http://www.definingryan.com Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:30:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Starting in July 2009, I began work on a series called "12 months." I wanted to write a poem every month, and everyday I would write one line. This worked well for six months, but as some endeavors go, it fell by the wayside. So, with the start of the new ... http://www.definingryan.com/2011/01/january/ So, I know I'm pretty late in the game, but a few weeks ago I picked up a Nikon SB-80 and some el-cheapo wireless triggers so I could start using off camera flash. It's been pretty fun so far and I've been learning a lot about lighting position, angles, flash ... http://www.definingryan.com/2010/08/time-to-lighten-up/ Recently I had a long weekend due to a Buddhist holiday and with schools out on Monday and Tuesday it was time to get out of town and get outside. Another teacher from my school and I headed north to Chiang Rai looking to do some hill tribe trekking. There are about ... http://www.definingryan.com/2010/08/trekking-in-rainy-season/ A submission for Photo Friday. I recently picked up a SB-80dx and this is just from some testing I was doing in using it off camera. http://www.definingryan.com/2010/08/photo-friday-crooked/ A submission for Photo Friday. Sometimes anticipation is the most fun part. http://www.definingryan.com/2010/07/photo-friday-summer-fun/ A submission for Photo Friday. http://www.definingryan.com/2010/07/photo-friday-bloom/ A submission for Photo Friday http://www.definingryan.com/2010/07/photo-friday-motionless/ Heavy Hitter - A submission for Photo Friday http://www.definingryan.com/2010/06/photo-friday-heavy/ http://www.definingryan.com/2010/06/photo-friday-aqua/ I'm not really one to delve into politics, in fact most of the time I shy away from it. However, I do feel in current times many American citizens may find themselves feeling removed from the upper levels of our government. On occasion they may find themselves asking "What has ... http://www.definingryan.com/2010/06/drinkin-with-obama/