Thanks and Goodbye!

I've been thinking about what to do in order to update this area of the web that I enjoyed using but fell to the wayside. I'm working on several other projects right now and using certain technology that I may implement into my own website. I would like all my friends and family to have a place to reach me and to have fun doing so while staying in contact with others.

I have several domains that I purchased and I'm looking for a way to integrate all of them in a flow redundant pattern. Enabling several different groups of family or friends to interact in different ways, and also their friends to interact within also.

Lots of ideas and so little time. That is the story all the time it seems like. Soon, I will get some time some how.

I've accepted an awesome opportunity with a well known photography studio. Jeff Hawkins Studio in Orlando. The websites are www.JeffHawkins.com and www.KathleenHawkins.com. I've been working weekends with them learning anything I can from their vast experience in the Photography Business.

Starting next week I'll be full time and begin my long journey of learning the photography business from seasoned professionals.

Shooting weddings is a blast but hard work. I have a lot to learn but it will be fun.

Stay tuned as I hope to be able to have more time and revamp the site soon to better show my photos and my experiences.

I've also rented the 1.4x extender to go along with it. So now I have a combined zoom camera 1.6x, Lense 400mm, and extender 1.4x all equals roughly 890 mm zoom lense with IS. I should really be able to reach out and touch someone with baby. I'll post some photos of what I get next week after I return it.

I've been asked to work with a very well known couple who do photography and seminars. I would gain a tremendous amount of knowledge from them and hopefully become a partner in the business someday down the road.

Life is looking good, and it can only get better. My photography skills are getting better as I practice more techniques and step outside my comfort zone and try new things.

I'll keep everyone posted on the status now that I have some time again to blog away and get some more of my photos on the site. It's been a busy several months.

I've tested it and I can truly say it is a awesome bit of electronic amazement. The sound is superb, easy to navigate, and super easy to integrate with your computer using Itunes software.

Downloading music is a breeze. I am now in the process of trying out FM transmitters to find a good one for taking in the vehicle and using in the house. I testing out a Griffin iTrip one now that seems to work pretty good considering how small it is.

If anyone has any other suggestions or sites for Ipod goodies let me know. I would love to test them out.

So, now I'm going to save up for my next big purchase. The 100-400mm IS L is going to be my new zoom lense some day. I enjoyed the 70-200mm L glass but it just didn't have the reach I needed. Try this lense out and you'll never look back at another lense.

Hopefully I'll get some nice photos and the weather will cooperate with me on my endeavor. It would be nice if this lense had the IS like the 100-400 L does but I have a steady tripod so I should be good to go.

I'm not to sure if I'll like the fixed glass part of the 400mm but we shall see. Fixed optics are supposed to be a awesome lense. This will be my first Telephoto fixed lense. Stayed tuned for some images.

I justed received my prints back from the lab on these and all I can say is WOW! The colors are just POPPIN off the paper. Kodak paper is the bomb. Just say NO to Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS for doing your prints. Send them buggers to MPIX.com and they will hook you up on the consumer side. I use Millerslab which is the main company for business Pro's. But you get the same processing through MPIX, just some of the Pro photographer services that are needed are offered by Millerslab. If I want just basic 4x6 prints I just use MPIX.com because oddly enough they are cheaper for some reason.

Kodak E-Surface paper is nice paper. It is much better than Fuji paper I think. I will not use Fuji if I have a choice. Not that Fuji is horrible or anything, I just see a difference in paper feel and the colors. I just prefer the E-Surface paper over the Fuji.

I used this lense all week to take a bunch of photos, including those at Busch Gardens and a friends daughter's birthday party. This lense is excellent with beautiful colors. Sharpness, let me tell you this momma was hands down sharp as a tack. EF lenses are nice but L glass is where it's at.

Do yourself a favor and rent some glass and try it out. I'm going to pick up a 100-400mm on my next rental excursion. After that I'm going to buy some L glass for sure. I just can't stand to not have my own. How could anyone after trying one.

It was a much needed break from the daily grind where it would seem the days were going by with no great adventure. I hope we can have more excursions with the Tampa crew again. What a blast!

The year in review was, well, last year so lets not dwell on it. I didn't win the lotto and I didn't break my $100,000 dollar bank goal. So it was just another year. Perhaps this year will be remarkable year. You listening Ed McMann? I'm ready for my winnings!!!!

I need to redo the website to a more flowing Photo viewing setup. I just can never decide on a layout and color style. Perhaps in couple of weeks I'll bite the bullet and get it squared away.