The ‘starburst effect’ is all the rage these days. Well, maybe not ‘the rage’ but it is pretty popular. This is the effect when a picture is taken at night and the lights seem to burst. The official name is ‘diffraction spikes’. Sure, you can get filters for images taken with your cell phone that…Continue reading Starburst Effect: How Your f/Stop (Aperture Size) Affects Your Outcome
11 Reasons Why Palace Resorts Should Be Your Next Vacation Destination
Frustrated with that low-cost all-inclusive beach vacation in Mexico, Dominican Republic and Cuba? Sick of the cramped flights, uncomfortable airport transfers, buffet line-ups and the battle to reserve your pool or beachside lounge chair when you should be still sleeping? The higher end alternative might not be as far out of your financial reach as…Continue reading 11 Reasons Why Palace Resorts Should Be Your Next Vacation Destination
Guelph, Ontario: Pre-Sunrise View Of Downtown (August, 2018)
It didn’t go as planned for the sunrise. I arrived early in downtown Guelph, Ontario, well before sunrise, but the sky wasn’t co-operating. There were no clouds and no chance of any brilliant colours when that bright orb did rise above the horizon. However, it was an interesting visit, nonetheless, and I did come away…Continue reading Guelph, Ontario: Pre-Sunrise View Of Downtown (August, 2018)
7 Campgrounds In Canada’s Maritimes That We’d Recommend (For RVing)
In September, 2018, we took a road trip to Canada’s Maritime provinces in our ‘new to us’ 1989 Corsair Medallion motor home. At nearly 30 years old, the RV runs fine (only around 120,000 km when we bought it in May) but the gas mileage was atrocious. At best, the gas powered 7.5 litre Ford…Continue reading 7 Campgrounds In Canada’s Maritimes That We’d Recommend (For RVing)