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I am a husband, father of two, minister and part-time photographer. My hobbies include photography, motorcycles, coffee and reading. My favorite author is Ted Dekker. The Bible is a guide I try to live my life by.

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Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Spider-Man 3: Will it live up to the hype?: 15 of 20

What has built so much hype behind this movie? Is it the fact that the other two were wildly successful? Is it the thought that this may be Sam Rami's last Spider-Man movie? Is it the fact that Venom, the most popular villain in the Spider-Man world is finally making his debut? It could be all three. With the success of the ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Religious Literature What the Davinci Code is really based on: 6 of 8

While many of the "facts" of the book sound very believable, they are, indeed, fiction. Some of them are based on what some believe to be fact, but history has found many flaws in those facts. History records something very different from what takes place in the book. Much of the history behind this book comes from... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography How to get paid for your photographs: 13 of 14

One of the best sites for anykind of freelance work is www.craigslist.com. There are thousands of possibliities there. Going there and selecting your city, or cities where you think there might be a lot of work, then search for "photography." It should turn up many possibilities. With that aside, there are also gre... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters How to choose the right motorcycle: 19 of 20

The answers to this question are as varied as there are people. If I choose the right bike for me, it may not be the right one for you. So, how do you choose? Here are a few things to consider. First, what is your riding skill? How long have you been riding. If you are a new rider, you won't want to go out and get the bigges... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Explaining the camera RAW image format: 3 of 3

The best way to describe RAW files is that of a digital negative. They could be called that because they posess all of the information the camera was able to capture. When you shoot in JPG format, the camera does some processing of the image, such as white balance. A RAW image holds all of the information, which allows for m... More..