Last year for vacation, my husband and I joined another couple for a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The very first day we were there, we were walking around the main square as the ‘Golden Hour’ hit. For the photography nuts reading this, you will know the Golden Hour is the hour after sunrise […]
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As a lover of outdoor photography, I really enjoy capturing unique photos whether I am in a nature park or my favorite place, the beach. What I do find each time I head out to these locations, is that I often get the opportunity to take an amazing photo, but capturing that moment with the
Marshall has recently announced a new set of wireless headphones, the MID A.N.C….their first foray into the world of active noise canceling. The MID A.N.C. headphones use Bluetooth aptX technology and are a follow-on to their original wireless MID Bluetooth headphones. The A.N.C.’s have an on-ear design featuring custom 40 mm dynamic drivers, soft microfiber wrapped headband,
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Levenger says this picnic basket is inspired by pioneer wagons, hence the name. It has a durable canvas exterior, a water-resistant polyester lining, and faux leather trim. The Pioneer Canvas Picnic Basket measures 20″ x 12.75″ x 11.5″ and weighs 11 pounds. It has a double lid, two storage pockets on the front, and a water-resistant
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What is it? PortraitPro 17 Studio Max is a very intuitive and easy to use photo editing software that allows even the most novice of users to quickly learn and edit photos for a truly professional look. It provides a set of tools that is able to fix just about every defect in a photo,
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Do you ever wonder what happens after we review a product? Do we immediately stop using the product because it breaks? Or do we continue to use it for years and even decades? To answer those questions, we periodically like to update our past reviews with new information. Check out our latest review updates by
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OK, we’re definitely going old school on this review. The Colonel Littleton No. 30 Leather Composition Journal doesn’t have any chips, batteries, buttons, etc…it doesn’t even protect or carry tech. This journal is meant to capture your thoughts, dreams, notes, todos by putting pen to paper. Over the years, I have attempted (and failed for the
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I wonder how many of my fellow photographers end up like I have on many shoots, when I get to the location and realize that I forgot to pack something, and to make matters worse, packed gear the I did not need. This is a frequent problem that I experience no matter how much I
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The Nookmark Bookmark is described as a reinvention of a traditional bookmark, but I’m not sure how they went from a piece of paper slipped between the pages of a book to this wooden triangular support. The Nookmark “follows the shape of an open book”, and you lay an open book over the apex of
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The arrival of spring means it’s time to put the flannel sheets and heavy jackets away in favor of items made for warmer weather. It’s also a time which often inspires people to get in the spring cleaning mood. You can probably relate, but may not be looking forward to the task. That’s because
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These letters from Letterjoy are a perfect gift for the amateur historian in your life. With a subscription to Letterjoy, you receive a facsimile of an actual letter from an historic figure each week. The letter will arrive in the mail, just as the original had. Each month will have a theme, such as WWII
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Since every gadget that I own requires charging, it sometimes becomes a challenge to get everything plugged up. And I am sure that you have struggled, as I have, with keeping all the cables in check and organized on your desk. I have used charging hubs for years that sit on my desk or bedside
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Product design doesn’t always have to be boring. The Edifier e255 Luna E 5.1 Home theater system is a prime example of this. Its unique shapes and striking red color make it look like it came straight out of a Japanese Anime. But, the e255 is more than just another pretty face. Looks aren’t everything The 385-watt e255 has
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We always travel with our dog, Teddy, and it’s a bit like traveling with a small child. He doesn’t need exactly the same items as a toddler would, but he does have his booster seat, crate, leash, and other items. Food is always a problem too. Normally he eats frozen raw foods, but we take
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One of the many challenges that I face when out on a photography shoot, is how to manage interchanging multiple lenses quickly and safely. I can remember going out to shoot at a park that also had a pier, and I wanted to shoot landscapes, objects on the ocean, and some macro photography of flowers
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This week we are bringing you five crowdfunding campaigns that are currently running on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This week’s campaigns are for people who like music, magnets, and eating. Check out our picks for this week’s notable crowdfunding campaigns. Tutti Studio Matti Wireless Speaker What is it? Matti is a small portable Bluetooth speaker with
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Continuing on my recent quest for the perfect backpack, I recently asked to review the Toffee Berlin Backpack. Eighteen months ago, I reviewed the Toffee Centennial pack, a red all-canvas model that I carried for a while. One day, my oldest came by the house and proclaimed it “too girlie” for her dad, and absconded
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Wireless Qi charging appears to be the future for smartphones; even the latest iPhones include wireless charging. But some of us haven’t yet upgraded to the latest wirelessly-charged iPhones yet, and further, some of might prefer not to. ElevationLab has been designing and building well-engineered, durable and aesthetically pleasing smartphone accessories for years, going back
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While I must admit that Vlogging is not my thing, I have dabbled with it a bit to see what my presence would be in front of the camera. After all, I have always been a behind the camera type of guy and I have always resisted the temptation to become a face known to
The Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder is really handy after all Read More
Nest has finally added a smart door lock to their connected-home lineup. Nest says: “Yale knows secure locks. Nest knows the connected home. Together, we’ve made a tamper‑proof, key‑free deadbolt that connects to the Nest app.” Our local Best Buy had one of the Nest x Yale locks in stock, but it was the wrong
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