Author Archives: ileneh

About ileneh

I am a Macintosh expert, writer and photographer. I have published many articles on Apple related products, but I cut my writer's teeth producing grants and market research reports when the Web was just something a spider made. I've also worked as a photographer, dancer and social worker. ilene's Machine was born in 2000 when I realized everything I did involved some kind of machine. First, my answering machine, next a Vic 20, then a Mac 128. Add a variety of Macintosh machines and iOS devices over the years and before you know it, you have reached ilene's Machine. Please leave a message!

Great Blue Heron and Beavers at the Needham, MA Reservoir

Posted on April 11, 2021 by ileneh

I’ve had a frustrating two years shooting photos with two bad cameras (Nikon D7500) and a Sigma Bigma (50-500mm) lens that wasn’t fixed properly. Finally, I “retired” the Bigma and bought a Tamron 150.0-600.0 mm f/5.0-6.3 lens in March. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo | Tagged Ardea herodias, beaver, birding, Great blue heron, Massachusetts, nature, Needham Reservoir, New England, Nikon D7500, pond, rodent, Tamron, water fowl, wetlands, wildlife | 3 Comments

New Photos and New Products for 2020 and Beyond

Posted on October 31, 2020 by ileneh

See my new products for Fall 2020.
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Posted in Photo | Tagged Autumn, Bald Eagle, chipmunk, Fall, Great blue heron, Needham Reservoir, Note Cards, Rabbit, River Otter, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Squirrel | 4 Comments

New Photos New Products

Posted on November 20, 2019 by ileneh

In preparation for a couple of exhibits and fairs, I ordered new products from different sources this year (previously I only used Shutterfly). To my selective selection of self-printed 13″ x 19″ and 8.5″ x 11″ and 8″ x 10″ fine … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, News, Photo | Tagged 2020 Calendar, Autumn, Butterfly, calendar, chipmunk, Coyte, Coywolf, Dragonfly, Fall, gifts, Great blue heron, holiday, Mute Swan, nature, Needham, Needham RTS, Northern Cardinal, Note Cards, Pansy, photographs, photography, White-tailed Deer, wildlife | 1 Comment

Needham Fifth Annual Winter Arts Festival

Posted on November 20, 2019 by ileneh

[Note: Optimized for desktop and tablet viewing. Not so good on a phone!] Join ilene and many other artists in the Needham’s Town Hall, Powers Hall for a stunning display of crafts, photography, jewelry and more! When: Saturday, December 14 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged calendar, fair, festival, gift fair, Mass Festivals, Needham, Needham RTS, photographs, photography, Rosemary Lake, wildlife | 2 Comments

Everyone Loves Instant Pot

Posted on April 30, 2019 by ileneh

Amazon’s Deal of The Day Today is an Instant Pot Duo Mini 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer. RUN RUN Fast and get one today! Great gift item … Continue reading →

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