Alexander's

Google+ vs Flickr

Jul 14, 2011 No Comments
photo, internet and software

It seems like everyone is wondering if Google+ will be the Facebook killer. I can’t imagine that in the next year or two anyone can dethrone Facebook.^[1]more

Red Moon

Jun 15, 2011 No Comments
photo

Good thing I’m not a Werwolf.more

Why Backups

Apr 03, 2011 No Comments
computer, photo, tinker and damage

My girlfriend and I not only enjoy taking photos, but we also relinquish in leaving through old photos. Starting with my grandparents’ youth, over my parents’ high school and wedding photos up to my final year in high school it’s all there on Film.^[1]more

Krampus

Dec 06, 2010 No Comments
photo, Austria, children, event and religion & tradition

Being a Christian country Austria has some very nice traditions in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Notably baking (and eating) cookies, getting together with friends and families, enjoying warm spiced wine and lighting candles everywhere. So generally it is supposed to be a time of peace, quiet and inner reflection.more

Cameras

Nov 08, 2010 No Comments
photo, electronics and critique

The other day a friend of mine wanted to buy a DSLR^[1] camera because “those are definitely the best cameras for the engaged amateur”. So I thought about comparing a small camera to an entry level DSLR with the kit lens. In this case a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 to a Canon 550D^[2] with the 18-55mm kit lens.more