I Modded.

Today I modded my ebay slaves that I ordered a little while ago. Trusty as they are, I felt I wasnt getting enough range. So I searched for a solution, I got the idea from Pisco Bandito on flickr.
I started out by disassembling an old broken cordless phone. I removed the antenna from the backing, and the wire that was on the inside.



I proceeded to take the cover off of the transmitter. I attached the wire to the mounting point (the circle at the top of the circuit board) where the antenna would be most effective.



I then drilled a hole using a 3/8 inch bit into the top cover of the transmitter. That is where the antenna cover would fit through, but not entirely. That's so it stays in place and stands upright. I sanded the top of the hole so no jagged edges were left.



The last step was to put the cover with the antenna cover inserted, over top of the circuit board. And here is your final product.



The range was dramatically imrpoved. I triggered an SB-600 through a wall and from the bottom of a cast iron basin sink and all from about 25 feet away. Pretty good if you ask me.

Fall is Finally Here.

This morning I was at Harry's house.
I woke up and left shortly after. I rode my bike home, it was cool out with a nice breeze and a little bit of warmth from the sun. I had a good day relaxing at home with nobody around. I put on some sweatpants, a long sleeve t-shirt and I was one happy camper. Later I went outside and took some pictures of the folliage.



Fall is a season I like, the weather is nice, the smells are good, and the air is crisp. With fall, brings a new school year, and eventually leads to snow near the end. There is thanksgiving, with warm family gatherings, birthdays and beautiful colors. Happy Days

Today Felt Like Sunday, Because our school was let out on Friday. I am glad I have one more day to love before another week of school. It seems repetitive.

I Went Out Today

Last night I went to bed at around 9:30, first time in a while. And that was after I slept an hour in the car on the way home from Jack's Birthday party in Pennsylvania, which was good but a little out of control. All aside, I went to bed at 9:30 and woke up this morning at 11'ish. Good nights sleep I must say. Deciding earlier in the week that I wanted to shoot on Sunday with Mike Cullen, I called him up to see what he was doing and if he still wanted to go down to the harbor. He did, I ate some of those delicious Bob Evans Sausage patties on a bagel, took a shower, and went downtown.



When I arrived, I was crossing the street and jumped onto a ledge in the median of the road realizing quickly that I have mad ups with my new KATA backpack on. I proceeded to cross the street and made my way into urban outfitters. I bought two books, both of which I have yet to start. After leaving, I went outside to wait for Mike, I found some entertainment in watching Philipino Men play drums and harmoniously Blow into small flutes. He arrived and I gave him the film I bought him. We made our way to the chinese restaurant in the Pratt Street Pavilion and ate a good lunch. It never fails when eating chinese food that you eat too quickly, get full and an hour later you are hungry again. You all know it's true.



After lunch we made our way out of the harbor and into little italy, when I remembered there being a car show that I read about in Baltimore Magazine.
It just so happened that we were two blocks away. We walked around gawking at the beautiful cars we will never be able to afford.



We got a ride to Mikes.



I ate a good but dysfunctional dinner at his house and played with his camera stuff.
We took some pictures outside and talked for a while. Later, I called my mom and she picked me up. On the way home I thought about doing some exposures of the lights that we passed and went under as we were driving. So I did. I leave you with this



Thanks for reading. Next Week Might Be Busy So I'll post when I have time.

Destruction

I destroyed a beautiful thing.
A Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8
Not the nicest in the world, but I no longer had a use for it.
Wanted to see how it would break down.



The Initial Blow.



Shattered Optical Glass.



Tools Used.

The Awl isnt pictured.
Surprisingly, the most inner element did not break through, despite multiple blows, and the outer shell stood up well too.

Writing.

Writing is something I don't do very often. In fact, I usually don't write unless I have to; for school. Lately I have been finding myself needing organization. I can't remember what I need to do after school on what dates, and who I have already made plans with. Then, when I tell people I can't do things even though I've already agreed, I seem flaky.

This week, my schedule is/was busy.
Tuesday - PTSA Meeting shoot
Wednesday - Fish for dinner with mom. Had a shoot planned, didnt work out guy cancelled
Thursday - Shoot at Friends School for a Field Hockey Game against Park.
Friday - Plans with Chello
Saturday - Grant's Baptism in Pennsylvania
Sunday - With Mike Cullen in the Harbor Shooting Once Again

I already have things for next week.
Jesus.

Days seem repetitive, no one day is different from any other between the hours of 7:15 and 3:10
I started riding my bike to school, at least that wakes me up. I think susan's blog inspired me to write.

I leave you with this

This is a photo I took on saturday night, completely wrapped up in fleece from head to toe, on a balcony, tripod and camera against the railing, waiting for cars to go by so I could get the motion streaks. The two arrows aren't leading anywhere, pointless. There isnt an entrance for at least 100 yards on either side of the road. Hmm.