A new camera …
… phone
I never thought I’d see the day I ‘d use any cellphone other than a Nokia. I’ve had a Nokia since cellphones first arrived in South Africa in all their clunkiness – with their tiny, mono-colour screens. They had no games, no sms functionality and were as heavy as lead.
I did briefly use an Ericsson while working in the outdoors with Outward Bound. It was basically a brick with a flip-up antenna, although I can’t find any photos of it on the Internet, so it may actually be a figment of my imagination. One day we were setting up a new climbing route down at Monteseel in Kwa-Zulu Natal when it dropped out of my pocket. I wasn’t high off the ground, but I watched the phone twirl down and shatter into several pieces. I abseiled down and, hope against hope, pieced it back together … and it worked! Try that with a modern phone!
But now, at the age of 41, I’ve ventured into the realm of smartphones, courtesy of my new employers. I look forward to seeing what all the fuss about the iPhone has been about… Despite being a Nikon man, I AM impressed with the phone’s camera so far.
(Thanks Dawn, I hope you don’t mind me stealing your title for my post).
Me, wearing a friend's pink glasses, wondering what all the fuss is about ...
The delightful Elsa at the church office
My good friends at Cappuccinos coffee shop, after catching a movie with them
A Pure cappuccino ... (See Monday's post on this wonderful little bistro)
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I have been blogging here since around April 2011 - my little place on the blogosphere to express myself creatively. As a teenager I used to write a diary - in fact, as a 17-year-old living in Belgium, I wrote religiously every day. Fortunately the Internet didn't exist back then because my ramblings as a teenager were ever-so-slightly dark, cynical and depressing. You won't find much of that here. Also, mostly, I try not to get too deep or philosophical in this forum - I'd like my photography to uplift and inspire, and, where I can, I try to bring a bit of humour into my writing too. I've been fortunate enough to travel extensively and have made many friends across the globe. This is my spot to keep in touch with them.
All these pics need is a white border – will date them 1970′s
I agree with Brian … except for the one of you. Firstly, you’d need a less wrinkly brow … they were far too chilled in the 70s. And secondly, much longer hair. But the others do look quite retro.
SO jealous! It is the one thing I covet. My husband thinks it’s a waste of money so unless I get a new job like you or can find a plan as cheap as the cell I now carry…I’m doing without. I will not pout. I will not pout. I will not pout.
Welcome to the IPhone club … And about time too I’d say. Be warned, though, little Apples are very addictive. And while Nokia, Samsung, HTC and others expend countless $’s searching for a cure, so far none has been found. Have fun!
Derek
PS you should check out some of the iPhone photo apps for example, I’ve been playing with photoforge – you’d be amazed at what it can do for the money- and it’s not limited only to pics taken with the phone either!
You can give a guy a new phone, but you can’t make his horizons straight….;)
Sorry, couldn’t resist!
But can it take photos?
It can. The jury is still out about its user’s abilities…
MMM, I am surprised!
Did I mention it was a work phone? Now that’s the really funny part!