Victor
Professionally: UI developer, usability practitioner and web designer. Personally: Father, photographer, cyclist, hiker.
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Joseph D. Grant Ranch – Santa Clara County, California
January 3, 2010 – 20:00
I saw a photo at the store the other day, a tree silhouetted against the sky. I live just over the hill from Joseph D. Grant Ranch, close to San Jose where similar trees stand perched on top of small hills. I’ve tried taking photos of them in the past with little success. Today, we went for a short hike with the family and had my Canon PowerShot G9. The photo above was one of the more successful attempts. I experimented with a sepia treatment, but the contrast between the tree and the blue sky was so much more striking and less cliche than the silhouette.
Sparks, Nevada
January 1, 2010 – 21:40
Taken a few years ago on our way to Virginia City, Nevada. The city below is Sparks, Nevada.
Blogging on the Mac made easier
November 21, 2009 – 17:30
I’ve been trying to find a tool like Microsoft Live Writer that allows you to write blog entries without the web interface. I’ve finally found one – Ecto. While not a slick as Live Writer, it’s a good alternative when I’m on my Mac. You can find it at http://illumineX.com/mac/ecto/
Cracking The Code Of Produce Stickers
November 4, 2009 – 00:25
Ever wonder what all those numbers are on those little stickers on your fruits and vegetables at the supermarket? CBS5 in San Francisco decodes one of life’s mysteries. http://bit.ly/6QEBN
Apple patents a headset MP3 player
November 1, 2009 – 01:25
Could this be the next iPod Shuffle? http://bit.ly/2Ny7js
History of Daylight Savings Time
October 31, 2009 – 00:58
With Daylight Savings Time comining up this Sunday at 2am, ever wonder where it came from? National Geographic has a great article on its history and why it exists. http://bit.ly/1pI3NV
Vintage costume photos in celebration of Halloween
October 30, 2009 – 16:23
People have been dressing for Halloween for a long time now. Here are some photos of folks in the Halloween best from a long time ago. There are some great ones. http://bit.ly/2nZzUF
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