimage to Macworld to take photos of the latest offering by Apple, Inc. (formerly Apple Computers, Inc.). As part of their announcement the company has changed its name as it expands into product offerings well beyond computers. The centerpiece of todays Keynote speech by Steve Jobs was the demonstration of Apple’s iPhone. I was expecting something neat, but nothing as mind blowin
The second episode of EXIF and Beyond has been released. This is a video podcast and can be viewed or downloaded via iTunes: EXIF and Beyond: Mobius Arch Enjoy and by all means feel free to pass on feedback. This podcast like the last is a little rough, but as more come out I’m hoping they become more refined. Download this episode EXIF and Beyond: Mobius Arch (MP3) Previous podcast episodes can be found at EXI
This went completely under the radar as of late. Federal pressure has the California State Parks and Recreation Commission re-evaluating the wilderness status give to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. To virtually quote Diana Lindsay, the President of the Anza-Borrego Foundation and Institute, this would be the first time in American history that either state or federal wilderness has been de-designated in order to all