Category Archives: Just for Fun

Florida’s Christmas Parades of Lights

Posted on December 19, 2018 by chowjudge

  It’s December, and in Florida, that usually means pleasant outdoor weather. The temperatures lately have been in the upper 60s and 70s and perfect for most outdoor activities. One of the many popular outdoor events held in December is the … Continue reading →

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Smoldering Channelside Reignited with New Sparkman Wharf Opening

Posted on December 3, 2018 by chowjudge

The Sparkman Wharf opened this past weekend. The Wharf is part of the multi-billion dollar riverfront development in the formerly named Channelside area downtown Tampa Bay. Projected to be complete in early 2020, Sparkman Wharf will also include about 180,000 … Continue reading →

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Creamy Delicious Egg Salad

Posted on December 1, 2018 by chowjudge

People enjoy spending time together with their families and friends during the holidays.  So, when one thinks of the holidays often the cuisine comes to mind. Especially, if one is hosting an event. The traditional holiday fare of turkey, prime … Continue reading →

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Ultimate White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Posted on November 16, 2018 by chowjudge

The holidays are just around the corner and I wanted to share one of the most popular  New Orleans bread pudding dessert recipes. Although, I have tweaked and elevated the original recipe slightly, as one would expect from a true … Continue reading →

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Read This Before Purchasing a New SmartPhone

Posted on November 1, 2018 by chowjudge

Over 80% of cell phone users in the U.S. now own smartphones. Technology advances continue to drive the new sales of the latest devices. Samsung’s Galaxy and Apple’s iPhone series are the two market leaders with over 90 million users … Continue reading →

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Kayaking the Mangrove Tunnels at Lido Key

Posted on June 27, 2018 by chowjudge

(above: A Kayak group outing at Lido Key) When thinking about packing for the beach don’t forget the Kayak. Yes, it may seem a little out of the norm to pack a kayak for a beach visit, but when you … Continue reading →

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Drone Market Showing Rapid Growth

Posted on May 25, 2018 by chowjudge

By chowjudge on May 25, 2018 Industry Trends Commercial Drone Market size in 2016 was over 100 thousand units with a market value of more than USD 2 billion, and is anticipated to grow at around 25% CAGR over the forecast timespan 2017-2024 … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Pro’s Bag?

Posted on April 19, 2018 by chowjudge

As a pro still photographer specializing in commercial imaging, I’m witnessing a growing number of requests for hi-res video (4K) to accompany still photography imaging on many of our work assignments.  Fueled by the Internet, both mediums are now heavily … Continue reading →

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Old Public Heights is New Hot Spot for Tampa’s Riverwalk

Posted on March 14, 2018 by chowjudge

Tampa’s Riverwalk is buzzing with the latest opening of the Armature Works, Heights Public Market. Located just a few steps north of the popular Ulele’ Restaurant on Tampa’s North Riverwalk. The place packs an entertainment punch with several new trendy … Continue reading →

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Make Your Sunset Photos Pop!

Posted on February 24, 2018 by chowjudge

Many people ask me if I PhotoShop my images prior to posting to the web. Truth be told,  every single digital image needs a little tweaking.  Fact: Nearly every image used in commercial advertising  (billboards, newspapers, magazines, etc)  has been Photoshopped in … Continue reading →

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