Category Archives: Leisure

Nikon Camera Control Pro Software

Having written in glowing terms about Scott Kelby, who recommended the use of Nikon’s Camera Control Pro software, I now find I am going to speak less favourably about it. OK, first, it almost works well and certainly I was … Continue reading

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Scott Kelby, photography and a 50mm f1.8 lens

I have just bought Scott Kelby’s recent book Digital Photography volume 2 and love it. I read the first book and learned that Scott’s style is down to earth and practical. He uses a lot of humour to ease you … Continue reading

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Sweeney Todd Review, Cloverfield Review, No Country for Old Men Review

This has to be a first for me… going to the cinema is frequent enough, but going for a whole day? Shameful! Yet that’s what I did on Saturday 2nd February. Heading over to Braintree Freeport cinema, it seemed the … Continue reading

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Heath Ledger

It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Heath Ledger today. I have no remarkable stories to tell of knowing the chap, nor can I say that I was a massive fan of his work. Despite … Continue reading

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Daytime callers

“Hello, may I speak to Mr MacLean, please?” “Certainly, may I ask who is calling?” “Yes, its xxxx from Pure Insurance. Are you Mr MacLean?” “I am.” “May I interest you in free cover costing 99p a day?” “You may … Continue reading

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