To you and all your family, have a Happy New Year, with many more to come. May 2010 bring you all many good tidings and excellent health.
The Book – Light Science and Magic – A Review
Having read dozens of books on photography over the years I have a variety of concepts in my mind. Having to many concepts and not a real understanding can result. Having no formal teacher student training can take a long time to understand some basic things, which can slow you down. I found this book looking through Amazon’s photography listings one day. Do I ever wish I found it sooner. It has been out for awhile, it’s in it’s 3rd revision. Any book that has been through 3 revisions has to be a seller for some good reason.
This book does not give you lighting set ups to remember, with maps and diagrams. It gives you an understanding of how light works. Light is light. It does not mater if it light in your studio or day light. Light acts in only so many ways, and we all know how it acts as we have been observing light since birth. It teaches step by step how to look at the subject and decide how best to light it. You do not have maps and diagrams in mind, but how to create for yourself the best lighting.
This book has put a lot of concepts from other books together so now I have a far better understanding of how light works.
If you have any want to raise your knowledge of photography, pro or amateur, get this book. It is for you.
See it here at Amazon.ca
My Halloween Mask
I would like to see this as a halloween mask. It is a thing I bought in Mexico after some Tequila.
The Roselawn Motel in Wolfville, Nova Scota – a Review
The Roselawn Motel in Wolfville, NS
Every once in a while you find a place you just like. The sum of the parts is greater than the whole. Such is with the Roselawn Motel in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Wolfville is the home of Acadia University, and makes this an interesting place to be.
The Roselawn is not layed out in a row like most motels, but separate cabins and multi room units. The units are scattered around in rows and some randomly, giving a homey atmosphere. There is a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a slide and swings for the kids, so there is something for all. The staff is very friendly and helpful, giving you answers to your questions about the area. They even have a clock calculator for the tides of the Bay of Fundy in the office. One little thing that was neat is that you get two packages each of regular and decaff coffee. Good idea as I bet most people only use one, but you have two if you want. Probably does not cost them much more. The coffee makers have a clock built in so you can set it to have your coffee ready when you wake. They only charge for the number of people staying, I was traveling alone so payed $85 a night with 2 people it is $95, the first time I got a break for that. They have WiFi, a laundromat,barbecues and all the usual stuff.
Get there early to get a room though as most rooms are rented by the month.
Yes I would recommend this place to a friend.
Here is a Link to there web site.
Pictures Of PEI
Downtown Charlottetown
Here is a few shots of PEI taken during the few wonderful days I spent there. The people were great, fun to talk to and very friendly. I ended up with lots of shots of churches, as they used the red sandstone from the island to build them, and they show the age of the island. The island is one huge holiday resort. Even ran into a guy that said there was a couple of jobs there for me, though $15 an hour less than BC. It is an easy going place.
Pictures Of Halifax, Citadel And Peggy’s Cove
Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
Well on my 4th day of my Maritime Provinces tour I finally posted some pictures to see. It has been a great trip so far. Of course the people have been great. All that is said about the Maritimers is true. They a a very friendly bunch and just laid back, with time to talk to you. It has been fun comparing the West and East coasts, how they differ and how they are the same. It is hard to say which is more beautiful as they both have sights to behold.
These pictures include Halifax, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada and Peggy’s Cove. These links will provide you with all the info. It is not worth it to re-invent the wheel.
I am on PEI right now and had a great time last night listening to live bands and talking to the natives(and other tourists).
Well it is a fine day out there and I must get outside and explore.
