Sofia-in-a-box
Why do we even buy kids presents? I mean, really. Just give them a cardboard box and they’re happy as a clam. » Continue Reading…
Tagged: Nifty Fifty Adventure
Sal and Phil's Po-Boy - Seafood
Work is killing me and I’m still swamped, but I’m gonna die if I don’t take a break, so I’m doing so by putting up another Nifty Fifty post. All pictures here are courtesy of Nifty. The day Nifty arrived, we went to Sal and Phil’s for dinner. My cousin and his bride were in town for Christmas. With him having been away from the South for 10 years and her never having been to Mississippi, I racked my brain for Mississippi- or at least Southern-authentic food for them to have while they were here. We had an awesome Christmas dinner and delicious leftovers for days (post on that to come once the smoke clears), but it was time to switch it up a bit, so Sal and Phil’s it was. Oh, and my sister Susie was here too, but she visits at least once a year and is more excited about getting sushi instead of Southern fare while she’s down here. » Continue Reading…
Nifty arrives safe and sound
I’m a regular at the Photography-on-the.net (POTN) forum–a forum for (surprise!) photography, specifically for those who use Canon equipment. The E-P1 has been claiming more and more of my leisure photography time, but my Canon 5D is still the go-to guy for most photographic opportunities.
At POTN there’s a thread entitled “Where’s Nifty?! #2″. It’s a lens sharing thread, the premise being that a donated Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 would be shipped from forum member to forum member, staying with each member for a while during which time said member would take some photos with “Nifty”. Neat, eh? For those not familiar with the lingo, “Nifty Fifty” is a commonly used nickname for the 50mm f/1.8. Now there are 2 other Nifties floating around–1 in Europe and 1 in Australasia. » Continue Reading…