Commom Icons and Settings

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Regardless of whether you shoot film or digitaly, point and shoot cameras have simplified features. In an effort to help you take better pictures and to stear folks away from only using the Auto mode, settings such as Portrait, Sports, and Landscape can be selected with the touch of a button or spin of the … Continue reading "Commom Icons and Settings"
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Disney Celebrates White Rhino Birth in Uganda

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 13, 2009 — Uganda’s first white rhino born in 27 years has a family tree with Disney roots. First-time mother Nande, a 10-year-old female white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, gave birth June 24 to a healthy male calf at the Ziwa Sanctuary in Uganda after a 16-month gestation … Continue reading "Disney Celebrates White Rhino Birth in Uganda"
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CELEBRATING A SOCCER STAR: International Soccer Star Leo Messi

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International Soccer Star Leo Messi at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex – July 9, 2009 FC Barcelona soccer star Leo Messi is continuing his celebration of his team’s UEFA Champions League title by spending a week at Walt Disney World near Orlando, FL. Messi, one of the sport’s biggest stars, is experiencing many of … Continue reading "CELEBRATING A SOCCER STAR: International Soccer Star Leo Messi"
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Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?

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The latest news to come down the photography and retail pikes is that Ritz Camera Centers, Inc which consists of Ritz Camera, Wolf Camera, Inkley’s, Kits Camera, Dean’s Photo, Cameras West, and Camera World may close their doors forever in as little as two weeks. What happened? This past February the privately owned company filed … Continue reading "Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?"
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Face Detection

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This (or something similiar) is the icon for face detection that you’ll find on cameras. Digital cameras have changed quite a bit in the past few years. One major advancement in digital photography is face detection. Simply put, the software in the camera enables it to scan what the lens is pointed at and look … Continue reading "Face Detection"
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Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Final Entry

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Emerald Isle – day 8 – Erin Go Braugh & Slan We have an 8:45 am Aer Lingus flight out of the Shannon Airport which is about 30 minute drive from Dromoland Castle. Breakfast is normally included on this final day, but because our departure is so early, they have provided a small continental breakfast … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Final Entry"
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Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 12

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Emerald Isle – day 7 – Ever-Moher (part 3 of 3) Rathbaun Scones and Sheep Herding One of the unique things about an Adventure by Disney is they look for opportunities to immerse the guests in the local culture, well beyond the common tourist traps. Today a visit to Rathbaun farm provided such an experience. … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 12"
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Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 11

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Emerald Isle – Day 7 – Ever-Moher (part 2 of 3) On the Road to Monk’s Pub We climbed back on the coach en-route to our next important destination ” Lunch. Along the way we were treated to yet another natural wonder that Ireland has to offer. It’s hard to explain but as we drove … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 11"
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Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 10

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Emerald Isle – Day 7 – Ever-Moher (part 1 of 3) Today’s word” Slan. – Pronounced slawn – it is Irish for goodbye or farewell. We have one full day left of this adventure and the first item on the agenda is one that I have eagerly been looking forward and dreading all at the … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 10"
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Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 9

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Emerald Isle – Day 6 – Ring around the Kenmare – Continued Storming the Castle As we pulled up to Dromoland Castle and saw several members of the castle staff standing in formation outside to greet us, it was obvious we were going to be staying in a place that is beyond extraordinary. There is … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Emerald Isle – Part 9"
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