Through the Lens of an iPhone: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
How Instagram Perverts The Developing College Student Mind
I came across these compelling images the other day and they immediately struck a chord with me. Thai photographer Chompoo Baritone posted them to his Facebook page. They demonstrate how Instagram photos often portray a selective view of reality--often a "perfected image" of life. In my research, I have found that one of the effects of... Continue Reading →
Saying Goodbye to Boston, in Photos…
It's been four great years, Boston, but it's time to say goodbye and move on to my next adventure. I've learned to love New England (particularly in the summer... ahem), and I thought the best way to say goodbye was through some pictures I took of this iconic city and amazing region... The iconic Fenway Park.... Continue Reading →
The History of the Selfie: And it All Began 1839…
Once a month I re-blog a post that I find interesting and want to highlight. This post comes from one of the students in Dr. Jerry Kane’s ISYS 6621 course, Social Media for Managers. It’s a fun look at the selfie phenomenon and what some may consider precursors to it.
SPOTLIGHT: Loyola Maryland’s Facebook Cover Photos
Loyola University of Maryland started this very simple effort to promote their institution and develop a sense of community and belonging amongst their students. By creating pre-formatted Facebook cover photos, they are making it easier than ever for students to show their pride. Check out their landing page. Images are updated yearly for incoming classes... Continue Reading →
iPhoneography Photos From My Travels, 2014 – Second Third
My travels and iPhoneography continued this summer. I went to fewer, but more interesting places for picture taking. All the pictures are clickable if you want to enlarge them. Feel free to use them as you wish (with attribution). And, as I say every time I post, I am indebted to my friends who let me... Continue Reading →
iPhoneography Photos From My Travels, 2014 – First Third
My extreme travels have continued into 2014 and it's time for another photo update and commentary on the amazing places I have visited, food I have eaten, and people I have met. My photo installments from 2013 are here (1st half) and here (2nd half). Nearly all of this travel saw me flying on JetBlue, of course. (You're... Continue Reading →
iPhoneography Photos From My Travels, 2013 – Second Half
One year of EXTREME travel complete. I went through a transformation this year and decided to use the flexible (not necessarily free) time my PhD program afforded me to see the country. I've been lucky. Met amazing people. Had great conversations and experiences. Filled my soul. Below you will find a chronological journey through my... Continue Reading →
Presentation Tip: Finding Free High Quality Images
A key part of a good presentation is finding and using the right images. The Internet has made this incredibly easy… easy to steal images, that is. When searching for images, most people go to the search engine of their choice and do an image search. This makes sense as it is an incredibly easy... Continue Reading →
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