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Photography - Last photos taken from the Balcony of the old Apartment

Written by Richard Smith
Monday, 12 January 2009
These are the last photos I had taken from the Balcony of the old Apartment before it was handed back: And some earlier shots: Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (41) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 144
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 January 2009 )

Photography - My Ugly Mug

Written by Richard Smith
Saturday, 10 January 2009
Pictures of my Ugly mug. Taken by my Wife. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (35) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 181

Technical - How to build a free web server and the reasons why you probably shouldn't

Written by Richard Smith
Friday, 09 January 2009
Such an odd start to this entry I know. Why would you want to know how to build a web server if you probably shouldn't do it? I have written articles on building cheap web and email servers before. In the “Building a network for £50” project I described how to build a simple Linux based Web and Email server using an old Dell 400MHz Tower and some CD's I burned. Now that was a very simple solution with what was apparently quite a complex installation procedure. I moved on with the “£50 Network Project Revisited – Web and Email Hosting Alternatives” (which is now offline and those articles need rescuing) which very quickly went through how to build a Linux Web and Email server which would allow you to easily set up web and email accounts easily using a control panel. The project utilised a server I obtained for £15 which I later sold for £45. I have to admit, you probably were unable to build anything from that guide. It was written very quickly to end the project. So this time I intend to go through the entire procedure, with screen shots so anyone can set up a web server that doesn't cost a lot. We will also cover the Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (43) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 358
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 January 2009 )
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Technical - Mac Book Wheel Laptop Preview

Written by Richard Smith
Thursday, 08 January 2009
The new mac book wheel laptop. A laptop with no keyboard. Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard Yes it is a ....... Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (44) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 438
Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 January 2009 )

Photography - Snow

Written by Richard Smith
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
We had snow. OK maybe it isn't interesting but it isn't like we get a lot of it! Snow on the 5th Jan 2009 Snow on the 7th Jan 2009 These photo's were mainly rush jobs, most were not even composed. (Snap shots basically). Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (37) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 171
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 January 2009 )

Photography - Scary Pet Photos

Written by Richard Smith
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
What were originally badly taken photo's look sort of scary. (OK they are still badly taken but they are sort of artistic to certain eyes). My Cat Wifes Dog Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (39) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 155

Photography - Macro Shots from 22nd December

Written by Richard Smith
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
Macro photos I did on the 22nd December. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (35) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 153

Photography - Photos from around Fleet Street London

Written by Richard Smith
Sunday, 04 January 2009
These photos were taken around Fleet Street in London on the 29th December. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (41) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 181
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 January 2009 )

Photography - Lomography

Written by Richard Smith
Sunday, 04 January 2009
I have spoken about Lomography before but like other stuff I revisit these things every so often in a hope to add more value. If you want to know more about Lomography then visit sites like http://www.lomography.com/ So playing with Lomography a bit more using some Digital effects I came up with the following images: The above I digitally applied a Lomo effect filter and adjusted the colour profile and saturation to emulate cross processing. Above is an original image cropped from a much larger image. As above with just the Lomo filter applied. As above the above with just the Colour profile and saturation applied to emulate a Cross Process effect. With both effects applied. This was just a quick experiment, I hope to do a more complete feature sometime this year. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (37) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 177
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 January 2009 )

Photography - New Macro Rings Arrive

Written by Richard Smith
Saturday, 03 January 2009
I ordered a set of Macro Rings yesterday and they arrived this morning. The rings I ordered: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=110314706472 The rings in use: The rings as they come: And a few quick shots: (Using the rings with a Nikon 50mm F/1.8 lens and Nikon D700 body in a rush): Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites Be first to comment this article \| Add as favourites (36) \| Quote this article on your site \| Views: 264
Last Updated ( Saturday, 03 January 2009 )