http://visualoddity.com Yea... It's Like That Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:25:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Recently, I sold my beloved 85/1.8. I find it hard to live without a fast lens, so as a temporary, workhorse prime, I picked up (another) 50/1.8. I forgot how much I love this lens! I'll cut straight to the pics of my amazing kids... Pictures: 40D + 50/1.8 - All ... http://visualoddity.com/2010/02/27/caleb-josie-and-the-501-8/ I just wanted to share a couple of pics of my new watch. My lovely wife gave this to me for Valentine's, and I am in love with it. I have used my phone as a watch for more years than I can count, so it is awesome having a ... http://visualoddity.com/2010/02/27/valentines/ Wow. Somehow it has been almost a month since I have posted on here, or even taken a picture with my 40D. I have used my phone camera a bit, but due to some situations in my personal life, I haven't been very motivated to go shoot. Well, now I'm ... http://visualoddity.com/2010/02/10/1089/ On January 30th, 2009, Kevin 'Kdubb' Webber passed away in Austin TX. Kevin was a friend to more people than I can put a number on, and he was an exceptional husband to his wife Nicole. Anyone who knew him will tell you that he was not only a great & ... http://visualoddity.com/2010/01/11/rip-kevin-kdubb-webber/ So recently, after some trades and whatnot, I found myself with just 2 lenses. One was a killer all manual Pentax Super Takumar 50/1.4 , which I love. The other was the Canon 85/1.8, which by all respects should have a red ring and be labeled as an "L". It ... http://visualoddity.com/2010/01/06/an-underrated-lens-canon-18-55non-is/ While most people went out on the town for New Year's Eve, my wife and I stayed at home with the kids. I know what you're thinking, "Like, OMG Becky, how could anyone have fun at HOME with KIDS!?!" Well, I assure you that it was awesome. We had a ... http://visualoddity.com/2010/01/04/new-years-eve-20092010/ I love Christmas. What a GREAT time of year! I thought I would share my experience this year with all of you! We spend Christmas with family in Dallas every year. Usually the weather is cold, and sometimes wet, but almost never white. In fact, in my 30 years of spending ... http://visualoddity.com/2009/12/29/a-white-christmas-in-texas-2009/ I posted recently about "The Best Camera", a project created by Chase Jarvis. It's all about using your phone to take great pics, and that the best camera is the one that's with you at any given time. Using a phone, it makes the shot more about you personal style ... http://visualoddity.com/2009/12/18/one-from-the-phone-g1/ So, I came walking one of HEB Friday evening, and I saw the most crazy thing. The sky was black with an almost solid blanket of birds. Seriously, it was crazy. I wanted to take a quick video with my phone, but my hands were full with bags. Once I ... http://visualoddity.com/2009/12/12/the-birds-v-2/ "The Best Camera Is The One That's With You" I want to tell everyone about this project that Chase Jarvis has put together. First, let me say, I am a huge fan of Chase and his work. One thing that really sets him apart from the pack, is the effort he puts ... http://visualoddity.com/2009/12/07/the-best-camera/