Photo Aspect Ratios

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/12/26/an-introduction-to-aspect-ratios-and-compositional-theory/



https://goo.gl/tXsR0r


(https colon slash slash) goo.gl/tXsR0r

Scanning Film

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/12/24/how-to-scan-your-film-using-a-digital-camera-and-macro-lens/



https://goo.gl/l8CTS8


(https colon slash slash)  goo.gl/l8CTS8

Who's On Top, and Who Isn't

The Daily Reckoning: Promises Will be Broken.

Good history of the heap, top, bottom,  etc.


https://goo.gl/obnE4s


(https colon slash slash) goo.gl/obnE4s

Irreversible

The Daily Reckoning: The Irreversible Plight of the Aging Welfare State.


Nowhere to go but down.


https://goo.gl/oSwe1b


(https colon slash slash) goo.gl/oSwe1b

Cliffs

The Daily Reckoning: The Entitlement Cliff. http://goo.gl/mag/pV22u3v

The real one. More takers than makers. No free lunch, everyone will pay, if only in a lower standard of living.

Taleb is Always Worth a Read

The Surprising Truth: Technology Is Aging in Reverse | Wired Opinion | Wired.com



Taleb is always challenging.

Free Flickr

http://www.businessinsider.com/flickr-pro-three-months-free-2012-12

I've paid for the premium Flickr account, because it was much cheaper storage for my needs.

I encourage everyone to upload as many photos as they can to their Flickr account, and take advantage of this free offer.

Google Hints

http://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2012/12/09/19-handy-google-tricks-that-you-werent-aware-of/

Knew about some of these, but all can be useful.

Idea for Charitable Giving

12 Days of Charitable Giving 2012: Muttville - Forbes

It's that time of year...

Nexus 7 Cases

http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/303564/cool-nexus-7-cases

Interesting ideas. I have a Nexus 7, and really like it.

Raw Processing (Open Source)

http://www.cybercom.net/~dcoffin/dcraw/

Some open source image processors, including raw handling.

Hugin -- Stitch Together Photos

http://hugin.sourceforge.net/

Haven't tried this product yet...

Australia

http://www.cestchristine.com/2012/12/australia-i-miss-you-heres-why/

We love this place and people,  too!

Chrome OS

http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/03/chrome-os-googles-most-underrated-project-that-youve-already-been-testing-and-just-didnt-know-it/

Been watching this trend.

Open Source Photo Software Users on G+

Google+

Travel Photography

Stuck In Customs | HDR Photography, Travel Photography and Camera Reviews

Our hobbies in retirement : travel and photography ...

Powerful Photos from 2012

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/most-powerful-images-of-2012

Very powerful images, indeed.

Politics and Finance

Eugene Fama On Inflation, The Crisis, And Why You Can't Beat The Market After Fees - Forbes

Some excellent ideas about the market,  and brutal analysis of the future of your money.

Great Quotes on Taxation

Hate Paying Taxes? 12 Quotes You'll Love - Forbes

Bad Web, Bad Web

The 7 Most-Annoying Web Design Mistakes: User Experience

Since getting a smartphone just 2 years ago, I've been ranting about these things. Glad SOMEONE is listing the issues. Good web design ideas have been around for a long time, folks!

And don't get me started on the horrible APPS for portable devices...

EPUB Wiki Information

http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/Main_Page

Good information on EPublishing. I'm working on a new book edition, and a mini-book right now, and the Wiki is very helpful.

Amazing Video: Landings at San Diego Int Airport Nov 23, 2012

Amazon Warehouse Photos

http://www.bookofjoe.com/2012/12/via9gag-and-mark-hall.html

Great pictures. An amazing operation!

Web Design Helper Web Apps

http://web.appstorm.net/roundups/design-roundups/10-tiny-yet-useful-web-apps-for-designers/

Wonderful on-line tools to help with web design. Automates a lot of those difficult to code items.

Photo Tips

http://photofocus.com/2012/11/30/for-what-its-worth-three-more-things-it-took-me-a-long-time-to-learn-about-photography/

You can never take enough photos for enough years, to not benefit from tips from other photographers.

I learn a lot from looking at photos on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobswanson/

(well, those are mine, but I view lots of other
photographers' works)