Aperture.. Shutter Speed.. Focus..

My attempt at manual photography using the new camera.. (depth of field)

f1.7, 1/40 sec, ISO 1600

f22; 2 sec, ISO 1600

Photography - Old Hobby

Between my sister Chitchi and my friend Brian M., they both convinced me to restart an old hobby.. photography.  My intent was to get a DSLR that is capable of taking HD videos in addition to still pictures.  After a couple of weeks of looking, handling, and comparing of 3 candidates (Canon T2i, Nikon D3100, and Sony A55) I settled for the Sony.  This camera takes amazing videos (the camera uses what's called Phase Recognition which allows it to focus continuously on the subject and its surroundings) and because Sony had bought out Minolta, I have access and able to use more lenses.  My sister and friend are both 'purists' and will only buy Canon products for their cameras.  Me?  I don't feel the same as they do and can use other lenses.  I'm more concerned on the outcome of the picture than the equipment that produced them.  Now all I have to do is re-acquaint myself to the technical aspects of the hobby..

Been awhile..

My good friend Vicki in NM just asked me why I haven't blogged.  She kind of read my mind and told me to "write about today!!!" She certainly has a way of straightening things out..

Honestly, Facebook has been easier and provides interaction with 'friends' who see your posting.  I know I said in the past that having people in FB comment on the stuff you write about might be an issue.. well, it hasn't really affected me in that way and I've welcomed anybody who makes a comment (or two) on the stuff I've posted there.  There is a difference - in here, I wasn't too worried what people thought about the stuff I wrote about. If they made a comment, I had control of letting the comment post or deleting it and no one would know other than the other person who wrote it.  Another benefit is that Blogger kept all my stuff in one page. Ok, I'm yapping away now... I do miss this so I'll be back!

Btw, thanks V..

Mom and Dad ties the knot!! Yay!!

After so many years, my parents finally were able to have their wedding. Attended by immediate family and friends, the happy couple ties the knot and exchange vows. The pics shows the young couple surrounded by those who love and care for them. Big party after..

Letran High School Class of 1979

Holy cow! I was reading my classmates' FB pages and one of them has a link to a batch website.  It took me a while to find my old class photo but eventually found the group.  Kelly asked me what the deal was with our ties.. back then, the larger you could tie your knot, the cooler you were!  Hey, that was the style then.  Ok, try and spot me..

Facebook

I finally gave in and joined Facebook.  It took a few discussions with people to convince me that I might be missing out connecting with old family and friends.  The other thing is that I always like the idea of having monopoly of what's being posted to a 'wall' - just like in Blogger.  I can write whatever and having control whether let comments post or not. Eline seemed excited I'm on Facebook and to be honest, I am.  I've found some classmates I'm trying to reconnect with and hope to be chatting soon.  One thing's for sure, I do not see letting the blogger go anytime soon..

Goodbye to an old friend!

13 years later, we've decided to let my '97 Ford Explorer go to make way for a new car for Kelly.  The Explorer was bought here in Texas, was shipped to California in '01, then driven back to Texas in '04.  I remember when I had it brought over to California that my friends frowned upon my having an SUV- a gas-guzzling, road-hugging, parking spot hog, too-big-of-a-car for California's green mentality.  It was great because I could look over cars when sitting in traffic and tell what might be causing it.  By the time it had made its way back to Texas, every other person already drove bigger SUV's.  I was back to square one.  Oh well.  As time went by, it would sit in the garage during work days as I took the bike to work instead.  Its purpose only to be used when Kelly couldn't pick up the goose or something big and heavy needed to be transported.  The transmission has started slipping and the air conditioner went out.  (Not good if you live here.)  Its been a good run.  This car will be missed.  Bye old friend!!