Stephen Mertens
A Glimpse of the Past Springfield, Ohio Part 2
The Springfield5 television channel has asked me to present more pictures from my Glimpse of the Past collection. If you have any historic pictures that you would like to share, please feel free to email me!
The Springfield, Ohio Summer Arts Festival 2013 Schedule of Events
The Springfield Ohio Arts Council has released the 2013 Summer Arts Festival Schedule of Events. Is it okay to admit that I’m overly excited about the Michael Jackson tribute show?
2013 Polar Bear Plunge
We had another successful Polar Bear Plunge! I want to thank everyone who sponsored me by donating to this great cause.
The lake was frozen solid this year. Last year it didn’t get cold enough for the lake shore to freeze and the waves were a problem so we welcome a frozen shoreline. I took the GoPro along this time and got some great video.
Thank you again for your support!
Replay Great Life Moments With Cinemagraphs
I found a video of my son going down the slide at a local elementary school from this past summer and I loved the way he slides down on his belly, looks back at me then climbs back up the slide. I noticed that the video was steady (I must have used by trusty iPhone tripod mount to record the video:) so I decided to make a Cinemagraph out of it. Continue reading
Card Now: A Business Card Production Magic Trick for the iPhone
Do you have an iPhone or iPod? Do you hand out business cards on a regular basis? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you have to get Card Now by Halskov Apps. Card Now is an iPhone and iPod app that lets you perform an amazing and memorable business card production. Imagine showing your iPhone and “printing” your business card across the screen with the touch of a button, then sliding the card out of the phone to give to the spectator. Take a look at the video for a demonstration.
The trick is incredibly easy to learn and do and is a must for anyone who hands out business cards, regardless of whether or not you’re a magician. At $2.99, it’s definitely worth the price for the reactions it receives. It’s a great way to ensure that your business card won’t be forgotten.
A Glimpse of the Past: Police Parade on West High Street
Here is a picture I made for my Springfield, Ohio: A Glimpse of the Past collection using the photograph entitled, “Police Parade on W High” from the Harry C. Laybourne collection (special thanks to Roger Mossbarger for letting me take some photos from his personal collection).
It’s interesting to see the cars along the side of the road and the business signs in the historic picture since this area is somewhat bare now. The first building to the right is the Tecumseh Building, which as been vacant since the mid 1980′s. I would love to see this building turned into something, or at least explore it before it gets demolished (praying that doesn’t happen).
Stephen Mertens is an IT professional and web design enthusiast. He lives in Springfield, Ohio where he spends most of his time daydreaming that he lives near the ocean.
- The shutterbug
http://t.co/Th4PuLUD - Thank you to everyone who with donated to the 2013 Polar Bear Plunge. We had a great time!
http://t.co/cQytxUVw - Learn about job openings at Feb. 6 fair (30 IT Help Desk, and more)
http://t.co/XIfayN6eby LinkedIn - These are awesome
http://t.co/cFDqE2zf - I want this in poster form.
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