My first foray into Timelapse Video. Lessons for next time: 1. Don't forget anything at home. 2. Bring a book... and a jacket. 3. The wide open apeture setting reduces flicker, but the depth of field makes things look out of focus on f/1.4... Better to accept some flicker and fix in post-processing. 4. Shooting on North Ave footbridge is way too shaky. Image stabilization is a pain in the neck. 5. Egg timer motion devices don't handle the weight of a DSLR very well. Image stabilization is still a pain in the neck.

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Hugo Ortega (Below Deck S12 + www.SuperyachtSundaySchool.com shares how his yachtie school gives more than training — it builds a mastermind community where crew grow, share knowledge, and accelerate careers. 👉 🎙️ Full episode Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastHugo #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #BelowDeck #SuperYachts #Sailing Salty Abandon, Salty Podcast, Sailing, Hugo Ortega, Below Deck Season 12, Superyacht Sunday School, yacht crew life, yacht industry careers, superyacht captain, bosun Below Deck, how to become a yachtie, yacht crew community, yacht crew training, yacht contracts explained, yacht charter careers, working on yachts, superyacht lifestyle, yachtie advice, reality TV vs real yacht life, sailing podcast interview, yacht crew mastermind

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Can a single object hold 20 years of waiting? For as long as I can remember, I’ve had one big, quiet dream. I’m a foodlover and cookbooks author, and my life revolves around preserving culinary heritage, authentic recipes, and the stories behind the food we eat. For two decades, I dreamed of owning a real, authentic Japanese Damascus steel knife. Not a mass-market version from an online store, but a true piece of craft, forged by a master who poured soul into the metal. But life kept moving, and the perfect moment never seemed to arrive. Until recently. This is a story about how digital spaces can create real-world magic. Sometimes we use Facebook just to scroll, but occasionally, it does something beautiful, it connects souls. A short while ago, I connected here with a wonderful woman from Japan named Mami. We didn’t know each other for long, but we bonded instantly over our shared passion and understanding of craftsmanship. When I deeply and embarrassingly admitted to her that owning a real Japanese knife was my 20-year dream, she did something incredible. Mami didn't just listen; she stepped into my dream. A few days ago, she walked into the historic knife shops of Kyoto, consulted with the local masters, and used her incredible expertise to choose the absolute perfect Damascus Gyuto knife for me. And then, she brought it across the ocean. Turn on the sound and watch the video. This is the exact moment I unboxed it and made the very first cut. The weight, the balance, the way it glides through everything like air, it’s not just a tool. It’s an art form. Mami, my dear friend, I don't have enough words to thank you. You didn't just bring me a knife from Japan; you made a 20-year-old dream come true. Thank you, Facebook, for bringing the right people into my life at the exact right time. Live full, eat slow, and never stop believing in the magic of connection.

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