Monthly Archives: December 2009

Wisdom

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Allan Jackson

I received the book Wisdom (Ideas), by Andrew Zuckerman, as a prize in our annual camera club Christmas bash. Continue reading →

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Links found

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Allan Jackson

I was checking my ISP site (axxess.co.za) and found a couple of links to my articles on the Independent Online site. Fame at last….

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Gift guide: 2009

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Allan Jackson

South African retailers and consumers are seeing eye-to-eye for a change, and are all hoping for a good Christmas this year. The retailers are hoping to sell lots of nice presents and the consumers are hoping that at least some … Continue reading →

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The Best Camera

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Allan Jackson

The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You, a book by Chase Jarvis, is causing quite a stir in the photographic world. Continue reading →

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They’re playing our iTunes

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Allan Jackson

Is it just me or are our already bad TV broadcasts getting even worse? I’ve mentioned this before but, as a DSTV subscriber, the continual onslaught of repeat programming and house adverts, regurgitated several times every hour, are driving me … Continue reading →

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FxFoto

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Allan Jackson

This week’s column is on photo-related Triscape FxFoto and I have posted it on my my photo blog. Here, and just for the hell of it, is a photo I took recently. Click here or on it to view the … Continue reading →

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Triscape FxFoto

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Allan Jackson

While out and about on the web the other day, I heard tell of an image manipulation program called FxFoto. Continue reading →

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B+W Conversion

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Allan Jackson

I never use the black and white setting on my D90 in case I want the picture in colour. Continue reading →

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A favourite

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Allan Jackson

A favourite from my recent Doofus shoot. Mieke again.

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Ubuntu Part III

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Allan Jackson

Part I | Part II I managed to install the free Ubuntu Linux operating system on my second computer with very little problem and, being very easy to get to know, it was getting high marks in my eyes. It … Continue reading →

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