michaels view: Christmas Lights in Princeton Hills... - 12/21/09 03:31 PM
Christmas Lights in Princeton Hills... Princeton Hills subdivision in Brentwood, TN is an upscale neighborhood that really goes all out for Christmas decorations. Folks from all over the county drive to this area of Brentwood just to enjoy the beautiful homes and Christmas decorations. I took the liberty to film a … (5 comments)
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michaels view: Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... - 12/21/09 05:05 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... May the spirit of Christmas bring you Peace, The gladness of Christmas give you Hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you Love. ~Author Unknown A few thousand years ago, three wise men brought the "Christmas Child" three gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Three … (15 comments)
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michaels view: Merry Christmas... - 12/20/09 08:20 AM
Merry Christmas ~ Southern Style... While cruising through da hood t'other day, jammin' to the tunes on radio, I pulled the camcorder out of da sack and started shooting. Christmas lights and houses dat is. I hope y'all like the video/musical Christmas Card. The video can only but begin to capture … (15 comments)
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michaels view: (not so) Speechless Sunday... - 12/20/09 03:51 AM
(not so) Speechless Sunday... I was looking through some old photos that I took at a State Park in AZ I took a few years back. I stumbled on this interesting contrast of colors. I really enjoy shooting in the desert southwest. The contrasting colors can be so vivid. Real eye … (14 comments)
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michaels view: 3 Tips for Better Holiday Pictures... - 12/19/09 07:17 AM
3 Tips for better Holiday pictures...Tis the season to take Holiday pictures and share them with your ActiveRain friends and family. Here are a few tips that I have learned over my 30 years behind the lens to have you shooting like the pro you knew you were. #1 - Use … (119 comments)
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michaels view: Friday's Fotos... - 12/18/09 04:25 AM
Friday's Fotos...I have always enjoyed photographing nature. A few years back, I had an opportunity to visit the high desert in Arizona. If you think of a desert as being a sandy wasteland barren of all life, guess again. I believe that some of the most beautiful flowers grow on cacti. … (19 comments)
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michaels view: Don't let common electrical issues kill your deal... - 12/17/09 07:49 AM
Don't let common electrical issues kill your deal...Deal killers! That is what many folks call home inspectors. Get real! Did we really kill the deal or did the condition of the property your clients are selling send the potential buyers trekking at warp speed to the next property? It has been … (21 comments)
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michaels view: Photo of the Day... - 12/17/09 06:24 AM
Photo of the day...I am sure that most men have used the wise crack, "Did you enjoy your trip? See you next fall." as they chuckle at a family member or colleague that has stumbled over something as simple as their own two feet. Fall and trip hazards on steps and … (9 comments)
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michaels view: (not so) Wordless Wednesday - the world as seen through the eyes of a bug... - 12/16/09 06:00 AM
(not so) Wordless Wednesday - the world as seen through the eyes of a bug...I remember some 20 years ago, when I purchased my macro lens for my Nikon F3. I could hardly wait to "pop a can" in the camera and go shoot something. I was not prepared for the … (30 comments)
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michaels view: How close are you to a disaster? - 12/15/09 02:51 PM
How close are you to a disaster? The hard drive in your computer spins at 75 mph day in and day out. All is fine until one day, "Oh Crap!" $%☟☝‡†¿¿, your hard-drive goes kaput! Your heart melts down to your shoes as reality sinks in. All your files and programs … (19 comments)
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michaels view: Inspecting water heaters - Part 2 - 12/11/09 06:13 AM
Inspecting water heaters - Part 2Water heaters are something we take for granted. They set unnoticed in the corner of the garage or utility closet. When looking for a new home, buyers and agents alike seldom take note of this appliance, save for turning on the tap to see if it … (13 comments)
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michaels view: Are The In-laws Killing Your Deal? - 12/07/09 05:03 PM
Are The In-laws Killing Your Deal?Let's face it folks, because of the stimulus package, more and more of us are working with first time home buyers. Along with the befits of having a potential deal and a paycheck, also comes the baggage - the whole famn dam. Not only do you … (79 comments)
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michaels view: Lighting of the Green... - 12/03/09 05:59 AM
Lipscomb University's 5th annual Lighting of the Green was held this past Tuesday night. This annual event was hosted by singer/songwriter Amy Grant. The lighting of the green is more than a kick-off to the annual Christmas season. Lipscomb has partnered with 2nd harvest food bank to raise money and 300,000 … (22 comments)
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michaels view: Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder... - 11/30/09 04:43 AM
Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns... ~~Unknown It is not always the path we are on that brings us the greatest rewards. Rather, it is knowing that we are on the right path. ~~Michael Thornton
Y'all have a … (25 comments)
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michaels view: We Can ALL Learn from Rosie the Riveter... - 11/28/09 09:55 AM
We can all learn from Rosie the Riveter...Of all the images and posters generated during the WWII era, none is more famous than Rosie the Riveter. IMHO, Rosie embodied the true grit and gumption that this nation was founded upon. The embodiment that yes, when we ALL work together, as … (10 comments)
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michaels view: Saying Good-Bye to Fall 2009... - 11/28/09 09:16 AM
Good-bye Fall 2009...In most parts of this great nation, fall 2009 is a mere memory. Gone are the brilliant colors. Gone is the crunch of leaves under one's feet. Gone are the squeals of children, jumping in the piles you so worked so hard to rake. Yes, fall 2009 is … (12 comments)
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michaels view: Plumbers Rock... - 11/28/09 06:04 AM
Plumbers Rock...Now this statement can be taken several different ways. Such as in Plumbers Rock! They are cool! Hip beyond belief and all that other raz-ma-taz. Yeah Buddy!!! Or you can say plumbers rock. That pile of stones used to hold up sagging pipes because they were out of plumbers … (7 comments)
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michaels view: Keying on the Right Color... - 11/21/09 08:25 AM
Keying on the right color...Chroma-Key or green screen technology is a studio technology that has been around for awhile and is constantly improving. When I got my MAC, I was fascinated that iMovie had the ability to do chroma-key or green screen. As quickly as I was enamored, I was just … (12 comments)
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michaels view: Photo Blogging Is More Than Taking Pictures... - 11/18/09 08:17 AM
Photo blogging is more than taking pictures...Most folks who know me, know that I love photography. That being said, is it any wonder that I would join William Johnson's ActiveRain Photo Blogger Group?...Photo blogging takes on another dimension when one couples all the segments of video, photography and of course, paid … (20 comments)
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michaels view: (not so) Wordless Wednesday ~ Having a distorted point of view... - 11/18/09 06:18 AM
(not so) Wordless Wednesday ~ Having a distorted point of view...Ever met one of those folks that are really weird? You know the ones I'm talking about. The ones that have that mentality where they seem to live in a world of grays. Most folks say that they have a distorted … (21 comments)
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