Jul
9
Holidays in Belgium!
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Pretty pictures of the BBQ at my cousin’s place!
Flickr: link
Back to Dutchland Beach! What a day!
Flickr: link
Jul
6
Vacation: 09/07/2011-17/07/2011
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I cannot wait to be on vacation. Well deserved holidays!
Plan: visit of our family in Belgium, BBQ and a day at the beach in Holland (Oysters and Mussels)
And of course more pretty pictures to come :).
Jul
3
In few words, I really do not know how to choose a very good camera for a given price. Usually, I just picked the most expensive one, the most popular with tons of links and sample of pictures on the web. Usually when ten people write lengthy guides/reviews about a camera, it cannot suck!
I have noticed few characteristics that are important:
1. the effective resolution in pixels: the higher the better (> 10 k = kick ass!)
2. the fps (frame per second): faster is better, it allows you to take pics with fast motions.
3. The ISO: larger is better, broad range is good for any type of light!
4. The sensor: the more options it has the better, meaning you have less work to do (ex: Scene Recognition System, Auto-focus tracking by color, Auto-focus calibration, Multi-CAM3500FX Auto Focus sensor –51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage, etc…)
Jul
3
Photography!
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My cousin would like to buy a camera and she is asking me questions in this post: link. Cameras and lenses are very expensive. About four years ago, I bought my Nikon D200 and I’ve never regretted it.
If I have to buy a camera today the Nikon D700 would be my choice in a heartbeat. The camera itself costs about 2000 euros. The lens Nikon AF/S DX VR 18-200 is about 400 euros. Total: 2400 Euros. I paid that price 4 years ago for my Nikon D200 that has been replaced since by the Nikon D700.
Nikon D700 vs Canon 5D Mark II
I think the Nikon D300 is a bit cheaper and it is better than the Nikon D200. You can find one at about 600-700 Euros. But you still need the lens. So if you want something really good, you would need at least 1200 Euros (camera + lens) .
Advice: find a good summer job :).
Now the reasons why I have bought the Nikon d200: Gallery1 and Gallery2.
My own unforgettable pics: Artistic and Australia.
Jul
2
Comfy, Cosy and Centered
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My little studio isn’t that bad after all. I would like to emphasize the cleanliness of the place. It took me one week to clean it and I was very angry at the previous dumb ass who left it in such a disgusting state. As usual I need to be surrounded by at least 2 screens (TV + computer). In this case, I have 3 :), lucky me!
The view is nice. Quite romantic I think.
Jun
26
if I die Young – The band Perry
Jun
26
I was afraid after the shocking news of my boss departure that her number 2 would take over. I had issues with her at the beginning and I am not very comfortable working with/for her. It seems that they are looking for someone new and external to the service to take over which is good. I am relieved I should admit.
My own work is following its course and even though it is a bit chaotic and slow, things are going forward in the end and it is good for me. I was involved with many things that are often managed to higher level normally but, since I am fluent in English, I ended doing everything. The coming summer is giving us some more time also. I kind of enjoy my work and I hope I will continue this way.
4 months have passed and I should keep my eyes open for more opportunities. It is very hard to climb up the ladder in the same environment. One needs to get out to go higher in the hierarchy. My goal remains going back to Paris and having a higher salary. I would not mind working abroad again but it has to be for a french company.
Jun
22
Shocking News!
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Out of the blue, my “local” boss announced her departure at the end of August. I am starting to have the feeling that all is going well and I was so shocked. It takes time to learn to work with a person and after 4 months, things are going better at work and now I have to get used to a new person or someone I do not like.I even learned to like my boss :). I have several bosses in fact and even though it won’t affect much my everyday work, it is still sad. It is always good to have a smooth relation with your bosses.
One good thing is, the other bosses already adjusted their habits and now they forward straight to me the work instead of going through my departing boss.
Life is so unpredictable. I need to get used to these events. In the private sector, these events are quite common and they are very brutal unlike the public sector where things are slower
Jun
18
Photo 32 is awesome
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Link : chile’s volcano.
Jun
12
A Week After!
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I am happy I have another long weekend following last weekend to recover from the festivities. The first three days were a bit hectic even though I did manage.
It was a very beautiful wedding. The weather was at the “rendez-vous”, therefor, I could take nice pictures. I was deeply touched by my sister’s vows and her husband made me laugh with his mathematical metaphoric vows. Indeed, they were complementary. Her brother-in-law was also very good as the main host of the event. The happy, tired, and newlywed couple is on a trip around France for their honeymoon. They deserved it!
I should also mention that many pretty pictures were taken by my two little cousins. They have done a great job and I hope they will be around because I need them to take pictures of me. It is hard for a photographer to have pictures of himself most of the time.
I promised myself I would learn how to dance for the next event that may come. Whenever I have time, I will upload these pictures to a site where people can download them and select the ones they want.
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