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Having trouble viewing these emails? Are the pictures not appearing or the links not working? Most likely it's because your email program is blocking embedded images. You can usually turn this off in individual emails by clicking on the bar that shows up at the top of the email (in Outlook anyway). You can also go into your email programs Preferences/Options and change the security settings.
Here's a webpage that posts instructions for many email programs: http://tiny.cc/t0q9n Of course, if your email program is blocking links you probably can't click on that. Well, try a Google search on "enabling email client to display images." And I always post each newsletter to my website in the Newsletter Archives section so you can view them there if needed. |
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I've edited the Hyperfocal Focusing article on my web page to include links to PDF files of the same hyperfocal charts I hand out during my workshops. These are best printed on 110 lb. weight index sheet paper, that way they'll stand up to the abuse of going in and out of your camera bag or pocket. Or being dropped on the ground and trampled upon.
Though so far, they haven't survive the washing machine.
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I don't know how long ago it was, maybe 12 years or so, when Kirk Enterprises and Really Right Stuff started making custom L-Brackets for our cameras. In case you don't know, these little wonders allow you to go from shooting horizontal to vertical by simply remounting the camera instead of having to flop your tripod head 90 degrees.
Anyway, when they first came out I didn't really see the point. I mean, I could simply flip my ball head to its 90 degree position. Why did I need an L-Bracket? After the second or third time David Middleton harangued me for not having an L-Bracket on my camera, I relented and got one for my Nikon F5. To make a long and boring story short (and still boring--sorry), I've never regretted it. Today, all my cameras, including my little Canon G-11 have L-Brackets attached.
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Don Mammoser and I still have a few spaces available in our Colorado Fall Color workshop. This a great opportunity to capture beautiful mountain landscapes in the prime of autumn colors. Plus you'll have me and Don there to entertain you. Well, Don anyway. He's much more entertaining. But you'll have both of us there to help you get the best pictures you can. And since I'm learning more about Lightroom (see above) I may even be able to answer those questions as well. Or at least make something up that sounds reasonable.
Well, you'll at least have fun! I believe Don is out of the office for a little bit yet so if you try to contact him to sign up and don't get a response, send me an email and I'll make sure you're on the list. |
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Speaking of fun, what could be more fun than photographing the wineries of Oregon's picturesque Willamette Valley? I can think of a couple of things. One of them is sampling the fine fare at some of the premier restaurants in the area. I think you can guess what the other is. We will be visiting WINERIES after all!
And the photography really is great. Besides the grapes and fall-colored vineyards and views, the possibilities are really unlimited. As well a great landscape/close up location, these wineries are a treasure trove of stock images. So if you need to expand your portfolio, here's your chance. One of the most pleasurable aspects of this trip is meeting some of the winemakers and winery workers. The folks at these wineries are friendly, outgoing, and passionate about what they do; we might even get to meet a few of the winery dogs. That's one of them above, Cassie, from a Kramer Wines label. You can even click on the image to visit their website. If you're interested in joining me and my friend Dick Badger for this unique photo tour, check out our Wineries Tour page. |
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So here's the thing. Nobody has signed up for my semi-private tour of Zion. Yet. The dates were October 27-31 but I'm changing that to Nov. 1-5. The reason for this is that the hotel rates in Springdale drop quite a bit on Nov. 1 and the colors shouldn't be that different that week compared to the previous week.
This trip is actually coming up pretty soon. I know, it's still summer but October is just around the corner and I'll have to make a decision probably by the end of September. The tour is limited to seven people and the cost is $550 ea. Along with Zion, we'll also trek to Bryce Canyon for a sunrise in that bizarre landscape. I've blocked out some rooms at the Best Western Zion Inn in Springdale. The rate will be $63/night plus tax. When you sign up I'll give you the group name so you can make your reservations. |
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I guess that's all for now. In the next month, besides trying to put together a workshop schedule for next year, I'll be spending lots of quality time in the yard, carving out steps, creating a new garden area, and maybe even getting a good start on a small pond/waterfall feature.
This could be even more exciting to follow than the epic bathroom remodel. |
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