Monthly Archives: November 2009

Everywhere, A Sign

Posted on 26 November, 2009 by Mike

I love signs, and I love signage. Lovely Wife will tell you that, if I can be said to have a photographic “theme” in my travels, it is of signs. And I particularly love wayfinding signs — I do not … Continue reading →

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Don't see that every day

Posted on 20 November, 2009 by Mike

METAR CYYJ 210100Z 30006KT 10SM TS FEW025CB SCT036 BKN064 BKN092 03/03 A2952 RERA RMK CB2SC2SC2AC2 SLP996= And more specifically: WSCN31 CWEG 210058 SIGMET M1 VALID 210100/210500 CWEG- WTN 10 NM OF LN /4917N12329W/15 W VANCOUVER – /4825N12256W/15 E VICTORIA. BKN … Continue reading →

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Pixel shock

Posted on 14 November, 2009 by Mike

There were a lot of things that the digital revolution made easier in the photography world. I’ve been taking pictures long enough that I can remember using Polaroid backs to evaluate exposure with studio strobes, and fighting to get the … Continue reading →

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I was on the Internet within minutes…

Posted on 12 November, 2009 by Mike

… registering my disgust throughout the world. Air Canada: Treat yourself to a little more legroom Do you find yourself looking for a little extra space when you fly? Well, look no further. When you travel with us, you now … Continue reading →

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YouTube Wednesday

Posted on 11 November, 2009 by Mike

First: We’ve all seen the pictures, and we probably all understand on some level exactly how hard this was to accomplish, but check this: real time, showing altitude and airspeed, with the various radio calls (be sure to put it … Continue reading →

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