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The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest ~ Sir Thomas Moore ~


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Monday, April 4, 2011

The Simplest Camera...

Long before I became a "Nikon Girl" my tried and true camera was a little Minolta.

My 35mm Freedom Memory Maker was the simplest camera, and looking back, took really good pictures considering :-)

I remember going to the camera shop on a regular basis to pick up film (24 exposures) and then taking it in for processing and waiting days (often calling to see if it had been developed!)

... My children were little back then, so I was buying LOTS of rolls of film :-)

This camera has been on elementary school field trips, family vacations, walks to the park, school events, etc...etc... and never let me down. Not just the photos that bring back memories, but the camera itself which now sits on a shelf in my Studio.
No photographer is as good

as the simplest camera

~Edward Steichen~

Look and think

before opening the shutter.

The ♥heart♥ and mind

are the true lens

of the camera

~Yousuf Karsh~

4 comments:

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

It wasn't so long ago that I was still using a Minolta too -- in fact, a friend had given us a box of film so when I switched to digital, I had to find someone who could use all that film. Seems the weather is still back and forth where you are. Hope things continue to warm up. Best wishes, Tammy

Monica said...

Oh what a sweet post, Deb! I remember my very first camera... you brought very happy memories to my mind! Thank youuuu!
Monica xoxo

Lisa at Greenbow said...

I hope you can incorporate your little camera into a wall hanging or something to remind you of all those fun trips and events.

Julie Harward said...

Ohhh, I love that quote...it is in the heart and mind to see beauty all around us! Thanks for your visit. :D