Monthly Archives: August 2006

Home Sweet Home

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Adam Tow

We’re back in the Bay Area! Rae and I had quite the saga getting back to home. It started with an early rise at 6:00 am to get to CDG Airport three to four hours ahead of the flight so … Continue reading →

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Back in Paris

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Adam Tow

After several days in Lyon, the French Gastronomy Capital, we are back in Paris for the conclusion of our trip. After Barcelona, Rae and I did a day trip to Carcassone, a fortress town from Roman and medieval times. The … Continue reading →

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In Barcelona

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Adam Tow

Not much time to write, but a quick shout out to everyone. Rae and I are in Barcelona at the moment, enjoying the warm temperatures and the great architecture and museums. Jean-Philippe and Anna´s wedding was great! We´ll have plenty … Continue reading →

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Here We Go!

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Adam Tow

30 minutes away from leaving Santa Clara for the airport. Our backpacks are packed into a duffel bag, which we’ll be checking into SFO. That should solve the problem of the backpack straps getting caught by the airport conveyor belts … Continue reading →

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Carry On and Check In Luggage

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Adam Tow

For our trip to Europe, Rae and I are packing ultra-light. For me, this means my high-performance yet bulky SLR will be staying at home. I’ll be taking instead a Canon PowerShot A610. The past few days, I have really … Continue reading →

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Off To Europe!

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Adam Tow

Rae and I are off to Europe for the next couple of weeks, starting this Wednesday. Our first stop will be just outside of Paris, where we’ll be attending the wedding of Jean-Philippe and Anna. I’ve known Jean-Philippe since we … Continue reading →

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COBA Lighting Workshop

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Adam Tow

The topic for yesterday night’s COBA meeting was lighting. We had the usual discussions and debates on the merits of portable flashes versus studio strobes. Brian demoed a host of cool accessories that he uses, from Magic Arms to PocketWizards … Continue reading →

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COBA August 2006 Meeting

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Adam Tow

The August 2006 meeting of the Camera Owners of the Bay Area (COBA) user group will be held this Wednesday, August 9, 2006 in Cordura Hall 100 at Stanford University from 7:30-10:00 pm. NOTE: Sorry for the extreme tardiness in … Continue reading →

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WordPress Camp Recap

Posted on August 6, 2006 by Adam Tow

7:30 am in the morning, and I’m getting ready to shoot Andy and JooHee’s wedding in Belmont and Palo Alto. Yesterday, I attended WordCamp, the inaugural WordPress conference in San Francisco. WordPress has definitely grown up from its humble beginnings … Continue reading →

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Landis B Sample Confirms A

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Adam Tow

The news is out this morning that Floyd Landis’ B sample has confirmed the adverse reaction of the A sample from his Stage 17 victory in the Tour de France. Landis maintains his innocence: I have never taken any banned … Continue reading →

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