Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
The quote is attributed to many – pursued by many – and a lot of what The Journey is about.
The day started rested and refreshed – thank you David and Cheryl – the mattress, hot shower, conversation, and hospitality were GREATLY APPRECIATED. And, the t-shirts made our North Dakota and...
What 12K mile road trip would be complete without a few dives!
While getting fitted for a Madiera wreck dive in Lake Superior, we heard the rumble of thunder. The storm location and hour drive north of Duluth, MN provided a beautiful day and dive. Vis a bit low due to recent rains, but, extremely enjoyable and we were also able to make some new inquisitive friends –...
The night provided a bit of adventure, the morning was comprised of a beautiful walk (Rick) / run (Meg) around Brandywine Falls, and the day was full of asphalt.
Adventure: As we were settled in for a good night’s sleep, a bright light alerted us that something was amiss. Park Rangers directed us to park in an RV lot across from the park entrance (Cuyahoga Valley National Park is nestled into a somewhat...
To complete The National Parks Journey, we must stay on plan:
5:15 wake-up.Â
6:00 wheels up.
Captain Megumi (Meg) Voight is setting the pace – fill the gas tank at Costco and we’ll be at Mammoth Caves National Park by 9:00 – done.
The park was established as a national park on July 1, 1941. It became a World Heritage Site on October 27, 1981,...
Our memories are the stories of us. They’re the bridge to our past that links us to our grandparents, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, and friends. Like treasured heirlooms, our memories teach us that the bonds of family and friendship need to be cherished above all else. Sharing those memories enriches our lifeby bringing us closer to our loved ones.
Those photographs lying in a shoebox are...
Vivid-Pix is commemorating the contributions of women scuba divers by raising money for two great causes in conjunction with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Women Dive Day Saturday, July 15. The third annual global event strengthens and supports female divers through adventure...
In out last post, we covered some terminology and tips on taking photos in water. In this article, we'll cover camera settings.
Using Preset Shooting Modes Underwater
Mode Settings create a combination of adjustments that are pre-designed for specific conditions. Some of the cameras we used had underwater mode settings. If the camera you select has these, the are well worth experimenting with and using. Of course, there...
It is a hard life, but we took it upon ourselves to take off to a beautiful tropical location so we can help you get great vacation photos.
Our goal is to help you find out which phone or camera is best for your vacation photos, with particular focus on the feature that attracts much of the attention . . . taking them into the water — many without the necessity of additional waterproof protection.
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In preparation for the vacation season and summer fun, Vivid-Pix and professional photographer and instructor, Sandy Sondrol, went to a tropical paradise and tested more than a dozen smartphones, camera, and underwater housings to help you get better vacation photos.
View/Download the photo comparison chart
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This extensive, first-time review of automatic settings, manual settings, internal filter modes, and external filters, across such a...
For some - including our nation's active duty service members serving abroad or otherwise away from home - this holiday season can be bittersweet.
Part of the joy of the holiday season is gathering the entire family together to share good food, gifts and fond remembrances of the year that is coming to a close.
However, for some - including our nation's active-duty service members serving abroad or otherwise away from...
