In late April Canon released a new point-and-shoot camera, the PowerShot N. I pre-ordered it from Amazon.com (where I now see that it’s temporarily out of stock) based primarily on two features described in a preview article: an 8:1 optical zoom, and built-in WiFi. It didn’t hurt that the camera is about 20% smaller than my all-time… Continue reading Canon Powershot N…which stands for “not quite there”
Author: Eric
Samba Ambitions
Note: Miss me? I missed you. I’m trying to ease back into this blogging thing, and the best way to do that is to either (1) steal something from someone else, or (b) repeat myself. Being the overachiever I’ve deluded myself into thinking I am, I choose to do both. Miss me? Maybe it’s the… Continue reading Samba Ambitions
New Midland Skyscraper: Unintended Consequences?
Am I the only one who thinks about the impact on a city logo of a new skyscraper?
Fox on the Box
One of our neighborhood foxes took his appearance to a new level.
Stalking the wily Coccinellidae
I took a macro lens into our yard and got lucky with a ladybug. OK…that came out weird.
It’s a Tempestuous Day in the Neighborhood…
It’s a good day — and also a rare one — when bicyclists in West Texas can outsmart the wind.
The Mavericks in Concert – 10 Takeaways
We’ve seen some pretty awesome musical acts in concert, but The Mavericks rank near the top of the list.
Texas Mountain Laurel
The Texas Mountain Laurel adds a bit of striking beauty to the generally stark West Texas landscape.
One big frackin’ mess
The oilfield can be a dangerous place to work. Here’s an example.
Bird’s Eye View?
Trying to interpret reports sent in from a drilling rig can sometimes be a challenge.