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2012: Looking Back at 2011

In my next-to-last post, I showed you the 12 monthly images deemed worthy in my mind to hold a special place. They were the watershed moments, flashes of insight and fortuitous circumstances that melded into an image of unique meaning to me and perhaps...

Published Mon, Jan 2 2012 9:45 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, Behind the Shot, Opinions and Musings, workshops, Camera Settings

Oh, the times they are a changin’

In the US, Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 2:00 AM . Twice a year I admonish you to remember to change the time in your cameras when you change the time in your clocks. This time shift is no difference. If you shoot with...

Published Fri, Mar 11 2011 8:53 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, clock, time, daylight saving time

Time to Set the Cameras Too

With the end of Daylight Saving Time in the US, it is time to make certain your cameras-all of your cameras are set to the proper time. Plug all of your cameras into your computer and use the manufacturer’s utility to sync all of your cameras with your...

Published Sun, Nov 7 2010 8:49 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Software, clock, time, daylight saving time

Gear Lists: Close to the Vest

The other day on Facebook, one of my photo buddies started asking me about camera bags. After a little back-and-forth, I found out what he really wanted to know was what kind of little gadgets I carry to make photography easier. “Oh,” I typed. “You want...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 8:30 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, gear, packing, vest, accessories, Gear List

Condensed Milky Way

Sometimes the most useful photographic tool is a simple cloth. The most recent geo-magnetic storms forecast by spaceweather.com had photographers across the northern US eager to capture an aurora that, sadly, failed to materialize for most on August 4th...

Published Mon, Aug 9 2010 8:30 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, lens, northern lights, aurora, microfiber, condensation

Top 10 Point & Shoot Images

I hear the mutters as they walk by on the trail, glancing in envy, or perhaps disgust at my giant white lenses dangling around my neck. The comments are sometimes gentle and at other times not so gentle. The impression rendered is that anyone with gear...

Published Mon, Jul 5 2010 8:30 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Pretty Pictures, point and shoot, top ten

Point & Shoot is the New Macro?

Most serious photographers have at least one macro lens in their arsenal. The problem is that most of us don’t allocate precious room in our bags, or consider it within our weight limits when we pack and travel. In addition, macro lenses are expensive...

Published Thu, Jun 17 2010 8:45 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, Technique, close up, Macro, point and shoot

Did you all forget?

Anyone who read my article: Setback for Digital Cameras should have remembered this: Have you all been shooting with your cameras set to Standard Time when Daylight Saving Time began 7 days ago? If you don’t plug your camera into your computer regularly...

Published Sat, Mar 20 2010 11:38 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, camera, clock, standard time, daylight saving time

Apple Releases (a little late) Boot Camp Support for Windows 7

Although promised by year’s end in 2009, Apple announced today the release of Boot Camp 3.1 with support for both the 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7. It appears you must have Version 3.0 of Boot Camp installed prior to performing the 3.1 update....

Published Wed, Jan 20 2010 10:12 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Software, Mac, Boot Camp, Windows 7

Fingering the Flash?

Sometimes the simplest solutions arise from watching those who don’t know how, doing. I can remember seeing poorly lit photos caused by my father’s errant finger’s covering the flash. Hmmm, thought I… If you look back at my article on the Budget Product...

Published Wed, Dec 9 2009 8:48 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Technique, flash, lighting, point and shoot, finger

At the Ready

Keeping a camera handy and ready-to-shoot is a great way to capture fleeting moments. Today’s Catch: Albino Squirrel Personally, I keep a camera charged and ready-to-go, sitting on the shelves next to my desk should something interesting happen by. ...

Published Wed, Nov 18 2009 13:55 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, albino, camera handy, squirrel

First Impressions: Mac’s Magic Mouse

It looks like November will be gadget month at Fleeting Glimpse Images. New lighting gizmos just arrived. Droids are on order and the Magic Mouse from Apple has made its way into my loving caress. I am a huge fan of the Apple Powerbook’s recent...

Published Mon, Nov 9 2009 11:09 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Magic Mouse, touchpad, trackpad, gestures, Product Review

Setback for Digital Cameras

The title sounds more ominous than the truth. Darn writers and their enigmatic hooks! November 1 is the day your camera needs to be set back for Daylight Savings Time’s end. If you have more than one camera, you might consider syncing them all up at this...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2009 10:26 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, camera, clock, setting time, DST

4th Quarter Substitutions

As the weather in the Northern Hemisphere changes from Summer to Winter it is a good time to examine the contents of your camera gear’s carrying case. As I fumble through the vest pockets, I come upon some, decidedly warm-weather gear. A dew rag...

Published Sat, Oct 24 2009 17:07 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, cold-weather, gear, Winter

What’s in your backpack?

People often wonder what a professional photographer carries around for a ‘portable camera’ and if he carries any other photo accessories with him. I’ve never been one for a pocket camera but I do have a portable set of gear that I try to keep with...

Published Sun, Sep 20 2009 17:21 by Fleeting Glimpse Images Weblog

Filed under: Gear Tips, Photography, portable, Gadgets, point and shoot, pocket camera

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