"UPstrap" camera strap

I've always preferred "minimalist" camera straps. I heard good things about the "non-slip" camera and bag straps from UPstrap, a small company in Tallahassee, FL. I've been using the RF (small size) UPstrap with the K10D for the past few weeks. It's a nice strap, well-made, and the grippy, rubber pad definitely stays on your shoulder...even if you're wearing a nylon type parka. I have no connection with UPstrap and therefore am only sharing my initial observations using this strap...as a happy customer :-)

Here's the link to their website, if you want more info.
UPstrap "non-slip" straps

Family Portraits

Family photographs are typically a big part of the holidays. In many cases, it's the one time each year that everyone comes together to celebrate. Here's one photo that we all expect from these type of family events...eyes open, everyone looking at the camera, and smiles all the way around.

And here's the "other" photo you don't share with the relatives. I'm not sure which photo is actually better, but we enjoy the "out-takes" as much as the final, nicely composed photos. Notice that my dear 85 year old mom has the same peaceful expression in each photo...she has no idea what is going on behind her.

Photos shot with K10D, 31mm and 540 flash.