This #WorldEnvironmentDay take a look at the TED Talk by Her Deepness Dr Sylvia Earle of Mission Blue: My wish: Protect our oceans.
No Blue, No Green.
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Finished reading: War Stories from the Future by August Cole. 📚
Enjoyed this 2015 collection of useful fiction (aka FICINT) SCI-FI short stories.
Published in 2015 before POTUS 45 and COVID-19, these stories contemplate ‘future’ warfare streams, including cyber, AI, eco wars and even a pandemic.
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Over on Mastodon I posted a poll about favourite apps/sites for weather prediction for landscape photographers, hikers, and weather nerds. Welcome any votes!
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The announcement of the new Photoshop AI generative fill features is exciting and scary.
Photography has never been the same again, and it will still never be the same again!
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I am watching the Fujifilm X-Summit, live from Bangkok. I really like this way of introducing new products—in the field, progressive intro of new things.
So far
- X-S20 travel camera
- Fuji XApp
- Firmware updates for X-T5
- XF 8mm F/3.5 lens
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Finished reading: The Hike by Lucy Clarke 📚
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SkyLight for iPhone is a really promising new planning app for landscape photographers.
SkyLight will take its place on my iPhone for planning great sunset photo opportunities.
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Attended an event in Canberra tonight for International Day of Light, hosted by the Australian Dark Sky Alliance at Mulligan’s Flat.
Fascinating exploration of the role of light and darkness, and the importance of access to the night sky with minimal light pollution.
Awesome!
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I’ll still be taking my Zoleo locator on long hikes out of range, especially because I can also use the two-way messaging feature for non-emergencies. But I like the Emergency SOS via satellite feature as a backup and as simple solution for shorter hikes if coverage is spotty.
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Just tested Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature on my iPhone 14 Pro, using the demo function. Very simple to operate, and the UI gives a lot of confidence that the process is working—something that could be improved with other PLBs. I really like where they are going with the feature
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weareexplorers.co has the scoop that the Apple emergency contact via satellite for iPhone 14 now works in Australia & NZ.
While 99% of the Australian population has mobile phone coverage, only 27% of the landmass is covered.
The service also brings Find My features.
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Finished reading: A Brief History of the Samurai by Jonathan Clements 📚
A well researched and presented history of a society and class that is often misunderstood.
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Finished reading: An Insider’s Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts by Alexander Bennett 📚
A great insight into the Japanese martial arts, including life in Japan and in a traditional Japanese budo dojo.
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Finished reading: A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Jonathan Clements 📚
A well researched read on the history of Asian martial arts, particularly those that are unarmed.
I’ve read a lot on martial history over the years and would say the history of transmission to the West was really well researched and quite unique.
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Finished reading: A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Jonathan Clements 📚
A well researched read on the history of Asian martial arts, particularly those that are unarmed.
I’ve read a lot on martial history over the years and would say the history of transmission to the West was really well researched and quite unique.
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Finished reading: The Natural Navigator by Tristan Gooley 📚
A really enjoyable read
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Finished reading: Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Australia by Lonely Planet 📚
Useful reference for hikers in Australia
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Finished reading: Australia’s Best 100 Walks by Katrina O’Brien 📚
A great collection of great Australian hikes
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Finished reading: Burner by Mark Greaney 📚
Another excellent chapter in the life of The Gray Man.
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Sometimes hiking is about the destination, but on a day like this the promise of spectacular scenery was replaced was beautiful fog. This hike was all about the journey, and the journey was great.
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Fitzroy Falls East Rim Trail
One of the many spectacular viewpoints on the East Rim Trail at the NSW Southern Highlands’ Fitzroy Falls. A spectacular trail that takes you through a variety of terrains and environments.
On my BalancedLight blog.
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Seen in the window of the Australian National University bookstore last night, presumably the 18st of March!
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Currently reading: War Stories from the Future by August Cole, Atlantic Council 📚
I’ve been looking forward to reading this for a while, since I heard it mentioned on a podcast. Big fan of the useful fiction concept.
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Finished reading: Toll by Matt Gemmell 📚
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Finished reading: Plato’s Fear by Ajit Maan Ph.D. 📚
“The sender’s message is less important than the audience’s interpretation.” (Ajit Maan, Plato’s Fear)