Harvesting corn...in April. Not generally preferred. Better than no harvest at all, though...

Get outta here…git…move along! Whoa!!! Not you!  Please stick around.  Sorry.  I was just chasing the crickets away.  You are most certainly welcome to stay for as long as you’d like.  So…sorry for the sudden silence.  And the alliteration.    We had some family stuff to take care of over the past week (and continuing a bit into this week, but I digress).

The aerial applicators are out again!   I had a blast shooting one in action a few days ago.  I’m processing the images now and will feature some of them here soon enough.  Also, priding myself on living on the bleeding edge, I decided to finally see what all the fuss was about regarding this so-called High Dynamic Range Imaging or HDR (or tone-mapping) to you hip kids, was all about.  I finally processed my first image in the HDR vein and I gotta say I like how it turned out.  I’m not looking to start a flame war, although mentioning HDR (or Edward v. Jacob for that matter) seems to pull all sorts of people out of the woodwork to chime in with their respective $0.02.  I won’t dive in to it too deep except to say that I like HDR when it’s done well and not thrown at every single image just because it can be (I know, I know, how diplomatic).

Wow, that was a lot of ado.  Without any more of previously mentioned ado, may I present Tuesday Newsday:

• Speaking of HDR, Bill Fortney featured some amazing images from Jim Begley on his blog the other day.  Also, Bill offered some great advice on achieving SHARP images.  He also shared a very encouraging post on answered prayer.  If you’re following Bill on a regular basis, please do, you won’t be disappointed!

• There’s still time to sign up for Scott Kelby’s 3rd Annual Worldwide Photowalk. It’s on Saturday so you better register now and check out some helpful tips!  Scott’s also got a special online Lightroom 3 workshop for Photowalk participants only.  Also, proceeds from the t-shirt sales are again going to support the Springs of Hope Orphanage. If only I wasn’t going on vacation!  (Just kidding, I am very much looking forward to my upcoming vacation – finally reuniting with our best friends after over 2 years.  Can’t wait!)

• Also on Scott’s blog, it was very interesting to hear a pro such as himself lament about going on a vacation to a beautiful location and coming home empty photographically speaking.

• Jones Oliver over at Camera 47 has been featuring some really top-notch rodeo photography over the course of his past few posts.  If you’ve never been to a rodeo, his images have to be about the next best thing.

• Scott and Skip over at Going Pro 2010 have been hittin’ them outta the park.  Rather than me linking to each post, just do yourself a favor and head over there now.  They have been an invaluable resource for me, personally.  I’m sure they can do the same for you, too!

• Another great resource is Larry Becker’s blog.  His post It’s Deadline Day really spoke to me about setting goals and taking measurable steps to accomplishing them.

• Looking to enter some photography contests this summer?  Before you do read this warning over at Darwin Wiggett’s blog.

• David DuChemin’s new book, Vision and Voice has been released!  Wanna celebrate with him?  Head over to his blog and enter for a chance to win a signed copy!

• Congratulations to Dr. John Piper for 30 years at Bethlehem Baptist!  If you’re looking for some wisdom for your walk, head over to Dr. Piper’s Desiring God site.  They are truly committed to glorifying God with this ministry and offer just about every resource available there free of charge.

• Finally, I try to listen to Dr. James McDonald’s messages every day.  If you are looking to grow in your walk with Christ or haven’t come to know him as your Savior yet, stop by for a daily dose of truth from God’s word.  One thing’s for certain, you will come away encouraged, challenged, convicted, and convinced of the truth of the Bible!

While I love staying up and listening to the thunder blast overhead, I should probably try to catch some sleep before my alarm starts going off pretty soon.  Thanks for sticking around!

Cya here again soon!

Logan