Saturday, September 28, 2013
What is Photography?
Very cool basic video on What is Photography... More findings while trolling the Net for free courses.
A Quick History of Photography
Spent the day trolling the Internet for free online courses and found a bunch of interesting basic lessons on YouTube's Creative Commons. This is the first one... A Quick History of Photography.
Much of this I've already learned in courses I've taken at ACAD and SAIT. So, in essence, I've just saved you hundreds of dollars. : )
Much of this I've already learned in courses I've taken at ACAD and SAIT. So, in essence, I've just saved you hundreds of dollars. : )
Alberta Culture Days 2013 - Kick Off Party
Alberta Culture Days 2013, a set on Flickr.
Alberta Culture Days -- Communities all over Alberta are celebrating local art and culture. Calgary held a small but energetic kick off party in Olympic Plaza Saturday night (Sept 27, 2013).
A dancer in the crowd was invited onstage by Makeshift Innocence's lead singer (much to Securities disapproval). Love how he is totally in love for the dance.
A scarf performer hanging out at the entrance way to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
The Sidney York Band.
Champion hoop dancer, Dallas Arcand (Dancing Buffalo Man).
Alberta Culture Days
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Olympic Plaza seagull
Yesterday a bunch of us in the Calgary Public Library Photography Club program wandered around downtown shooting whatever struck our interests. Some of us regulars helped newbies with all kinds of camera questions and gave pointers on how to use aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get what you want in a photo. From what I saw that was shared, there are going to be some awesome photos presented at the next CPL photo program meeting in October.
This morning I found a link on my Facebook page to a 123 Clicks article about Free Street Photography e-Books that I wish I had seen before yesterday's outing. So far I've only scanned through a couple, but I really like the 31 Days to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography.
Links:
This morning I found a link on my Facebook page to a 123 Clicks article about Free Street Photography e-Books that I wish I had seen before yesterday's outing. So far I've only scanned through a couple, but I really like the 31 Days to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography.
Links:
- Free Street Photography e-Books to Download
- 31 Days to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
burning @ The Bow
East downtown air quality took a nosedive at noon today from what appears to be something burning inside The Bow. North air vents spewed blue smoke and a burning petroleum smell could be detected from as far away as the main floor of the Central Library.
UPDATE: CTV Calgary News : Diesel odor prompts evacuation of downtown building
Published Wednesday, September 18, 2013 2:08PM MDT
UPDATE: CTV Calgary News : Diesel odor prompts evacuation of downtown building
Ryan White, CTV Calgary
Published Wednesday, September 18, 2013 2:08PM MDT
More than 200 employees were displaced from a four-storey building in
the downtown core Wednesday afternoon after several occupants detected
the smell of diesel and began to feel ill.
Shortly after noon, members of the Calgary Fire Department were deployed to the North-West Travellers Building in the 500 block of 1 St. S.E. following reports of noxious fumes by employees on the lower floors.
Firefighters checked air quality and carbon monoxide levels throughout the building and determined the source of the fumes to be the testing of a back-up generator in a neighbouring building.
Carbon monoxide has not been detected within the building.
The CFD Hazardous Materials team will remain on scene until air quality is deemed safe. Employees are expected to be permitted to return to the building within the hour.
Shortly after noon, members of the Calgary Fire Department were deployed to the North-West Travellers Building in the 500 block of 1 St. S.E. following reports of noxious fumes by employees on the lower floors.
Firefighters checked air quality and carbon monoxide levels throughout the building and determined the source of the fumes to be the testing of a back-up generator in a neighbouring building.
Carbon monoxide has not been detected within the building.
The CFD Hazardous Materials team will remain on scene until air quality is deemed safe. Employees are expected to be permitted to return to the building within the hour.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Monday, September 2, 2013
Pride Calgary 2013 Parade We are all born to be loved-
Calgary Pride was huge as Calgary’s LGBTQA community partied hardy Sunday, September 1. The parade seemed three times the size of last year's with more banks, politicians, athletes, police (marching), local media, churches, non-profit organizations, and furries in attendance.
What I love about Pride is the positive vibe. It's like a big a Love Fest. Plus, you meet some interesting people. One fellow I spoke with before the parade started was working on a film documentary on k. d. lang. He was hoping she would make an appearance. I was hoping for George Takei. Unfortunately neither showed, but there were other famous people.
Mayor Nenshi, several aldermen including John Mar and Druh Farrell, Premier Redford, Liberal Leader Raj Sherman, and MLA Kent Hehr (with Elvis impersonator father) were there. Nenshi reverted to teacher-mode and made a speech that was inspiring. Redford said something mostly forgettable. Sherman didn't make any speech, but during the parade he commented in passing on the "beautiful baby" the lady standing beside me was holding.
Olympic athletes and celebrities from CBC were also in the parade.
There seemed to be more businesses, especially banks, this year. Was disappointed that my workplace did nothing officially, even though I saw at least three co-workers in the parade.
Traditionally, the Unitarian Church rainbow flag notes the end of the parade. This year was different with a ton of other entrees following.
Another difference was how low key the marchers were this year. Meaning no nudity and no kinky. Definitely a family parade. While there were a few people dressed in just their undies, the festival at Shaw Millennium Park was also mostly tame in comparison to past events. Although I did overhear two police officers comment on someone "crossing the line."
Everyone seemed to be having a great time... kids, parents, seniors, and furries!
Links:
* Flickr Set
* Huffpost Alberta
* Calgary Herald
* FFWD
* CBC
* Global TV Calgary
What I love about Pride is the positive vibe. It's like a big a Love Fest. Plus, you meet some interesting people. One fellow I spoke with before the parade started was working on a film documentary on k. d. lang. He was hoping she would make an appearance. I was hoping for George Takei. Unfortunately neither showed, but there were other famous people.
Mayor Nenshi, several aldermen including John Mar and Druh Farrell, Premier Redford, Liberal Leader Raj Sherman, and MLA Kent Hehr (with Elvis impersonator father) were there. Nenshi reverted to teacher-mode and made a speech that was inspiring. Redford said something mostly forgettable. Sherman didn't make any speech, but during the parade he commented in passing on the "beautiful baby" the lady standing beside me was holding.
Olympic athletes and celebrities from CBC were also in the parade.
There seemed to be more businesses, especially banks, this year. Was disappointed that my workplace did nothing officially, even though I saw at least three co-workers in the parade.
Traditionally, the Unitarian Church rainbow flag notes the end of the parade. This year was different with a ton of other entrees following.
Another difference was how low key the marchers were this year. Meaning no nudity and no kinky. Definitely a family parade. While there were a few people dressed in just their undies, the festival at Shaw Millennium Park was also mostly tame in comparison to past events. Although I did overhear two police officers comment on someone "crossing the line."
Everyone seemed to be having a great time... kids, parents, seniors, and furries!
Links:
* Flickr Set
* Huffpost Alberta
* Calgary Herald
* FFWD
* CBC
* Global TV Calgary
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