Building a Microstock Tracking System – Part 2

Building a Microstock Tracking System – Part 2 Implementation — putting it together The previous blog did a needs analysis for a microstock submission tracking system and found 2 requirements: From these we developed a simple list of tasks it had to do Now we’ll first set up the spreadsheet that will handle the 2nd and… Continue reading Building a Microstock Tracking System – Part 2

Early Christian and Ottoman history in Bursa, Iznik and Nicaea

Bursa is in the Marmara region of Turkey Historical Importance: Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, serving as its capital from 1326 to 1365 before Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) took its place. The city played a crucial role in the early years of the Ottoman Empire’s expansion. Cultural and Architectural Heritage: Bursa boasts… Continue reading Early Christian and Ottoman history in Bursa, Iznik and Nicaea

Promoting Your Photography in an Ever-Changing World

So you’d like to earn some money to pay for your photography habit? First, there’s the professional route – photographing wedding, events, etc. That’s beyond my scope here. For the aspiring photographer there are several other non-exclusive paths — microstock photography, personal websites & POD (print-on-demand) sites Stock photography refers to a collection of photographs,… Continue reading Promoting Your Photography in an Ever-Changing World

Tanzania – Tarangire National Park – Elephant Kingdom

African savannah elephant with young ( Loxodonta africana africana ) Family-order - Elephantidae Proboscidea, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa

A large population of elephants make their home in Tarangire National Park. You’re sure to see them during the dry season when they migrate, drawn to the refreshing Tarangire River.

Exploring Turkey

The Rest of Istanbul – What You Missed on Your 1st Day Tour Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) Exploring the ‘Other’ Mosques of Istanbul Travertine Terraces of Pamukkale