For about a century the photographic film was the main storage medium used to preserve the images from the moment they were captured to the moment they were transferred to photographic paper through a fairly complex chemical and optical process. … Continue reading
I’m in the process of a major software upgrade and my computer is a mess. It was finally the time to retire my old Windows XP that served me well for about five years without major problems – moving to … Continue reading
DSLR – Canon EOS 40D – quality requires discomfort As you can see in the photos and specifications, a DSLR is bulky and heavy. My Canon 40D with the lens mounted is about 3.2 lb (about 1.5 kg) without other … Continue reading
Today it makes a lot of sense to travel light. Think of the baggage fees that the airline companies charge you for an extra bag. Or consider the weight of everything you carry. If you are not a professional photographer … Continue reading
After playing with different themes in WordPress, I came to the conclusion that Twenty Eleven theme is still good enough after few tweaks. Thanks to Zeaks’ NomNom – Twenty Eleven Child Theme, the navigation is now simpler by showing excerpts … Continue reading
The second major expense in your trip is accommodation. Weather you plan to stay just few days or few weeks, the quality of your vacation may depend greatly on your accommodation: location, comfort, cleanliness, included services and, eventually, meals. I … Continue reading
When it comes to travel overseas, a significant part of your budget will be dedicated to transportation: first to your main destination, then getting around in the area of your choice. I will stop briefly on the first category. The … Continue reading
Some may ask: do we need to prepare for a trip in a special way? Well, it depends of what kind of traveler you are and how much you can afford to spend. Being well organized saves money and time. … Continue reading
A full technical review of the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS was posted recently on dpreview.com. Click here to start reading. As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, the camera that I used extensively in my London vacation is … Continue reading
This year my family picked London (United Kingdom) as our vacation destination and, after a short family council, we decided to schedule our trip in the middle of May. I’m not going to insist too much on our choice of … Continue reading