Here are some photos of Jopsephine being put back into the new foyer of the Toitu Settlers Museum
Category: Brian’s Blog
Brian’s take on the worlds of photography, memoir writing, biking and random stuff ….
What are your best photos?
I think your best photos are the ones being used. The photos in your albums, on your website or in Photobooks. What point is a ‘best photo’ that is sitting in a hard drive unused? Since the recent revolution in digital photography people are taking 10 times as many photos as they did with film – just because it’s free – or so they think. It actually cost quite a lot to keep buying new computers, new printers, more ink cartridges and update your software. It is false to think of it as free and what’s more it takes a lot of time to sort through those 10 times as many photos to find the best ones and then get them printed. Most people do not bother, it’s just too hard so Hard drives end up with tens of thousands of images floating around and the best ones are never retrieved and used.
Take less photos – file them in a sensible set of folders and use your best photos. If you are unsure how to do this then you can find out by joining one of the Digital Photography for Beginners six week classes run by Brian Miller each year in Dunedin and Mosgiel.
New Zealand Cycleway Project
Details of all new tracks can be found on – The New Zealand Cycle Project Website
This map below from the New Zealand Cycle Project Website shows the location of the new cycle trails being built –
Red for planned and Green for completed.
Inspirational Photographs
Click below for links to various photographers work ….
13 photos that changed the world
www.artphotogallery.org is a large site with photographic images from many of the world’s leading photographers. This is a site to extend your mind and give you real inspiration on looking for images. It contains high class images, biographies, audio clips, video clips and more.
Digital Cameras the easy way – Reviews
“There’s plenty in this book to justify it’s modest cover price to anyone starting out in digital photography. and if you’re putting off buying a digital camera because it all seems to complicated this is the book for you” Jeremy Rose – Scoop Review
“Aimed at people who do not wish to read large manuals to try and understand their camera – and are keen to learn to use the key controls on their compact digital camera, and improve their photos.” Circle Web
“Full of simple, sensible advice and numerous tips , – but without wodges of unnecessary information to wade through.” Otago Daily Times
“The little handbook – is quite wonderful. – Has the approach of a master teacher and it feels throughout that [the author] is beside the reader and sharing his journey with him – challenging yet accessible and friendly.” Prof. Graham Hill
“Helps demystify digital photography – essential tips to improve your photographs. Never overly technical, it’s aimed at the average person who just wants better images.” NetGuide
“Chock-a-block full of great stuff” Don Lousley
“All you need in this simple little book” Independent Booksellers
“Nothing intimidating here – keeps things to a simple minimum – Starts from scratch – what to do for maximum pleasure and productivity without having to feel daft – Reassuring, like lessons from your favourite teacher” Wairarapa Times
“Thanks – it’s really great – this 72 year old nana Lis, can [now] use her wee digital and have lots of fun and laughs” Lis Prouse
“The tips for better family photography and simple computer enhancement are particularly helpful” Greypower Magazine
“Well thought out and great for people on my [beginners digital] course” Andrew Miller
“Reading this great little book with its coloured photos as examples has given me the confidence and encouragement to try the techniques suggested” Marlborough Express
“The only book I have ever seen that lays out the problems most people have with starting [digital] photography in such a well thought out and easy to follow manner” Brian Drew – Seniornet – Digital Camera Interest Group – Green Island.
“ There will be few who would not profit from reading, and owning a copy”Stuart Strachan Dunedin Public Libraries review.
Reprint planned due to demand for rail trail guide
By YVONNE O’HARA
AUTHORS Brian and Diane Miller, of Dunedin, have just launched a pocket•sized guide to the Otago Central Rail Trail and it has been so popular they are planning a reprint before Christmas.
The couple previously owned Tapui Children’s Books and have spent 20 years visiting schools throughout the South Island, selling children’s literature.
The couple thought there was a need for a compact booklet which provided plenty of information
More via >> Reprint planned due to demand for rail trail guide.
How the Otago Central Rail Trail easy guide started
In 2008 a couple of friends finished the Rail Trail and called in for dinner. ‘Great ride’ they said but I wish we knew more about the New Zealand countryside we biked through, and the wildlife we met. I grabbed a piece of paper and started the outline of a new guide to the trail ….
Lifelogs publishes innovative pocket bikers guide to the Otago Central Rail Trail
When the Department of Conservation bought 150km of unused rail corridor in Central Otago 1993 and proposed a bike trail, many people laughed at the idea. Who would use it they said?
Well 10 years after the full track was finished more than 10,000 people a year cycle the full trail and many thousands more enjoy day trips. A few years ago some friends finished the trail ands said they would have liked a lot more information about the area and sidetrips, so Brian & Diane Miller have spent many months developing a new pocket guide.
The book – Otago Centrall Rail Trail – easy guide was published this week and should change the way people use the trail by making them more aware of the surroundings and side trips.
Children’s book launched | Otago Daily Times Online News
The launch of a children’s book on the history of the gold rush in Lawrence has been well received by the community.
The book, Stars of Orion, was written by Diane Miller and lays out the history of Gabriel’s Gully through the eyes of a child…
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