Photography

Three iPad Photo Editing Tools: How to Transform Your Images Without a Desktop

The iPad Photos app has an abundance of tools that help you transform humdrum pictures into lovely images. The following videos will give you a quick overview of three of them: Clean Up, Cropping, and Filters. Have fun experimenting with them. Remember, you can always revert back to the original photo. Clean Up Get rid…

Take a Break!

It is so easy to be consumed by our digital devices. Every Sunday my iPad posts what my average usage was in the past week. Yikes–sometimes my screen time is outrageous. So…we at BoomerTECH Adventures urge you to take a break and get outside. To inspire you, we’re posting some photos from Boomer Guide Chris…

Maine’s Hidden Gems

This post was written by BoomerTECH Adventure’s Ed Brazee Everyone knows that Maine is well known for a number of spectacular places like Old Orchard Beach, Ogunquit, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Aroostook County, and many more. But Maine has many other somewhat lesser known spots that are amazing in their own…

Unlock Tiny Wonders: iPhone Macro Magic in Your Garden

Chris Toy is the author of this post. Your iPhone’s camera is a powerful tool for capturing your garden’s intricate beauty. With a few strategic approaches, you can take stunning close-ups revealing a whole new world of detail. Here are three key strategies to elevate your garden macro photography. 1. Embrace the Sparkle: Dew-Kissed Details…

Activate Your iPhone Camera With Just Your Voice!

It’s summertime! Time for taking photos of family, friends, pets, and adventures. Some of us have physical conditions that make it difficult to open the camera app and to press the the shutter button. Fortunately, the iPhone’s Accessibility features have a solution!   First you need to go into Settings and tap on Accessibility.  …

Unlocking Nature’s Tiny Wonders: Your BoomerTECH Adventures Smartphone Macro Guide

This post was written by BoomerTECH Adventures guide Chris Toy Maine in the summer isn’t just about lobsters and lighthouses. If you’ve got a smartphone, you’re holding the key to a hidden world of miniature beauty! From vibrant wildflowers to delicate butterfly wings and intricate patterns in nature, the Pine Tree State explodes with tiny…

iOS 18 Updated iPad Photos App

This is what I am used to seeing when I open my iPad Photos app. This is what I see after updating to iOS 18. Haven’t decided whether or not I like this format better than the older one. Obviously, we all are going to have to play around with this new format in order…

Take Interesting and Unique Pictures of Flowers

Gardens are in full bloom right now so it is the perfect time to go for a stroll with your iPhone and capture a variety of flowers in all their glory. These images can be used to create notecards, calendars or just share on social media. Don’t settle for just straight on pictures of your…

Have iPhone, Will Travel

“Yikes! Where’s my phone?” I was standing in line to board the bus to Logan Airport frantically searching through my carry-on bag when I realized that my phone, my lifeline during my upcoming trip, was missing. Before panic set in, I remembered that I had the app Find My on my iPad. The Portland Transportation Center has…

The Solar Eclipse of 2024 and Your Cellphone

Are you ready for the astronomical event of the year? The solar eclipse of 2024 will take place in Maine on April 8th between 2 and 4 PM. We at BoomerTECH Adventures are excited and preparing to view it as well. If you’d like to capture the moon’s journey across the face of the sun…