I am alive

Although I haven't posted in a considerably long time, I thought I would update you on what is going on. I'm now studying for my As- Levels, in Biology, Chemistry Geography and Politics, I'm enjoying them and making good progress I have just finished January exams so I now have more time on my hands which has enabled me to write this.

Although I still have a passion and enjoyment of wildlife, I have found myself moving away from a career in that are, and wanting to expand my knowledge in the three main fields of science. However as you may have noticed I did not take Physics the only reason being I have very little desire to learn about   forces (Except from "The Force" That would be cool), I am much more interested in Astrophysics and particle Physics.

However a subject that I have always enjoyed and have been relatively good at Geography is one of my main interests, and I am starting to consider a career in geography particularly Climatology. However there is a distinct lack of jobs in those areas and I am therefore possibly thing of teaching Geography as a future profession.

If you've read this far congratulations and have a cookie, you may also be asking what about photography, well I barely have time to complete my homework so it has been banished to holidays and  its no longer wildlife, I intend to invest in a telescope over the next year and therefore I am looking into astro-photography, if you don't know what it is Google it an be amazed.

Some last minute snippets of information, I intend to launch my website this year, I would also like to take a moment to say 

R.I.P Sir Patrick Moore the late astronomer and broadcaster for inspiring me to look up.

So that’s about it so I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for reading.

Until next time 

Callum Elliott - Wilson

@Callumew

WWDC 2012: What to expect

Apple's anual worldwide developers conference takes place from the 11-15 of june this year. So what can we expect, well the developers sure got excited this year tickets for WWDC sold out in 2 hours. Well this is what I think apple will and won't announce.

*iPhone 5: Firstly I think apple will do what they did with the iPad and just call it the "New iPhone" because I personally in a few years time don't want an iPhone 7.  I don't think apple will announce the iPhone at WWDC, I think apple have got into a patten of releasing the iPhones in the Autumn, so I think a summer release is unlikely. Plus it's a developers conference more software than hardware.

*iOS 6: Yes and No. I think apple could open iOS 6 up to developers to let them get a feel for the thing, then I think it will be released just before the next iPhone in the Autumn.

*Macbook Pro: I would like to think so I intend on buying one, this product is more than likely a certainty, although only refreshed in late 2011, it was only minor. So if the rumors are correct then this is going to be quite a major update. (Better graphics, slimmer, google it for more info)

*Mac Pro: Well its been a long long time since Apple updated the line of Mac Pros, so it's a strong possibility. Plus the Mac Pro is aimed at high end users such as developers, who require big specs.

*iMacs: I think the iMacs will come after WWDC, because of the consumer nature of the product, don't think the upgrade will be huge, maybe a possibility of a retina display but more than likely that will be next year. (I would say the same for the Mac Mini too)

There is a slight possibility of an iPad Mini, but I haven't really read into it that much, but they could release it to overshadow the release of amazons new tablet. Although i think it will more than likely be later on in the year.

Ok, thats it, thanks for reading

Callum

Kony 2012

Ok, so just a quick blog in which I’m going to talk about Kony, well before everyone reading goes what the hell is Kony, you should click Here and watch the video….

Right I’m now assuming you’ve watched the video and if you haven’t shame on you. As displayed in 2011 the power of social media is ever increasing, I hardly text any more I’ll just face book it, and because of this every one in the world is inter twined, you probably have a follower on twitter or a friend on Facebook who you’ve never even met. Social media saw the fall of Hosni Mubarak and Muammar Gaddafi. Now it sees people from around the world unite to raise awareness of Joseph Kony the leader of the LRA most famous for their child soldiers. By raising awareness using social media Kony 2012 aim to aid the Ugandan Military in his capture, arrest and prosecution. So on the 20^th of April 2012 all you have do is take 30 minutes out of your evening and place posters around your local town and city to effectively make this man famous for his horrendous crimes. But remember you can do this throughout 2012 until he is arrested.

Below is a copy of the poster for you to print out and post around your school, workplace and town centre.

      

Think Tank Retrospective 30 Review

I recently purchased the think Tank Photo Retrospective 30 as a shoulder bag, I currently use a Lowepro Fast Track 250 which works well for travelling however it is difficult to work out of, with the Retrospective 30 all my equipment is right by my side, enabling me to change lens or bodies with ease. The quality of the think tank bag is unbeatable, every think is thought trough from the placement of compartments to Velcro silencing future. Great if you’re a wedding or wildlife photographer where being quiet can get you that killer shot. I can't really say you must buy think tank because its up to the individual what bag they choose, I chose Think Tank Bag Because I liked the look of Retrospective 30 opposed to the Lowepro shoulder bags. That’s about it for the written review however I am currently in the process of filming a Video review.

*Edit*
Here is a video review I made to accompany the Post.

Callum Elliott – Wilson

Twitter: @Callumew

Youtube: Callumewphoto

Above Mentioned:

Think Tank Photo

Lowepro

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@thinkTANKphoto

@LoweproUK

Sorry For The Lack Of Posts

I'm sorry for missing 2 months of blogs but with christmas things just over ran and i've had more things to do than ever before. I would like to wish you all a happy new year, this year should be really good for me so i wish every one the best for 2012. Over the next few weeks i will be reviewing the New Video Tripod I got for christmas as well as a video review of my new Think Tank Photo Retrospective 30 (bit of a mouthful). This is also my last year of school so i will have around 2 1/2 months off in the summer where i will be trying to get out and film/photograph as much as possible


All The Best


Callum Elliott - Wilson
Twitter @callumew
www.thinktankphoto.com

Experiments

I was experimenting with the M mode on my D7000 And took these of an empty After shave bottle. Would welcome any tips on how to improve
Thanks
Callum
@Callumew <------ Follow Me if you like

Camera: D7000

Focal Length: 52mm

Aperture: F5

Shutter Speed: 1/10

October

October 2011

As I write this I am sitting sipping an ice cold coke while watching the sun set over the Mediterranean. Yes my holiday in Cyprus was a lovely relaxing time however apart from a kestrel and possibly the largest lizard I have ever seen, the holiday was pretty much one of the wildlife free kind however i will be paying a visit to kilder in the hope of spotting a few red squirrels and hope fully photographing/ filming them. One pleasure was reading Steve Backshalls': Looking For Adventure. It was a wonderful read and if you have seen Lost land of the volcano you can really understand why Steve feels the way he does about bosavi, and also gives you an idea of the behind the scenes, so to speak.

 

Thank You For reading and all the best

Callum Elliott-Wilson

www.callumew.webeden.co.uk

Links for above mentioned

www.stevebackshall.com

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00m82h7

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Looking-Adventure-Steve-Backshall/dp/0857820117