Photos and Projects

  The Parker P-38 is one of the most versatile guitars ever made.  It has single coil neck pick-ups which make it sound like a Stratocaster, Humbucker bridge pick-ups to make it sound like a Telecaster and underneath the Humbuckers are piezoelectric pick-ups which can make it sound like an electric acoustic.  Through the 5 way switch you can also blend all the sounds as desired.  I bought this guitar used when I was taking lessons in Columbus, IN on the recommendation from my instructor.  I was taking lessons in a music store where they had this guitar for sale.  He put it on hold for me and suggested I buy it.  I was more into acoustic playing at the time but was so glad I picked this up.  It had some issues with the piezoelectric pickups and so it was drastically discounted to move but I since had those issues fixed by another guitar store.  The only other remaining issue is that the backplate is missing (as I bought it), however, I would l...

  Took a walk this morning to stay ahead of the rising temperatures that might start melting the snow today.  Could hear a lot more birds than I could see but did see several Cardinals,  Put the camera in Shutter Priority mode at either 1/320 or 1/500s and noticed the camera always chose f6.3.  The ISO was also under 200 for all the shots this morning which was great for clean images.  There were still about 12" of snow on the ground when I set out, was really a peaceful walk.  Grandma would have enjoyed all the Cardinals that were out.  Some are below.  

  Nearly a foot of snow fell today offering a special backdrop.  Seeing three people "Ice Water Kayaking" was a complete surprise and new to me but was enjoyable to watch from the bridge over the canal.  The sparrows were the only birds I saw in the back woods near the prairie.  The Pileated I heard carrying on and then saw it in the trees near the Butler Fountain and Bell Tower area.  By the end of the walk, my camera was completely covered with snow and ice.  Glad the D7100 is weather sealed.   The kayak photo turned out really well I thought although I can't tell if I should crop the bottom of the photo or not and I also liked the sparrow photos in the prairie grass.  Some went to extreme measures to get out today