Archive for August, 2010

Of Mice And Men

August 31, 2010

Contour RollerMouse Free

Contour RollerMouse Free


I confess that I struggle with input devices. I’m just not made to push a mouse over a desktop. (more…)

Color Hybrid Workflow

August 30, 2010

We got Ourselves a Layer Cake!

We got Ourselves a Layer Cake!


This weekend, a fellow photographer asked me about my hybrid workflow. I didn’t really have time to answer him, so this is for you, Mr. D., and all who might be interested. (more…)

So Hip to be Square

August 27, 2010

Pastel Colors by Fujicolor 800Pro

Pastel Colors by Fujicolor 800Pro



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Alter Schwede! *1)

August 22, 2010

Homage to Wynn Bullock

Homage to Wynn Bullock


I’ve taken my Hasselblad for a walk this morning. It has been a couple of years since I aired it. (more…)

Hello, iPhone!

August 20, 2010

Phew, it runs!

Phew, it runs!


“Head First iPhone Development” was a bit *over* my head (more…)

iOS vs. Android, Round One

August 11, 2010

One for the In-Crowd, one for the IT Crowd

One for the In-Crowd, one for the IT Crowd


For development purposes, I got a HTC Legend smartphone running Android 2.1. Setup and the first days of using it provided interesting comparisons to my iPhone 4 (iOS 4.01) (more…)

Hello Android!

August 10, 2010

Eclipse and Android Simulator Running

Eclipse and Android Simulator Running


Now, where did I leave my Java book? 😉
And why does Android Simulator only run as root? 😦


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Short and Sweet One

August 9, 2010
“All art is at once surface and symbol,”
Oscar Wilde wrote.
“Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril.
Those who read the symbol do so at their peril.
It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors.”

Quote stolen from a speech by Stephen Fry.


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Less Desktop Clutter

August 8, 2010

Diminutive Wireless Keyboard plus Tragic MacPad

Diminutive Wireless Keyboard plus Tragic MacPad


Coercing myself into using these wireless input devices. Like the optics, usability remains to be seen.
Now, how about some wireless synching for iP* devices, Apple? Wireless mains?
Yours truly, enjoying a tingling sense of EMI (electromagnetic interference). 😉
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Droid Unboxing and Setup

August 5, 2010
Looking Good amongst it's iOS Competitiors

Looking Good amongst it's iOS Competitiors

Amazon was fast again, and my son got his Samsung Galaxy S Android phone yesterday. You know how they say “Imitation is the purest form of flattery”? (more…)