Ben Wilder

Matthew McConaughey Salesforce Space Commercial – The Music and the Actor

Salesforce has a commercial that’s out of this world. Literally. But it’s also very much in the world. Or on earth? In orbit? I don’t know but here’s the ad. Scroll down for more info… The Actor. The guy playing the astronaut is actor Matthew McConaughey. You may recognize him as the fan cheering fromContinue reading “Matthew McConaughey Salesforce Space Commercial – The Music and the Actor”

St. Andrews State Park – Camper’s Review with Pictures

Hello everyone! Thanks for coming to Out of the Wilderness. I know you’re curious about St. Andrews State Park in the Panama City Beach area of Florida, and I was, too, just a few weeks ago. I’ve been camping around Florida since early January and writing about it, along with pictures from the parks whereContinue reading “St. Andrews State Park – Camper’s Review with Pictures”

Why isn’t everything the same?

I was walking early one morning when it was so dark I still needed a flashlight. Off in the distance I saw a pair of eyes shining back at me. It was a deer (I think? I hope?) but it scooted away before I got close. However, I was able to see the eyes shiningContinue reading “Why isn’t everything the same?”

Night photography when it’s frickin cold outside

I’m camping around Florida (more on that here) and last night I was determined to get some late night astrophotography. It’s been cloudy for days but the sky opened up late afternoon yesterday, OK it’s on! I reviewed the settings to use in order to get the best starry photographs and every few minutes, ampedContinue reading “Night photography when it’s frickin cold outside”

Walmart’s clever “company” commercial – the music and the message

Walmart has an ad airing during the 2022 Winter Olympics and it’s all about company. Take a minute to check it out… The Music. The song backing this commercial is “Home Again” by Michael Kiwanuka. The song was released in 2012. You can find more about him and his music on Instagram @MichaelKiwanuka. The message.Continue reading “Walmart’s clever “company” commercial – the music and the message”