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Make Goals, Not Resolutions, In 2015

Resolutions are the worst.  They are made to be broken.  They imply impending failure rather than achievement.  They focus solely on the result, ignoring the planning and thought process that is most important.Goals are what your resolutions should be, especially if they are SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely.A common resolution is to … Read more

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December 2014 Photo of the Month: Heartbreak and Hope

Heartbreak and Hope

My December 2014 Photo of the Month is Heartbreak and Hope, a photograph taken in Joshua Tree National Park at the Heartbreak Rock formation.

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My Favorite Photographs of 2014

Desert Monsoon

This was a great year for photography, and what follows are my favorite images of 2014.  These include images from California, Ohio, and Washington.

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Skyfire – A Review of the App

Skyfire – A Review of the AppOne of my photography friends, Matthew Kuhns, has released a new app called Skyfire.  The app has appeared on Petapixel, so it has already received a good amount of promotion so far.As a user of the app, I thought I would include a few notes about the app and … Read more

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November 2014 Photo of the Month: Wildwood

Wildwood

My November 2014 Photo of the Month is Wildwood, a photograph made on Old Highway 80 near Descanso.

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Joshua Tree Photo Guide – Down To The Wire

The Photographer’s Guide To Joshua Tree National Park will be coming out next month! It is a delight to be able to create a Joshua Tree Photo Guide for the public to use. On behalf of my co-author, Jeremy Long, I am very excited for the first edition release. The Guide will be available in multiple formats, Ibooks, Kindle, Nook, and a PDF edition. All should be readable on the device of your choice.

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Mandatory-Tech Website

I wanted to take a moment and recommend you subscribe to my friend’s website at Mandatory Tech.  The website is available at www.mandatory-tech.com.  My friend’s name is William Murphy and he covers technology, gadgets, and various issues in the industry.His latest post concerns Smart Automation at home, a field that is going to become even … Read more

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October 2014 Photo of the Month: 2014 Eclipse

My October 2014 Photo of the Month is 2014 Eclipse, a photo of the October 8 lunar eclipse taken from Mission Trails Regional Park.

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High Speed Rail Boondoggle

The Hundred Billion Dollar BoondoggleRight now, Californians are well on their way to making a huge mistake.  The Los Angeles to San Francisco high-speed rail line indeeds sounds great on paper.  The idea that in just a few hours, you can head from the South to the Bay Area with stops in the Central Valley, … Read more

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September 2014 Photo of the Month: Washington Park Sunset

Washington Park Sunset

My September 2014 Photo of the Month is Washington Park Sunset, an image made near the City of Anacortes, North of Seattle.

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