Burgeoning hobby

Posted on August 29, 2010 by mpfl

So I’m trying, and failing, to avoid developing an interest in photography. This weekend I went to the Perth Zoo and also Kings Park and managed to take some pretty nice photos with a borrowed Canon EOS 400D. It was lots of fun, working out how to use the camera. I took around 1500 photos in total, but culled them way down to about 30 photos that I actually liked.

Something else new that I’ll be learning soon is scuba diving. To mix this with the photography, I bought a waterproof housing for my point’n'shoot Canon Ixus 100 IS. Hopefully I’ll get some nice shots!

At the moment, I think I’ll buy a DSLR after I get back from my upcoming trips. I can’t really afford to spend the money before, even though it would be advantageous to have a nice camera with me. However, I like travelling light and carrying a “real” camera plus accessories would just annoy me.

I’m also interested in astrophotography and also microphotography. Unfortunately, I don’t own a telescope, nor do I own a microscope. I’m also not too flash at preparing slides, either! I’ll work something out… I know lots of scientists

Brisvegas, baby!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by mpfl

My current job involves me being on the forefront of library and educational technology (if you like, you can read my work blog).

There’s a national library conference happening in Brisbane in September, and I thought I’d go! I’ve never been to Queensland, so I’m going to tack a two week holiday on the end of it. I know a few people over there and I’m looking forward to catch up with them.

My wallet smarted at the conference registration fees, but then breathed a sigh of relief when I noticed that Virgin Blue’s happy hour sale today included flights to Brisbane – only $189! Whoo!

Anyway, photos will be plentiful when I come back and I’m sure I’ll be tweeting and foursquaring my way across the state come September.

Cthulhu is pleased!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by mpfl

The Great Old One oversaw my slavish packing and will spare me, for the time being.

Everything fits into my bag easily! This is a slight concern… Perhaps I threw out too many things and should have kept some more to bring with me..?

Regardless, in 16 hours time I will be on my way to Singapore. Between now and then, I still need to get a full night’s sleep and watch the new Transformers movie. Should be easy, eh?