If you are looking for a lightweight large-toe box hiking shoe or trail runner then you need to take a look at the Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR Hiking Shoes. My wife wears the shoes and loves them. She's had them since 2019 and close to 60 natural … [Read more...]
June 17, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Random Image of the Week #217: May 2023 Allen, Texas Hail Storm Part 2
This week's random image of a double rainbow showed up after the May 2023 Allen, Texas Hail Storm. If you read my previous random image of the week article you will know how bad the storm was. May 2023 Allen, Texas Hail Storm Part 2 – The … [Read more...]
June 12, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Abandoned Row Buildings in Olla, Louisiana
During one of my trips to Southern Mississippi, I passed through the small town of Olla, Louisiana. As I was passing through town I noticed a handful of old-row buildings. Several were recently empty while others were abandoned for years. Several … [Read more...]
June 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Topaz Photo AI v1.3.7 Release Sale
Topaz Labs recently released an update to Topaz Photo AI. The latest version is Topaz Photo AI v1.3.7 and to celebrate the new Update they are doing a short 2-week release sale. The sale started about a week ago but with my busy schedule, I haven't … [Read more...]
June 4, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Luminar Neo Summer Sale Celebrates the Luminar Neo Update 1.10 Release
Luminar Neo Update 1.10 just dropped and they are celebrating with a huge summer sale with added discount code for even more savings. Learn more about those updates and the summer sale details below. If you are planning to get your copy Luminar Neo … [Read more...]
June 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Random Image of the Week #216: May 2023 Allen, Texas Hail Storm
This week's random image was taken from the cellphone of the May 2023 Allen, Texas hail storm. I snapped a couple of pictures and video of the storm. May 2023 Allen, Texas Hail Storm This storm produced golf ball-sized hail and was larger for close … [Read more...]
May 30, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Outdoor Products 3 Liter Hydration Bladder
Keeping hydrated on the trail is important. It's even more important during the summer. One of the easiest ways to do that is through a hydration bladder. Sure you can carry a Nalgene bottle or even a one-time-use bottle from the store but using … [Read more...]
May 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Old Masonic Lodge in Ashland, Louisiana
Sitting on a lonely stretch of HWY is the small town of Ashland, Louisiana. There isn't much left of the original town. You will find a government building, a couple of nearby churches, houses, and an abandoned Masonic Lodge. The Old Masonic Lodge … [Read more...]
May 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Ultra Wide Angle Lens Sony E-Mount Lens
For years I used Prime Lenses and preferred them over telephoto lenses. Eventually, I decided in 2019 that it was time to lighten my gear before an international flight and purchased a Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens. This lens has been … [Read more...]
May 14, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Random Image of the Week #215: Abandoned Farmhouse South of Bossier City, Louisiana
This week's random image is of an Abandoned Farmhouse South of Bossier City, Louisiana. I came across this old farmhouse as an accident as I was on my way out to Hall Summit to photograph the school. Abandoned Farmhouse South of Bossier City, … [Read more...]
