Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Tic tock

It is 2:10 PM on a Tuesday afternoon. I have quite busy this morning, but I can't shake this feeling that what I do is so inconsequential. I mean, I like it, for the most part. I enjoy making all these projections and getting all this data in a form that is palatable to users. But there are days when I wonder if I will ever be able to do something that will make me feel like I am contributing to the greater good.

In other news, I have been a naughty Ingrid. I ended up buying a camera. I have wanted a new one for the longest time, and I did not want another point and shoot camera. When I was younger I took some photography lessons, although most of it is forgotten and was irrelevant anyway, being related to 35mm film development. I will have to train myself on photographic techniques, aperture, shutter speeds, etc.
I wanted a new camera so I could go around and take unexpected pictures, then write words to accompany the images. I would love to have a collection of images that are incongrous to their location. I want to write stories and have pictures to either support them or antagonize them.

9 comments:

  1. That's not being a bad girl, that's being good to yourself! You work hard, and even mom's deserve a few special toys of their very own. Can't wait to see your efforts posted here!

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  2. Oh, Ingrid! You NAUGHTY girl! hee hee hee . . .

    I am so excited you treated yourself to this. As gifted as you are with the written word, I feel confident you will be able to share some amazing images with us!

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  3. oooooooo what a treat. I can't wait to see your plans come to reality. fun!!

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  4. I can't wait to see what you do with it! YOu go girl!

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  5. That's a great idea! I look forward to seeing that. :o)

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  6. its important to TREAT YOURSELF every now and again...


    Besides, WE get to look forward to your photos!

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  7. nothin wrong with that...is there?

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  8. I had a Pentax K1000 a lifetime ago and it was a great camera. I've read lots of reviews on this one and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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