jonkets

I need some advice.  Next fall I will take a camera and a graphics computer and head generally westward until I return home.  Then keep going. I need advice on the best camera that travels well but takes high quality photos. Secondly, I need a laptop (or some kind of pad) that can do high end graphics and photo manipulation.  And the best software.  I have Adobe now but I'd rather switch to something that does not try to install sleazeware every time I update.  Pity Adobe has evolved into such a sleazy organization since they have one of the best graphics suites in the business.  But I digress. Please, any advice on these items would be gr

Bought a fairly inexpensive DSLR during the Boxing Day Sales.  The weather turned immediately bitter cold.  I will not be going outside any time soon.  However, it's good to feel the creative juices again. Been spending a lot of time getting to know Photoshop better.  All the great art on this site makes me want to aspire to a better understanding of the process.  The trick however is not spending all my time on development and none on creation.

This site is starting to depress me.  I browse all the incredible works and cover my face in my hands.  I will never achieve such excellence.