We have quadruplets

Let’s take a break from serious (and, often, morose) topics to give way to an important announcement. Sam came home this weekend to welcome four new members of the family. No, we didn’t adopt. Pepper gave birth two nights ago and we have four new kittens who, we hope (Sam, especially), will all grow into ... (more)

Blur it, baby!

Many photo buffs are bokeh crazy. Blurred backgrounds are pretty and they don’t clutter the photo so that the viewer’s attention stays focused on the subject. Blurred backgrounds (and even foregrounds) are achieved by using a shallow depth of field, the most common technique being the use of a wide aperture setting. But what if ... (more)