I have come to the frightening conclusions that I have a
love/hate relationship with my digital camera.
Our GE point and shoot has some lovely features, such as rechargeable battery,
a large display screen, multiple settings, and 5X optical zoom. I remember purchasing it on sale several
years ago. It has become a necessary
accessory to document the doings in our life that end up in photo books,
holiday cards, and this blog.
My discovery was fully realized the other day when I was
picking out photos for the digital photo book I was making, but it has been a
long time coming. I can recall deleting
several photos from downloads for being less than quality.
Yet, there are times when I am surprised by a photo or even
thrilled. Like this one taken at Lights,
Motors, Action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
I must confess that I know this climax moment is about to happen and
have the camera ready. Though, I’m still
surprised that my little camera caught all of this in one shot!
Yet, this same camera, took this less than quality photo at
Les Chefs de France.
The camera went with us to the balloon races and caught this
great photo. That same evening, the
camera was having a difficult time opening the lens cover the whole way when
turned on and we got photos with shaded borders due to the faulty operation.
The photo has gone with us to multiple swimming locations
and I have captured some amazing photos from distances. I’m still amazed at capturing the boy coming
out of the tunnel slide at the pool.
This meant that I couldn’t see him until he was at the opening, and yet,
got the shot from across the pool.
And, yet, the same camera gives less than wonderful photos
on the same day.
As I write this, I wonder if it isn’t the camera, but the
operator. Especially since I’m not ready
or willing to purchase another camera at this time, I am going to have to learn
to love my camera again, or at least appreciate it for what it can do. And, possibly play with the settings some
more and see if we can up the percentage of pictures. I am also grateful that I’m working with
digital here and photos can easily be deleted and SD cards erased. Imagine if I were still using film!
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