Thursday, December 09, 2010

In The Era Of The Connected Camera, The Point & Shoot Commits Seppuku

In The Era Of The Connected Camera, The Point & Shoot Commits Seppuku:
Why haven't Point & Shoot or DSLR cameras incorporated GPS like my iPhone has?
My high-end Nikon P6000 Point & Shoot had GPS, but the replacement P7000 model dropped it - perhaps because it did not work very reliably.
None of the off-the-shelf Nikon or Canon SLRs incorporate GPS - what's wrong with these companies - don't they get it?

Monday, November 22, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

HOME, is one of the most important videos you will ever watch regarding the future of mankind.
man's impact on Earth is relatively recent in geologic time, yet the magnitude of our impact is stunning as seen from this perspective.
http://goodplanet.org/ Home Project http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_%282009_film%29
The narration and video quality matches any National Geographic title to date.
Home is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. The movie was released simultaneously on June 5, 2009 in cinemas across the globe, on DVD, Blu-ray, television, and on YouTube, opening in 181 countries.
The film was financed by PPR, a French multinational holding company specializing in retail shops and luxury brands, as part of their PR strategy.
Every thinking person will want to see this video, and tell the next person about it.
The documentary chronicles the present day state of the Earth, its climate and how we as the dominant species have long-term repercussions on its future. A theme expressed throughout the documentary is that of linkage—how all organisms and the Earth are linked in a "delicate but crucial" natural balance with each other, and how no organism can be self-sufficient.
To promote the documentary online, a YouTube channel known as "HomeProject" was created.
Copyright info.: Although the movie is formally under a Creative Commons license[citation needed], it has no official copyright. Yann Arthus-Bertrand emphasized in a TED talk [10] that the movie has no copyright: "This film have [sic] no copyright. On the fifth of June, the environmental day, everyone can download the movie on Internet. The film is given for free to the distributor for TV and theater to show it the five of June. There is no business on this movie. It is available for schools, cities, NGOs and you." This means the film can be distributed, copied, uploaded, burned to DVD, etc., without restrictions if not altered or edited. ClearBits, an online digital media community, provides a torrent of the 93-minute version in high-definition mp4 format.
The film received a large response upon release, receiving over 400,000 combined views within the first 24 hours on YouTube.[citation needed] As of April 2010, the French, English, German, Spanish, Russian and Arabic versions on Youtube logged a total of more than 14 million views. It was shown to high ratings on channels around the world including the international network National Geographic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

HOME (English with subtitles)


HOME, is one of the most important videos you will ever watch regarding the future of mankind.
man's impact on Earth is relatively recent in geologic time, yet the magnitude of our impact is stunning as seen from this perspective.
http://goodplanet.org/ Home Project http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_%282009_film%29
The narration and video quality matches any National Geographic title to date.
Home is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. The movie was released simultaneously on June 5, 2009 in cinemas across the globe, on DVD, Blu-ray, television, and on YouTube, opening in 181 countries.
The film was financed by PPR, a French multinational holding company specializing in retail shops and luxury brands, as part of their PR strategy.
Every thinking person will want to see this video, and tell the next person about it.
The documentary chronicles the present day state of the Earth, its climate and how we as the dominant species have long-term repercussions on its future. A theme expressed throughout the documentary is that of linkage—how all organisms and the Earth are linked in a "delicate but crucial" natural balance with each other, and how no organism can be self-sufficient.
To promote the documentary online, a YouTube channel known as "HomeProject" was created.
Copyright info.: Although the movie is formally under a Creative Commons license[citation needed], it has no official copyright. Yann Arthus-Bertrand emphasized in a TED talk [10] that the movie has no copyright: "This film have [sic] no copyright. On the fifth of June, the environmental day, everyone can download the movie on Internet. The film is given for free to the distributor for TV and theater to show it the five of June. There is no business on this movie. It is available for schools, cities, NGOs and you." This means the film can be distributed, copied, uploaded, burned to DVD, etc., without restrictions if not altered or edited. ClearBits, an online digital media community, provides a torrent of the 93-minute version in high-definition mp4 format.
The film received a large response upon release, receiving over 400,000 combined views within the first 24 hours on YouTube.[citation needed] As of April 2010, the French, English, German, Spanish, Russian and Arabic versions on Youtube logged a total of more than 14 million views. It was shown to high ratings on channels around the world including the international network National Geographic.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

L-R Mike Baird and Mom Mrs. J.L. "Billie" Wilma Grace Baird in her condo in Saint Mary's Highland Hills in Bogart, GA, 09 Nov. 2010.

L-R Mike Baird and Mom Mrs. J.L. "Billie" Wilma Grace Baird in her condo in Saint Mary's Highland Hills in Bogart, GA, 09 Nov. 2010.

"Mike" Michael L. Baird, mike [at} mikebaird d o t com  

Bairdphotos.com  2756 Indigo Circle, Morro Bay, CA  93442 
http://flickr.bairdphotos.com  http://photomorrobay.com  http://eysu.org 
iPhone (805) 704-2064 (primary #, text, voicemail); alt home (805) 772-2044
Some of my photos I found on Wikimedia http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Photographs_by_Mike_Baird

Monday, November 08, 2010

Microstock Agencies – An Overview for Beginners | Yuri Arcurs

Microstock Agencies – An Overview for Beginners | Yuri Arcurs: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Photographers interested in creating income through "stock sales" need to follow the words of the undisputed master, Yuri Arcurs.
MICROSTOCK AGENCIES – AN OVERVIEW FOR BEGINNERS and more.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

New Times SLO | Publishing Local News and Entertainment for over 20 years in San Luis Obispo County

New Times SLO | Publishing Local News and Entertainment for over 20 years in San Luis Obispo County: "
Read this very cool article in the New times about Matt Hudgens and his new standup paddle (SUP) board business in Morro Bay, CA. http://www.newtimesslo.com/strokes-and-plugs/5213/the-zen-of-paddling/ Everyone I know who's now into SUP knows Matt. The following articles were printed from New Times [newtimesslo ... New Times SLO I, thinking it was October and that we were going to Morro Bay, donned a full-body wetsuit. ... We paddled south in the bay, passing seals and sea lions, ...

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Saturday, September 04, 2010

Op-Ed Contributor - How to End the Great Recession - NYTimes.com

Op-Ed Contributor - How to End the Great Recession - NYTimes.com
This is one of the most clear explanations of the financial mess that we are in, and how to get out of it...
The author ROBERT B. REICH says "In the late 1970s, the richest 1 percent of American families took in about 9 percent of the nation’s total income; by 2007, the top 1 percent took in 23.5 percent of total income. "..."Policies that generate more widely shared prosperity lead to stronger and more sustainable economic growth — and that’s good for everyone. The rich are better off with a smaller percentage of a fast-growing economy than a larger share of an economy that’s barely moving. That’s the Labor Day lesson we learned decades ago; until we remember it again, we’ll be stuck in the Great Recession."

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Facebook (11) | Monday Night Group Paddle: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Stand-up Paddling group
This time let's paddle. In order to accommodate everyone we are going to do the first 1/2 hour as a demo, then go for a longer paddle as a group. We will have 4 boards and paddles extra, so sign up for them early if you want to do the paddle itself. You can sign up by leaving a comment here on the event's page, by sending a message, by calling us at (805)395-0410, or by emailing slosup@gmail.com. First come first serve! We do have a good selection in stock now for those who have been thinking of purchasing a board!
Created by http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102394886488635
This time let's paddle. In order to accommodate everyone we are going to do the first 1/2 hour as a demo, then go for a longer paddle as a group. We will have 4 boards and paddles extra, so sign up for them early if you want to do the paddle itself. You can sign up by leaving a comment here on the event's page, by sending a message, by calling us at (805)395-0410, or by emailing slosup@gmail.com. First come first serve! We do have a good selection in stock now for those who have been thinking of purchasing a board!
Coleman Beach, Morro Bay, invitd by Matt Hudgens
August 30 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday, August 20, 2010

Letters to the Editor 8/20 - Letters to the Editor - SanLuisObispo.com

No value
Your recent story about the $350 million runabout of 38-year-old Russian multibillionaire Andrey Melnichenko seemed disproportionate and revulsive to me in context to the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan, where millions are homeless and hungry (“Billionaire in Morro Bay,” Aug. 18). Despite a net worth of $4.4 billion, Melnichenko has no value.
Michael L. Baird
Morro Bay

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Talk on China Cyber Army pulled after pressure

Talk on China Cyber Army pulled after pressure
15 July 2010 Continuing evidence that cyber warfare is the new paradigm for weapons of mass destruction.

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Update: Microsoft kills the Kin - Computerworld
"Just over two months after launching it, and days after reducing the price, Microsoft has decided to kill the Kin phone."

So.... why does Microsoft still exist - it seem they can't deliver anymore.
They should own the Internet, Google Docs should never have had a window to rush thru...
I got tired of working on my tools instead of with my tools..
This year I went all Mac - trashed all seven PCs.. now work on my
iMac27, MacBookPro17, iPhone, iTouch, iPad - Steve Jobs is doing something right, and better...

Another Summer Surpise—Cyber Attack? - CNBC

Another Summer Surpise—Cyber Attack? - CNBC
fodder for eBomb.US - Electronic Cyber-terrorism and Cyberwarfare -- Fighting without Fighting

Sunday, June 20, 2010

A Pacemaker Wrecks a Family's Life - NYTimes.com
This article subtitled "What Broke My Father’s Heart" is worth reading if you've ever thought about how life should end for yourself of a loved one... a compelling story that everyone should digest before agreeing to heroic or even routine life-extension medical procedures.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

YouTube - d3mit0@hotmail.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/4687486079/


Three Young Men Did This Graffiti. The graffiti "artists" posted this video of themselves defacing the rocks at Morro Rock - it is/was at YouTube - Hope the cops can catch them.
A better quality original version is/was posted to YouTube by d3mit0@hotmail.com kuloncit0 www.youtube.com/user/kuloncit0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8frGrQkjuXk and saved here for law enforcement

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8frGrQkjuXk

www.youtube.com/user/kuloncit0 is cd altamiranokuloncit0's Channel

The original caption said "creando arte en el norte de california . morrobay ... el demo reprensentando al mkb (mas ke bencedor) saludos desde califa" or, per Google Translate...
creating art in Northern California. morrobay ... reprensentando demo to MKB (more ke bencedor) greetings from Calif

More related still photos of graffiti (including this piece) in the area: www.flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/sets/72157623953248852/

Thursday, June 03, 2010

The Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS Lens
I've been looking at the Canon 800mm lens.'
Canon says "This is the longest telephoto lens among Canon's lineup, and a terrific choice for any long-distance application-outdoor sports, wildlife, news photojournalism, and so on. It's actually lighter than Canon's EF 600mm f/4L IS lens, weighing just under 10 lbs. It uses a refined optical design, with two fluorite lens elements, one UD element, and one Super-UD-glass element, for outstanding correction of color fringing and superb contrast and sharpness. This super-telephoto lens uses magnesium-alloy barrel construction to enhance its light weight, and has weather-resistant gaskets throughout for use in harsh conditions. It's compatible with both the EF 1.4x II and 2x II tele extenders for even more reach: EOS cameras with 45 AF points will continue to provide autofocus at the center AF point when the lens is used with the 1.4x extender. Finally, it's image stabilized, providing up to 4 stops of correction for camera shake. This makes it even more practical in many situations."

Art Morris of "Birds as Art" seems to have adopted this lens as his main tool for bird photography. I'm surprised not to have ever seen one of these lenses in Morro Bay, CA, where 500mm and 600mm Canon lenses are frequent.

Friday, May 21, 2010

I Got a Crush on Obama | BP Music Videos

I Got a Crush on Obama | BP Music Videos

The original Obama Girl video - seen over 100 million times around the world!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

YouTube - Camera Raw 6 and Lightroom 3 Lens Correction Feature Preview

YouTube - Camera Raw 6 and Lightroom 3 Lens Correction Feature Preview
Join Lightroom and Camera Raw product manager Tom Hogarty as he walks you through a short demo of the upcoming Lens Correction feature that will be part of Lightroom 3 and Camera Raw 6.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

2-Way Sync - Google Calendar (Gcalendar/Gcal) and iPhone

2-Way Sync - Google Calendar (Gcalendar/Gcal) and iPhone
I'm using Spanning Sync to achieve this integration between Google Calendar and iPhone , as suggested in this article.
http://spanningsync.com/ says: Spanning Sync 3 is the one app that syncs both iCal with Google Calendar and (Mac) Address Book with Google Contacts. It gives you even better control over how your information syncs, and is now up to 10x faster!

Two-Way Sync between Gcal & iPhone

It can be done, and I've tested it! These instructions are for an iCal-enabled computer (specifically a Mac). It does require:

  • MobileMe ($70 if you get it with a new iPhone, $100 otherwise; or $120/150 for a family plan, for 5 people) - this syncs your iPhone to iCal
  • Spanning Sync - syncs your Google Calendar(s) to iCal

I suspect Google will eventually come up with an iPhone App to replace Spanning Sync, but MobileMe will most certainly be an essential part of the equation.

Introduction to Google Calendar Sync - Google Calendar Help

Introduction to Google Calendar Sync - Google Calendar Help
says:

Google Calendar Sync allows you to sync events between Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook Calendar. You'll be able to determine the direction of information flow, as well as the sync frequency. Staying on top of your Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook Calendar events has never been easier! Here's some good information to know to help you get started with Google Calendar Sync.

Compatibility

Currently, Google Calendar Sync is only compatible with Microsoft Outlook versions 2003 and 2007, and operating systems Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Windows XP 64-bit Edition is not compatible with Google Calendar Sync at this time
We understand that many people like to stay connected with various calendar applications. Unfortunately, it's not recommended to use Google Calendar Sync when using third-party sync applications* that sync between Microsoft Outlook and Google Calendar. Please be aware that doing so may result in duplicated events or deleted data.
[*Spanning Sync and Busy Sync users beware]

Amazon.com: Sony DSC-HX5V 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 3.0 inch LCD: Electronics

Amazon.com: Sony DSC-HX5V 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 3.0 inch LCD: Electronics
This tiny traveler is amazing! Two-shot HDR, 10 fps burst, 1080i HD video, GPS and Compass.
An integrated GPS receiver and compass record the location and direction of every shot you take and let you view your images on a map with compatible computer and internet applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots.

SurferMag Message Boards: Drama in Morro Bay (Chris Ward/Coast Guard/Capsize related)

SurferMag Message Boards: Drama in Morro Bay (Chris Ward/Coast Guard/Capsize related): "Posted: Feb 13, 2010 5:23 PM
Updated: Feb 13, 2010 7:13 PM

Photo Courtesy of: Geri Lanier

Some scary moments in Morro Bay Saturday when large waves caused a Coast Guard boat to flip.

Witnesses say the Coast Guard cutter was towing a skiff boat back to shore when it got stuck in some large wave sets.

The strong waves then flipped the cutter with three of the skiff passengers on board.

'Basically they ran down the face, hit the trough, the bow just started submerging in the trough of the wave and the stern just completely came over the bow,' said Ray Savoie, who witnessed the incident. 'I mean they did a full forward flip with a half roll.'

'We came up, we righted ourselves, and my friends were gone, they were gone,' said David Langer, who was a passenger on the skiff boat. 'I looked and there they were in the ocean looking up.'

No one was hurt but the Coast Guard cutter was damaged in the incident.

The passengers on the skiff boat say they take full responsibility for what happened because they should not have been out on the water, in the skiff boat, in the first place."

Monday, February 01, 2010

Is the iPad a Child’s Best Friend? - Gadgetwise Blog - NYTimes.com

Is the iPad a Child’s Best Friend? - Gadgetwise Blog - NYTimes.com
Here is just one more piece of evidence that Apple's iPad announced Jan 2010 will become a major new platform - with all or more of the impact of the iPod, iTouch, iPhone, iMac, MacBook lines. My Mom, aged 98 this year, will be the recipient of one of the first of these iPad platforms - what does that say? No more newspaper ink stains, to say the least.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Friday, January 08, 2010

PhotoSecrets How To Sell Your Photos -- A FREE Online Book

PhotoSecrets How To Sell Your Photos -- A FREE Online Book

PhotoSecrets
How To Sell
Your Photos

Make Money From Photography

A free, online guide to the many ways
of getting paid for taking photos.

Links for Photography Law, Legal Aspects of Taking and Publishing Photos

Links for Photography Law, Legal Aspects of Taking and Publishing Photos
There is a lot of bad information on the Net about photographers' rights to take and use images. Here is a list of links to related articles for reference. From "Do I need Permission."

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Ignite Austin

Ignite Austin
Everyone should check out this "5 minutes and 20 slides" Ignite method of giving an informational inspiring talk that ignites your audience!