Been out taking photos this morning. Eventually got my memory on Thursday so there was no stopping me now! The weather forecast was for rain after lunch so I was out at 9.00 am. It's funny how people tend to talk to you when you have a camera! Saying that I did feel a bit uneasy sitting having coffee close to a childrens play area ... to the extent I even put my camera away! What a sad world we live in where you cannot feel comfortable with a camera in your hand!
I've lots to learn about my new camera but I had a play with it on it's auto settings! I'll post a few photos.
Spent most of the afternoon playing on Photoshop ... think I really need a more powerful laptop cause at times it was SO slow! You can waste a good few hours just tweeking photos.
Edited to say ... can't seem to upload any photos at the moment. Will try again later but for now here is a link to some I've put on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=76601&id=585777112&l=ee07cb6655
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
My new camera
Took the plunge at the weekend and purchased a digital SLR camera.
I got this one in the end after much deliberating - A Sony Alpha 200
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA200/AA200A.HTM
It claims it's good for entry level photographers and that's me!
I've not really been able to play with it yet as I'm waiting for the memory to arrive (oh and an idiots guide on how to use it) ... but when it arrives look after for loads of photos - you have been warned!
I got this one in the end after much deliberating - A Sony Alpha 200
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA200/AA200A.HTM
It claims it's good for entry level photographers and that's me!
I've not really been able to play with it yet as I'm waiting for the memory to arrive (oh and an idiots guide on how to use it) ... but when it arrives look after for loads of photos - you have been warned!
A week off ....
Well I had Easter week off work. A nice chilling and relaxing week. Went to Cheshire Oaks for some retail therapy one day and around a couple of local Garden Centres (and I didn't buy anything!). Saturday went to Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Great day out and it's all FREE !
It wasn't very busy so we managed to play on all the interactive stuff! We really are BIG kids. Also had a ride on a steam train.
So after a nice relaxing week off it's back to work today!
I haven't posted photos of my plants this week as I re-potted them yesterday and they looked a little sad. If they are looking better tonight I'll take some photos.
It wasn't very busy so we managed to play on all the interactive stuff! We really are BIG kids. Also had a ride on a steam train.
So after a nice relaxing week off it's back to work today!
I haven't posted photos of my plants this week as I re-potted them yesterday and they looked a little sad. If they are looking better tonight I'll take some photos.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Smart Metre for my electricity
I've been fitted with a new Smart Metre today. My electricity company just wrote to me asking if I would take part in the trial. The metre aims to give accurate and upto to minute readings for my electricity. It comes with a display unit which shows exactly how much I use and aims at cutting the amount I use and to the spread it over different time periods. In a few months I will be put on a new tariff where the electricity will be cheaper in off-peak times ... so these will be the times I'll be using the washer/dryer, etc! Thankfully I have a timer on the washer so I don't have to get up in the middle of the night to put the washing on!
It will show me the cost per hour and also show a graph of the last hour's electricity. In order to be "energy efficient" I need to keep it in the green zone. I can even set an alarm on the display unit and when I'm using too much electricity it will sound (I wonder how much electricity the alarm sounding uses!!!)
So hopefully I will be "doing my bit for the environment" and also on my bank balance! Will report back on my usage ... that's if I haven't limited myself to the amount of time I can use my laptop!
It will show me the cost per hour and also show a graph of the last hour's electricity. In order to be "energy efficient" I need to keep it in the green zone. I can even set an alarm on the display unit and when I'm using too much electricity it will sound (I wonder how much electricity the alarm sounding uses!!!)
So hopefully I will be "doing my bit for the environment" and also on my bank balance! Will report back on my usage ... that's if I haven't limited myself to the amount of time I can use my laptop!
Leopard Cat
Thought I'd post a couple more photos. It has the most beautiful markings. Even managed to give it (not sure if it's a he or a she) a stroke today!
However it doesn't beat my princess ... Potter who is the sweetest puddy around.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Visiting Leopard Cat
This cat has been visiting my garden over the last few weeks ... I think it can smell the mice (and the rat!). It's very beautiful and graceful but a bit timid. I think it lives in the next street. If that was my cat he/she wouldn't be out on her own without at least a collar!
Photos are not brill as I had to take them from inside the conservatory.
Seeds week 4
Well the seeds have come on leaps and bounds. I think they now need re-potting in big pots.
These are the sunflowers. I only put in the sticks last weekend. Now they have outgrown those!
The tomotoes are coming on really well and dwarf the basil!
The peppers are coming on as well.
Hopefully next week they will be thriving well in their own little (or maybe big) pots.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
