I heard my son say that his mind is always thinking, and it never stops. I feel like young people (and some older people as well) suffer from a kind of continuous connectedness, a continuous […]
BigVince Photo Blog (GotFilm.org)
Film & Digital Photography, Technology, Travel, and Other Things That Interest Me
Exploring San Antonio Missions
When people think about San Antonio, they generally think about the Alamo, and rightfully so. But there are several other historic missions, in San Antonio, that are worth visiting. In fact, it’s a national park. […]
I have a soft spot for Lighthouses…
A few years ago, I was at a Microsoft conference in Seattle – and I had the grand idea to take a few days off from work after the conference to do some hiking and […]
Christmas in Texas
Moving to Texas 5 years ago was an easy choice for my wife and me, however that doesn’t mean I don’t miss some of the things I got used to in the first 56 years […]
View from the Window
I was always intrigued by the image entitled “View from the Window at La Gras” by Nicéphore Niépce. Partially because of the history of the image, being so old, but also because I’ve taken photos […]
Nikon F: The Start of Something Great.
In 1959, Nikon introduced their first SLR, the Nikon F. It was the beginning of the end for companies like Leica. Previously Leica had enjoyed a top spot among professional photographers, but the Nikon F, […]
Wimberley, TX and My New Lab-Box.
Today, I took a walking tour of Wimberley, Texas. Wimberley is a small town about 25 miles south of Austin, in the Texas Hill Country. The small town center has lots of shops and restaurants, […]
Using a Handheld Light Meter
Before cameras had meters built in, you had to use a dedicated light meter (or just know what you were doing). Even if I know what the settings should be, I like to check conditions […]
Dripping Springs
The small town I live in is named for the springs that were found here many years ago. However, I have never seen the actual springs that it’s named after – so today I thought […]
