Category Archives: Tips and Thoughts

The Incredible Sandhill Crane Migration

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

In early March we drove to Nebraska, picked up my sister in Lincoln, and then went on to Kearney to see the great Sandhill Crane migration. If you’ve never heard of the migration don’t feel bad. I grew up in … Continue reading →

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On Seeing: My New Salem Project

Posted on September 15, 2012 by admin

This is a modification of a talk I was honored to give on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 to the Springfield (IL) Shutterbugs Camera Club. My first experience with New Salem State Historic Site was in the 1960s, when I was … Continue reading →

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Last Black Friday Post

Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin

One last-minute post before Black Friday.  It now appears Adorama and Canon’s own website (Canon USA) is matching or beating most of the major retailers’ specials. I’m a little surprised about Canon USA, as they usually charge slightly more than … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Update: K-Mart, Shopko and Wal-Mart (Updated Again)

Posted on November 16, 2010 by admin

Okay, I’m updating the update with a new offer from hhgregg, which is apparently an electronics store that’s concentrated in the eastern half of the country. No stores in Illinois, but some in Indiana. Like the others, the ad is … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Offers (2010)

Posted on November 13, 2010 by admin

Over at the Canon Rumors site I started a thread on Retailers “Black Friday” deals on Canon equipment. I figured I’d repeat the information here just in case one of the two or three people who visit this site cares. … Continue reading →

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How to Read a History of Photography

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

I’ve discovered a secret about reading histories and criticisms of photography. It’s the iPhone. Or, alternatively an iPad or iTouch. Almost every book on photography contains a disclaimer from the author that he or she regrets that the practical limits … Continue reading →

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