This morning in the yard.
I got a new point and shoot camera to replace my dead Appalachian Trail one, and it’s even the same brand, but I really don’t like it. (Note to self: do not purchase cameras online unseen, thinking that because they are the same brand and style as your previous camera, that they will work the same.)
It is heavier. It is bigger. It takes FIVE SECONDS to turn on! What is that about??? By then, the bee/snake/bird/cool person in cool hat/etc. is long gone. It has no wheel to select a setting, only buttons. It reverts back to flash setting. It doesn’t remember the previous setting, so for example, if you were taking photos of fireworks at night, every time you turned it on you’d have to push three buttons to get it back to fireworks mode. Its macro setting focuses on all the wrong things.
Ok. I am done with my rant. I learned an expensive lesson.
Thank goodness, I have been saved by Instagram. About a week ago I abandoned my three-year old Blackberry and bought an iPhone, and I have fallen in love with Instagram.
This NOLA blog may soon be populated by 99% Instagram photos. Here’s a recent taste:
Farmers’ market peaches and blueberries
The fantastic Walter “Wolfman” Washington at the last Wednesdays at the Square concert…
An Elvis sighting on the bike ride home
- And of course, Buster.
I think I might be able to enjoy taking photos again! We’ll see how long this love affair with Instagram lasts…
Loving your photos, especially of Buster chilaxing! Have a Great Weekend – Good Luck on finding the camera of your dreams:)
Thanks so much! You too!
Peaches, Wolfman, Elvis and Buster all looking super with your new iPhone. You wonder how you lived without it!
Happy shooting Carla.
Thanks, Ruth!
Your photos are wonderful! If I had to do anything more than point and click there would be no pictures taken by me. Of course, the pictures I take do sorta look like they are taken by a curious three year old with an antique old Kodak Instamatic.
I like photos that look like they were taken by a curious three year old! Something about childlike wonder…
Thanks, you will love mine!
I just love that sweet kitten!!
BTW most of the pictures aren’t ones I took–the ones I take are usually of Teddy…
I love the ones you take and the ones you find! Thank you for both!
Instagram and the peaches, what a perfect combo!
Thanks so much!
Carla — I’m excited that you’re on Instagram! I’m rather addicted! He he! It’s so much easier and faster than setting up a blog post — and then you can still bring your pictures here for a closer look. I’ve enjoyed the ones you posted today.
I looked around Instagram tonight, but couldn’t find you. I’d love to follow, if you don’t mind! You can find me on IG @LittleThingsOfLife — or perhaps you’d rather jump over to my blog and leave me your username (if you don’t mind the follow)!
Looks like you found me! And anyone else interested, I’m nolacarla.
Very nice. The first photo is terrific.
Thanks so much, cocomino!
Never heard of instargram, but then I’m a techno muppet. I look forward to enjoying your photographs! PS my favourite of this batch were the peaches
I love the peaches too! Instagram is an app you can download on your iPhone, and it allows you to take little square photos very easily and then apply different filters that make the photos look vintage, or arty, or whatever, and then you can share them immediately. It’s pretty cool!
Your pics look pretty cool…
Thank you, Piglet!
Love it.
Thanks, Lisa!
Love all the pictures. Buster, the peaches and the first flower are especially lovely!
Thanks so much, Leah!
Oh my goodness, I *LOVE* your Instagram photos. iPhones are awesome. And so are iPhone apps.
Did your AT camera die? Do they not make that same style any more? eBay?
It was a matter of buying something quickly without doing research because I was on a deadline. From what I can tell, they’re not making the version with the dial anymore. Ebay is a possibility, we’ll see! Glad you like the Instagram pics!
I haven’t gotten into Instagram at all – but I think your photos might just get me intrigued! I love the shot of the peaches – looks like a painting by one of the old masters
It’s pretty fun!