Tag Archives: Performing Arts

Ballooby Slapped with Don Juan & Miguel

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Brett Cox

Don Juan and Miguel have have been performing at Scarborough Renaissance Festival for longer than I have been a patron and are still a must see for me each and every year. I first caught their show in the early … Continue reading →

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An Undead Faerie Invades Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Brett Cox

This past weekend at Scarborough Renaissance Festival was absolutely fantastic.  The weather was perfect for wandering around this festive arena of shops and shows and we did just that.  We putzed through the land most of Saturday just looking at … Continue reading →

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Mermaids Descend Upon the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Brett Cox

Huzzah!  In less than one week it will once again be time to hear that magical phrase “Throw Wide the Gates” as the 2013 season of Scarborough Fair commences, allowing me to be transported back into a 16th century paradise.  … Continue reading →

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Nik Software – A New Bundle and Huge Price Drop

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Brett Cox

Yesterday I received notice from Nik Software, who was recently acquired Google, that they were now bundling all of their professional photography plug-ins and dropping the price to $150.  Shocked doesn’t even begin to explain the emotion that I felt. … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind the Music

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Brett Cox

When I first fell in love with photography I shot just about everything I could think of, except people.  I’m sure mostly because it’s a bit intimidating.  I know if someone who I don’t know raises a camera at me … Continue reading →

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A Day with Super Heroes – All-Con 2013

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Brett Cox

What sounds more fun than spending a day with cosplayers?  Exactly, not much.  And with a Con like All-Con there was no shortage in variety.  From the moment we arrived we were surrounded by Dr. Who, Storm Troopers, Derby Girls, … Continue reading →

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Sherwood Forest Faire – A Day with the Faeries

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Brett Cox

Well, we finally made it to the Sherwood Forest Faire.  One wouldn’t think it would be that great of a feat being that it’s only about a three hour drive for me.  But alas,  my children often dictate my schedule … Continue reading →

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Photo Editing with Nik HDR Efex Pro 2.0

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Brett Cox

Most people don’t usually think about using an HDR program to edit their photos.  But sometimes they produce just the look you had in your minds eye with the least amount of work.  The photo below is a great portrait, … Continue reading →

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The Nightmare until Christmas

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Brett Cox

The Halloween season can easily provide me with more than enough images to edit and post for an entire year.  I love that there are just so many opportunities to shoot during this season.  And the fact that it happens … Continue reading →

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Whipping Miguel

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Brett Cox

And so another season of Scarborough has come to a close.  We only had a couple of opportunities to go this season which wasn’t nearly enough time to transcend from our normal daily lives to an era of simpler and … Continue reading →

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