Taking Photos with my Dell Venue 7 Tablet #TabletCrew #Ad


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When I first received my Dell Venue 7, I was curious to know about the camera, and how well it operated. For those that follow this blog, you know I love taking photos, and am always challenging myself to get the best picture possible. The Dell Venue 7 comes with a 3MP Camera which can also be used as a webcam (yay, skype!)

Dell Venue 7 Photography

So, I had to put the Dell Venue 7 to the test.  One of the FIRST things I learned is that the tablet does not like DARK light.  Even dim lights will not show up, however, the Dell Venue Succeeds with photos with a lot of color.

A few examples shown below:

David Walley'sDavid Walley’s Hot Spring Resort

See what I mean?  The vibrancy of the surrounding colors really come through.

One more:

Lake TahoeLake Tahoe

One of the first places I went when trying out the camera was none other than the beautiful Chateau Montelena, a beautiful winery in the Napa Valley area.  The area surrounding it included a lake, and then of course the Chateau making for some picturesque scenes.

ChateauMontelenaChateau Montelena~Calistoga, CA

And:

jadelakeJade Lake

It took a little time getting use to using the tablet as a camera.  The fingers sometimes get in the way, however, I soon learned that you can easily adjust the side of where you hit the camera button so the fingers get less in the way.

The Dell Venue 7 isn’t a big, bulky tablet either, it’s rather small so it’s really easy to adjust to from the phone.  The other nice thing?  Since the tablet is an Android device, it connects straight to your google account, and if you sync your photos to your google plus account you can easily access your photos the next time you log into your computer making it VERY convenient.

Sunset

One other thing I love about having my tablet around is that it has truly become a lifesaver.  I often carry my phone with me throughout the day, however, the battery dies pretty fast on it.  This past weekend when I was traveling, this was the case, but this time around, I had my tablet on hand, and it became my lifesaver for taking pictures when I, otherwise, would have ran out.  The only thing about having your tablet with you as a spare is to make sure you have the tablet turned off otherwise you may turn to your “lifesaver” and find that, it too, has lost it battery life if turned on throughout the day.  Can you tell I’ve learned this the hard way?

And, I love that because the tablet is an android device, I’m able to access my instagram straight from the tablet sharing my adventures as I go as long as I’m able to connect to wi-fi on the way.

Muir Woods

It has become my new favorite camera while on the go.  Keep an eye out for more pictures being showcased throughout the summer on instagram by following hashtag #TabletCrew.

More posts to follow about the Dell Venue 7 with Intel Software Installed soon.

Interested in purchasing a Dell Venue tablet?  Check the product out on amazon below:

  Dell Venue 7 16 GB Tablet (Android)

A big thanks to my other half for taking the photos of me taking photos with my Dell Venue 7.  He’s the best!

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Debuting Today: June 13th: The Saga at San Fernando Historic Cathedral #SanAntonio #VisitSanAntonio


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Debuting this evening, Friday, June 13th, the historic San Antonio San Fernando Cathedral will have a new video art installation.  This installation will depict the culture, people and settlement of San Antonio in a beautiful display.

The installation created by renowned French Artist, Xavier de Richemont will narrate the historical discovery, settlement and development of San Antonio. Now the seventh-largest city in the nation, San Antonio is a pivotal location in the story and identity of the United States and North America.

This 23-minute journey will be renowned painter and video artist Xavier de Richemont’s first outdoor video art installation in the United States. His public installations can be seen in France, Germany, Spain, Morocco, Mexico, Canada, and soon, Main Plaza.

Interesting facts:

   San Antonio|The Saga” will be a 7,000-sq.-ft. projection with custom choreographed music on the façade of San Fernando Cathedral.

·        Built between 1738 and 1755, San Fernando is the oldest cathedral sanctuary in the U.S. and the official heart of San Antonio with its historic plaza.

·        The installation will depict the historical discovery, settlement and development of San Antonio.

·        Now the seventh-largest city in the nation, San Antonio is a pivotal location in the story and identity of the United States and North America.

After debuting on June 13, we will have this installation for the next 10 years showing every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00p, 9:30p and 10:00p.

Originally built between 1738 and 1755, San Fernando Cathedral is the oldest operating sanctuary in North America. It sits in Main Plaza, the heart of historic San Antonio. Main Plaza is the ideal location for this story to be told as it is one of only four colonial plazas left in the United States, and the only one with a cathedral.

So, if you happen to be in San Antonio this summer or the next few years, be sure to make a stop at the historic San Fernando Cathedral for this spectacular showing.

“San Antonio|The Saga” is presented by Main Plaza Conservancy with the generous support of public and private institutions, individuals and the City of San Antonio. For more information, visit www.mainplaza.org. To learn more about San Antonio’s historic and artistic offerings, explore www.visitsanantonio.com.

 

 

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Celebrate Dad with No. 209 at BevMo! #BevMo2theRescue and Giveaway


Disclosure: I received a fun “Cheers” package on behalf of Bevmo! Gift card is provided on behalf of Bevmo!

Father’s Day is this Weekend and BevMo! and Distillery No. 209 have shared a couple of fun cocktail recipes to try out this weekend:

San Francisco Gin & Tonic:

Gin and Tonic

1.5 oz. No. 209 Gin

3-4oz Fever Tree Indian Tonic

.5 oz Grapefruit Juice

6 Juniper Berries

1 Rosemary Sprig

Add Gin to Glass, followed by ice cubes.  Add tonic, juice, juniper berries and rosemary sprig.

Gin Martini:

Gin martini3 oz. No. 209 Gin

1/8 oz. Vya Dry Vermouth

1 Lemon Twist

Stir over ice for 30 seconds.  Garnish with lemon peel.

Cherry Pie Martini:

209 Cherry Pie 1 (2)2.5 oz. No. 209 Gin

1/2 Cup Dole Dark Sweet Frozen Cherries

1 oz Cherry Juice

1 oz Torani Vanilla Syrup

Fill a martini shaker with the gin, cherry juice and vanilla syrup.  Add the frozen cherries as a replacement to ice cubes and shake until the ingredients are well mixed. Strain into a well chilled martini glass and garnish with a few of the cherries from the mixer.

So this weekend, make up a few of these cocktails and be sure to share with dad while playing a round of Gin Rummy.

Of course, lets add to the fun by adding in a chance for you to win a 40 dollar gift card to Bevmo!  Because we don’t want the celebration of Dads to end after this weekend:

What: 40 Dollar Gift Card to BevMo!

Entry:

Cherry Pie Martini
2.5 ounces Distillery No. 209 Gin
½ cup DOLE dark sweet frozen cherries
1 ounce cherry juice
1 ounce Torani vanilla syrup

Directions: Fill a martini shaker with the gin, cherry juice, and vanilla syrup. Add the frozen cherries as a replacement to ice cubes and shake until the ingredients are well mixed. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a few of the cherries from the shaker.

– See more at: http://bevmothirstytimes.com/drinks/209-cherry-pie-martini/#sthash.EvGNLM0u.dpuf

Cherry Pie Martini
2.5 ounces Distillery No. 209 Gin
½ cup DOLE dark sweet frozen cherries
1 ounce cherry juice
1 ounce Torani vanilla syrup

Directions: Fill a martini shaker with the gin, cherry juice, and vanilla syrup. Add the frozen cherries as a replacement to ice cubes and shake until the ingredients are well mixed. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a few of the cherries from the shaker.

– See more at: http://bevmothirstytimes.com/drinks/209-cherry-pie-martini/#sthash.EvGNLM0u.dpuf

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.  Must be 21 years of age and reside in the US.  All other rules can be found here.  Giveaway ends at 12am on 6/21/2014.  Winner will be notified by email.

Now that your chance to win is showcased it’s time to learn about Distillery No. 209:

 

No. 209 GinDistillery No. 209 is owned by the Rudd Family of Dean & DeLuca and Rudd Oakville Estate, who discovered the remnants of the original distillery on their Edge Hill property and decided to revive the operation.

Hand-fashioned and distilled five times at the beautiful Pier 50 Facility in San Francisco; the world’s only distillery built over water.  No. 209 Gin is a smooth, modern gin made from the finest, all natural botanicals sourced from around the world.

You’ll have to try it out for yourself so enter for your chance to win that 40 Dollar Gift Card up Above.

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