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Continue reading →: Aperture AppleScript Updates
There are some juicy updates in Aperture 1.5 with regards to AppleScript support. One of the biggest problems I had in developing Annoture was getting references to the currently selected images. There simply was no way to accomplish this in versions prior to 1.5. Now, however, we have selection available…
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Continue reading →: Aperture 1.5 Announced
It’s no surprise that Apple has updated Aperture on the eve of the Photokina photography conference. Version 1.5 brings several new features to the table: Flexible Library Management: Taking a cue from Lightroom and iView Media Pro, Aperture now allows you to store your images wherever you want. This is…
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Continue reading →: ISS and Space Shuttle
Here’s a cool photo that I found while reading an article on new images of the “Face on Mars”. The astrophotographer, Thierry Legault, photographed the solar transit of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station on September 17, 2006. He used a Canon EOS 5D attached to a…
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Continue reading →: Roomba and Scooba
Anyone using a Roomba or Scooba cleaning robot? Being a homeowner now with plenty of carpet, hardwood floors, and tiles, not to mention a yard and a pool, I find myself spending more time than I care devoted to cleaning the house. I’ve read some good reviews on the Roomba…
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Continue reading →: DVF 2006-2007
The 2006-2007 Digital Vision Fellows have arrived at Stanford! Once again, I had the opportunity to photograph the fellows at the end of their first day on campus. The projects they are working on are all terrific, and I’m looking forward to tracking their progress throughout the year. Time sure…
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Continue reading →: Digital Leica M8 and other Pre-Photokina Musings
At yesterday’s COBA meeting, we had a discussion about the latest announcements from camera manufacturers in anticipation of this month’s Photokina conference in Germany. A day later, a whole slew of announcements made my presentation obsolete, including the Canon PowerShot G7 and the Leica Digital M8! I’ve been waiting for…
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Continue reading →: Commitment to a Shutout
All hail the Charger Nation! What an exciting game last night… if you were a Charger fan! My hometown team smothered the Raiders, 27-0, in a game that featured nine sacks, three by Defensive Rookie of the Year, Shawne Merriman. There was a Charger fan sitting in front of me…
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Continue reading →: It's Time For Some Football!
I was all prepared to head over to Levi’s place to watch the MNF game between my Chargers and the Raiders when Osvaldo gave me a call saying he had an extra ticket! I am so there tonight! Every team at the beginning of the season feels it has the…
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Continue reading →: Photokina Roundup and Travel Photography
The September 2006 meeting of the Camera Owners of the Bay Area (COBA) user group will be held this Wednesday, September 13, 2006 in Cordura Hall 100 at Stanford University from 7:30-10:00 pm. The presentation on aerial photography has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Apologies again on the tardiness…
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Continue reading →: Performance Bike Sale
Performance Bike has a sale on its website. Use the coupon code 6001719 to get 20% off at checkout. A few years ago, one of the platforms/pontoons on my left shoe’s road cleat snapped off. It hasn’t caused a problem until fairly recently, when I was riding with Rae on…






