BIG RICK PHOTOGRAPHY

All done with my 8th week-long bicycle ride across Iowa, known as RAGBRAI. It started with 2 tough 3-H days of heat, humidity, and hills, but the rest of the week it cooled off and was nice. I took a very cheap (about $40 on eBay) Minolta 35mm film camera with me and shot a bunch of rolls. This QTsi is a good but very basic camera that uses all the great auto-focus lenses from Minolta. I tried all the different modes on the settings and did use the manual focus a few times. I

It is waaay more than a bicycle ride. It is an unreal world with people from around the world.

I was testing out a disposable-looking but reloadable $20 (with a roll of film) Lomography Simple Use camera at a local park and playground. I don't take photos there when kids are around, but it was empty today in the 110 degree heat. A week ago I shot a roll that came with the camera, and it was terrible. I suspect it was really old film. If you’re considering buying one of these kinds of cameras, a disposable or like this a reloadable that comes with film, try to check if

The last time I was 250 something I think it was before high school. It took me a while. I stick to a healthy version of the Atkins plan. As low carbs as I can, lots of vegetables, no sugar, lots of label reading. Modern drugs helped in the last year. And lots of walks, hikes, bicycle rides indoors and outside.

The camera I am using for my F.I.L.M. project took this beautiful scene from one of my favorite spots in Las Vegas—a disc golf course, baseball field, and splash pad park. This photo was taken with a Lomography Simple Use 35mm camera, which costs less than $30 (and even includes a roll of film). If you're interested in trying film photography, I think this is a fantastic way to start. The camera is incredibly simple to use—nothing is adjustable. All you need to do is point, c

Preparing for my 8th RAGBRAI, the 7-day bicycle tour across Iowa, is a mental and physical challenge. With about 60 miles each day for 7 days, you’ll need to get ready for many hours on a bike. This week, I spent 3 hours on my Sunny Health Spin Bike, burning 1700 calories in Zone 2. I’ve had this spin bike for a while and have put in many hours on it. Power meters and interactive video apps that connect to your bicycle are nice, but you don’t need them or a monthly fee. I use

I don’t know yet… I spent an afternoon walking around Park City, Utah with a Kodak Instamatic M8 Super 8 movie camera* from about 1967. Some people stopped to talk to me about this crazy thing! “Is that a Super 8 camera? Cool!” “I remember those!” “I want to get one!” It’s a fun way to talk film, in this case movie film, with total strangers. Yes, you can still get new Super 8 film cartridges. Yes, I think mine works but this is the first time I tried it. The camera turns the

It might not be the hardest part but in photography it can help to wait. Here is my story of this photo Berries at the Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market, Las Vegas Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market, Las Vegas This is a good example of doing two things I should do more often with my photography. 1) Ask ‘what if?’ In this case, I really liked the berries, and that was the photo I wanted. Ok, but stop and think. Asking - what if - there was something else in the frame to make it

I was part of a group of about 35 Las Vegas area film photographers that met for a photowalk in Primm, Nevada May 30th 2026. The town is at the California and Nevada border on both sides of I-15 or as some say "The 15." It is a popular spot for getting gas and charging up cars. There is a mostly shut down mall with incredible murals at the back entrance. There are some big casinos in Primm. Only Primm Valley Resort is still open full time. Buffalo Bill's is only open for spec

from Women's Health Nasal strips aren’t just for sleeping anymore. Several athletes, like Madison Keys, several soccer players, and even Hyrox participants have started wearing these strips from brands like Breathe Right, Strippy, Gale, Dream Recovery, and Intake. They supposedly improve airflow to better your workout performance—but do they really work? In theory, it seems possible. When you breathe through the nose, air flows through your nasal passageways and nasal valve (

I LOVE Dr Pepper Zero! from Delish Dippin' Dots launched its highly anticipated Dr Pepper-flavored beads nationwide, bringing the soda's mysterious "23 flavors" into frozen form. The collaboration between the two nostalgia-heavy brands sparked excitement across social media, with longtime fans calling it "long overdue" and "a dream flavor" worth special trips. The new flavor aims to capture Dr Pepper's unique profile rather than being typical cherry or cola ice cream, leavin

from Healthline.com Dark showering is a new sleep trend that involves showering with the lights dimmed or off completely. Advocates say it can help the mind relax, reduce stress, and make it easier to fall asleep. Experts suggest the ritual may support melatonin production and temperature regulation. Dark showering isn’t a cure-all for sleep problems, but it could be a simple addition to a calming nighttime routine alongside evidence-based strategies. Can dark showing improve

from 9 to 4 Mac iPhone Flip is being tested by Apple, per supply chain leak This fall, the iPhone will get one of its most radical new models ever as a new foldable form factor debuts. Rumors indicate the iPhone Fold will have a book-style folding design. However, it sounds like Apple is already hard at work on a different foldable model for the future. Recently Mark Gurman reported that Apple had a square, clamshell-style foldable iPhone “under consideration.” Now, it sounds

from bustle.com Miley Cyrus Announces Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Miley Cyrus is ringing in her important “Hannah-versary” in a very special way. On Feb. 17, the singer announced the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary special, celebrating the Disney Channel series and blond-wigged alter ego that made her a star. Cyrus shared a teaser video on social media for the big reveal, stepping out from a car in front of Disney Channel’s studios, wearing Hannah-esque black boot

from RD.com For what feels like eons, Costco members have been pretty annoyed that they had to head into the physical warehouse to order a customized 10-inch round cake or half-sheet cake. These cakes, which are actually cost-effective buys when you need enough dessert for a group, required way more effort to order than they actually should—especially in the digital era we’ve been living in for decades now. Currently, to get your hands on a custom cake, you have to walk to th

from Lifehacker What the study found In the delightfully named SODAS trial (Study Of Drinks with Artificial Sweeteners), researchers at the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, recruited adults who had type 2 diabetes and who had a habit of drinking artificially sweetened beverages (including, but not limited to, my one true love Diet Coke). The study was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Diabe

from Billboard The U.S. rock veterans played a sold-out marathon set at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Saturday (Jan. 24), marking their first Tasmanian performance in more than a decade and their debut concert in the state’s second-largest city. The show, which ran close to three hours, was the band’s only Australian date on the current visit. Late in the set, Grohl addressed the crowd with a major update on the band’s next chapter, confirming that Foo Fighters have recently

from RD.com For Costco’s mega fans, the warehouse club rarely does anything wrong. In fact, even when they don’t do something right, many (myself included) will come to Costco’s defense as their unpaid apologists. Case in point: I’m still trying to walk back my $10 roast beef sandwich mistake with some unforgiving friends—the Costco food court discontinued it quickly, okay? Yes, Costco can be perfectly imperfect, like when they get rid of Kirkland Signature items that everyon

from CBR After a long wait, Apple TV has finally given an exciting update about Ted Lasso. The hit sports comedy drama series debuted in 2020 and will return for Season 4. Ted Lasso will officially premiere Season 4 in the summer of 2026, per The Hollywood Reporter. The streaming service hasn't officially confirmed an official release date, but this is the most definitive update about its release window yet. Plus, it will also come with a big change. The hit sports comedy dra

Tom's Guide says Each collectible oversized pair of the Lego Brick Clogs features four studs stamped with the Lego logo and an innovative brick-like outsole. Accompanying the unique clogs is a Lego Minifigure with four pairs of its own miniature Crocs shoes. The ​Lego Brick Clogs are currently available to preorder, with a release date set for February 17, 2026. But how much will the collectible pair cost? These red brick shoes will set you back a whopping AU$319.99 and will