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The Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP12 Phil – Savoring Motion PicturesIn this episode, we are joined by Phil. He originally comes from Brazil. Phil began searching for job opportunities in different countries and came across Luxembourg. Intrigued by the country's position and language, he decided to do some research and eventually landed a job offer in Luxembourg in 2021. Fascinated with the country, he co-hosts the videocast Let's Talk About Lëtz, where he talks about and discusses Luxembourg politics and life in the country. Phil also shares with us his great passion for movies and for books. He talks about his love for football and his experiences playing the s...2023-08-0759 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP11 Knightwise – The Meaning of Digital LifeI sit down with my long-time friend, Knigtwise, who is a world-renowned cross-platform geek. We talk about how he got into the tech world and he talks about his experience in the IT industry. We talked about the potentially addictive nature of technology and managing our digital presence in a way that technology should work for you, and not the other way around. Knightwise also introduces us to his current role in the company he and his wife own - storytelling and communication as powerful tools for positive impact and encourages the use of technology for connecting brands with...2023-07-011h 13The Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP10 Chris – Languages and Cultural Diversity of LuxembourgIn this special episode, I talk with Chris who is a native Luxembourger. Chris talks about his experiences living in his country, where almost 50% of residents are foreigners. We talk about the communicating aspects in a multilingual and multicultural environment but most importantly how often native Luxembourgish persons feel secluded and alienated in their own country, when they have little opportunity to speak in their native language. On the other hand and personally for Chris, he expresses his curiosity for the diverse people he meets and his appreciation for how foreigners bring a different perspectives to Luxembourg....2023-06-041h 08The Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP9 Peter - Therapeutic coachingIn this episode, I talk with Peter who is a German-French-Luxembourgish citizen and he lives in Luxembourg. Peter speaks four languages and is now part of the growing comedy scene in Luxembourg. He uses stand-up comedy as a form of therapy and is also taking a course to become a therapeutic coach to help others understand their feelings and behaviors. Peter explains that thanks to therapeutic coaching, persons can learn to accept themselves and use tools like the “stop process” and tapping to relieve anxiety. Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain2023-05-1541 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP8 Dan - Passions from across the pondIn this episode I talk with Dan Verdick. Dan lives in the United States, in the state of Maine, but he travels to Luxembourg and Europe quite often. We talk about the differences between the US and European cities and why Dan feels Europe is his second home. Dan also talks about his childhood and youth, how he has overcome addiction and travelled across the country. We dive deeper into one of his passions – sports – cycling and running. He also shares how marrying his partner is the best thing that happened to him.Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mo...2023-05-021h 03The Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP7 Joao – Part 2: The Passion for LifeIn this episode of the Chronicles of Curious Characters podcast, we continue talking to Joao. If you haven’t listened to the first part of our conversation, I invite you to listen to Episode 6 first, in which Joao talked about his experience from the Portuguese special forces, his passion for photography, videomaking and a passion for learning. In this episode, Joao will tell us about his passion to travel and camping, especially on a motorcycle; what role nature plays for him, as well as meeting new people during his moto adventures. He will also talk about a more intimate to...2023-04-1132 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP6 Joao – Part 1In this episode we talk to another resident of Luxembourg. Joao was born in Mozambique but he grew up in Portugal. He joined the Portuguese army and earned his special forces green beret. He developed a passion for photography and thanks to this he took a very popular and the first in Europe photograph of a skydiving tandem with a military dog. After he left the military forces, he continued learning and developed an interest in many different fields, such as videography and he has also opened his business and has become a personal trainer. Joao has many more...2023-03-2738 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP5 Mireille – Get Active!Mireille is a long-time Luxembourg resident. She has been doing all sorts of sports from an early childhood and she even did a ballet. Therefore, sports play an important role in her life and her well-being. She talks about the different physical activities she's been doing recently, like distance running, half and full-marathons, spartan races, strenght-training at the gym, to name just a few. She also talks how she finds motivation and strenght to always do sports after a day at the office. Links:Mireille’s Strava ProfileMireille’s Instagram Profile2023-03-0634 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP4 Hans - Onsen and the land of the rising sunHans is a long-time resident of Luxembourg. He is originally from the Netherlands but he frequently visits the land of the rising sun - Japan. In this episode, Hans talks about the beautiful country of Japan, a few interesting facts about the Japanese cultures and he dives into describing for us the experience of visiting onsen - the country's hot springs and the bathing facilities. Links:Koto, Japanese national instrument Hans's Photography Album Hans's Onsen VideosRecommended onsen: Hokkaido Island:- Kotan onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo) ...2023-02-1350 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP3 Dirk - The Art of CommunicationIn this episode we continue talking with Dirk. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, I invite you to also listen to Episode number 2 titled the Colours of Jazz. Today, Dirk dives deeper talking about the oldest European Toastmaster’s Club and the importance of public speaking even in the times of remote working. He also shares with us his unique experience of how Luxembourg has changed in the over 30 years while he’s been living here. Links:Dirk’s Flickr Page – Colours of JazzToastmasters Europe - Bossuet Gav...2023-01-3030 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP2 Dirk - The Colours of JazzI don’t know about you but I start to think more and more about my retirement. Perhaps it’s the sign of getting older or perhaps I have less and less time for the fun things I would like to do.I recently sat down with Dirk Stockmans, who is not only a long-time Luxembourgish resident but he’s also retired. Thanks to the free time Dirk now has, he’s involved in many activities. In fact, your and my guest fills up his weeks with such a variety of projects, that I’ve split o...2023-01-1625 minThe Chronicles of Curious CharactersEP1 Klara - Body and MindLinks:Hope for Your Body and Mind - https://www.hopeforyourbody.com/Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 2023-01-0225 min
MyMac Podcasting Network - All Shows ChannelLet's Talk Photography 30 - HDR etc.This month Bart is joined by Antonio Rosario from Switch 2 Manual, and Konrad Dwojak. The topic is HDR, Tomenapping, and everything related to dealing with the fact that our eyes and our cameras have different dynamic ranges.
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Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/ltpod2016-03-271h 23Let's Talk PhotographyHDR etc.This month Bart is joined by Antonio Rosario from Switch 2 Manual, and Konrad Dwojak. The topic is HDR, Tonemapping, and everything related to dealing with the fact that our eyes and our cameras have different dynamic ranges.
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Reminder - you can submit questions for future Q & A shows at lets-talk.ie/photoq.2016-03-271h 23Let's Talk PhotographyVacationsThis month Bart is joined by a bumper panel: Allister Jenks from the Sitting Duck podcast, Antonio Rosario from Switch to Manual, Konrad Dwojak, Mark Pouley, and Victor Cajiao from the Terra Tech podcast. The topic for this show is photographing while on vacation, both to try capture the event of the holiday, and the place being visited.
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Reminder - you can submit questions for future Q & A shows at lets-talk.ie/photoq.2015-04-201h 12Let's Talk PhotographyListener Q&A 3Joining Bart this month are Stefaan Lesage from the Tech 45 podcast and Konrad Dwojak. This is the third Q & A show where the panel answer questions submitted by listeners. The panel answer questions from three listeners this time - Tom asks about diptychs and triptychs, Ken asks about lenses and the cold, and Allison asks about shooting flowers.
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Reminder - you can submit...2015-03-2249 minLet's Talk PhotographyListener Q&A 2Joining Bart this month are Stefaan Lesage from the Tech45 Podcast, Antonio Rosario from Switch to Manual, and first-time panelist Konrad Dwojak. This is the second Q & A show, with questions covering the thorny issues of watermarking, and shooting in low-light.
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The Knightcastkwtv0023 "Turning your smartphone into a camera crew"With the rise in video and picture quality of our smartphones and MP3 players, they make perfect candidates for shooting "real pictures" or some creative videoblogging. We show you the tools of the trade and top off the episode with a Showcase of photographer Konrad Dwojak with his amazing photoshoot of "Belgian Geeks". All of that and more .. in KWTV 00232011-02-2334 min