Monthly Archives: November 2012

NZ Journal: Who needs Hollywood?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by 2guysphoto

Here’s a photo taken in Glenorchy. Stunning, stunning place. Movie scenes filmed here: . The barn being blown up by the helicopter missiles in Wolverine. . Isengard in LOTR. We saw the exact location that served as the backdrop to … Continue reading →

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NZ Journal: Queenstown

Posted on November 29, 2012 by 2guysphoto

Queenstown is the vacation capitol of New Zealand. It’s also the adventure capitol of the world. Their marketing brochures say so. And I’d have to agree that there’s truth in advertising there since every billboard, television monitor and storefront in … Continue reading →

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NZ Journal: Words Can’t Describe

Posted on November 28, 2012 by 2guysphoto

I can’t do justice to the sights and scenes along the path from Te Anau to Milford Sound. And I can’t wait to see the images on my desktop computer and to have a go on them in Aperture and … Continue reading →

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NZ Journal: Middle Earth, seriously…

Posted on November 27, 2012 by 2guysphoto

It was Steph’s turn to drive. She hasn’t been behind the wheel of a car, any car, in five months but she took right to the left-side driving. Of course she’s been living in the southern hemi all that time … Continue reading →

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The Spider meets the Photog

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

I encountered this fellow quite by chance.  He was resting motionless in the bathroom sink, and being of considerable color and proportion, he caught my eye.  I started shooting and, assuming he was asleep or otherwise preoccupied and not caring, … Continue reading →

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NZ Journal: To Dunedin

Posted on November 26, 2012 by 2guysphoto

The Adorian in Christchurch wasn’t much to look at but it was a place to rest your head and after something like 44 hours without any sleep, my head needed rest. After a great night of sleep, we then proceeded … Continue reading →

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NZ Journal: “Sweet As” and “No Worries”

Posted on November 24, 2012 by 2guysphoto

I’ve been in New Zealand all of 20 minutes, excluding the layover in Auckland which was consumed with customs and biohazard processing (they really don’t want you bringing dirt and plants in) procedures as well as scurrying from the international … Continue reading →

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NZ Journal: The AC Grab in LA

Posted on November 23, 2012 by 2guysphoto

Two flight down, two to go. Though I’m not geographically or chronologically half-way to New Zealand, I believe I am half-way there. Psychologically at the very least. Four flights in total to get from Boston to Christchurch and I’ve got … Continue reading →

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What’s your Destiny?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

“I seldom end up where I want to go, but almost always end up where I need to be.” Douglas Adams Scituate, Massachusetts, click image for larger view. Sony NEX 6, 16-50mm lens, 34mm (eq) focal length, f/11, 1/800s, ISO … Continue reading →

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Hope and gratitude

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Rey

Perhaps you’ve seen this image.  Perhaps you know that when Hurricane Sandy raged and tidal surges left the coast of New York and New Jersey (and much of the East Coast of the United States) battered and damaged, there was … Continue reading →

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The new Sony NEX 6, part II

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Continuing with my initial impressions of the Sony NEX 6, begun in Monday’s post, the NEX 6 adds Wi-Fi, which, when activated, allows you to connect wirelessly to your smart phone or tablet, after downloading an app to your device. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes black and white

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Rey

I’m going to take a break from all the New Zealand talk (goodness knows, you won’t shut me up about it over the next few weeks) to talk a bit about black and white.  Why are some shots better in … Continue reading →

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The new Sony NEX 6

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my experience with the mirrorless Sony NEX 5N camera.  Thanks to its APS-C sensor, it met my requirements for a high quality image making camera in a smaller package, but there were a … Continue reading →

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And now, a chance to laugh at ourselves…

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Sony, manufacturer of DSLR’s, mirrorless and compact cameras, just put out this video in an effort to show us how silly we who tote the “big rigs” can look. It’s also, I’m sure, there way of impressing upon us the … Continue reading →

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What to bring? What to bring…?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Rey

I am (primarily) a landscape photographer and soon will be headed off to a landscape photographer’s paradise.  If you missed it, I’m going to New Zealand very soon for some hard core hiking and photographing.  So, as someone who has … Continue reading →

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Standing out

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

“I was not born to fit in, I am born to stand out. How can you love someone if you don’t love yourself in the very first place? So better love yourself before anything else.” Apple Homecillo Sony NEX 5N, … Continue reading →

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To New Zealand

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Rey

I’ve spent more time planning a day at the local beach than I did contemplating a trip to a foreign shore some 10,000 plus miles from where I now stand. A few days ago, I hinted that fate and good … Continue reading →

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The Panini, reimagined

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Dad’s famous Panini recipe, experienced this past Saturday afternoon: Two slices of Scali Italian bread, amply encrusted with sesame seeds. Ham Swiss cheese Sliced tomato Mayo Grill both sides until outside crunches, inside oozes Almost done… Add sidelight from a … Continue reading →

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The best camera is the one…

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Rey

… you completely forgot was a camera. I was an early Apple iPad adopter, standing in line at the local storefront along with the fellowship.  The iPad was, after all, exactly the device I had been waiting for. Well, that … Continue reading →

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“11 Ways to Improve Your Photography”, a FREE e-book from Craft and Vision

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

David Duchemin, globe-trotting photographer and founder of Craft and Vision publishing, has compiled an e-book filled with perspective and techniques by a team of talented pros. It’s title says it all: “11 Ways to Improve your Photography”.  Like many other … Continue reading →

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