Monthly Archives: February 2012

Yes, spelling counts

Danny prevails in the wrestling ring
[A letter to my 11 year-old nephew]
Dear Danny,
I understand from my sister that you need some answers:
why is spelling so hard?
who cares anyway?
and can you make it easier to learn spelling?
First, why spelling is hard. Actually, it isn’t in some other languages. Spanish-speaking people would have really boring [...]

Maximizing happiness on the upgrade path

I bought my first wide angle lens because I had previsualized Big Blue and couldn't make the shot without a wider angle lens
Because many of my introductory photography students are working with an entry-level camera, I make sure to cover strategies for upgrading gear without killing the household budget, at least all at once. I [...]

Alpine Art group show 24×24 opens

[ February 17, 2012; ] I am one of 24 invited photographers who will present one photograph taken at an assigned hour throughout a single day. The exhibition opens at Alpine Art Gallery, 430 E South Temple in Salt Lake City. The exhibition runs through April 18. more information

Hwy 89 talk in Richfield, UT

[ February 27, 2012; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Presentation on Highway 89, in Utah and border-to-border across America, for the Richfield Public Library. The talk will be held in the Richfield City Council Chamber.

New class starts: Nuts & Bolts of Digital Photography

[ February 2, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] I teach Digital Photography: Nuts & Bolts, a 6-hour short course on the basic use of DSLRs, for the Lifelong Learning program at the University of Utah.

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