Lately
ruralrob has made some interesting posts about camera quality - especially on the topic of point and shoots vs. DSLRs. It got me interested in looking back at some of my photos taken with my old point and shoot.

( Some of the pictures I took with a simplistic point and shoot are still my favorites... )
I think a good photographer takes advantage of the tools they have no matter how primitive. Share some of your favorite low-quality camera shots here!

( Some of the pictures I took with a simplistic point and shoot are still my favorites... )
I think a good photographer takes advantage of the tools they have no matter how primitive. Share some of your favorite low-quality camera shots here!
Multnomah County has the saddest "fair" I have ever seen. I'm not sure how it even qualifies as a fair. No deep fried anything. No blue ribbons. It's the already-existent Oaks Amusement Park adorned with a small spattering of advertising booths and a pint-sized petting zoo. Not. a. fair.
This goat agrees with me.

But it does, at least, have ( jumping dogs. )
This goat agrees with me.

But it does, at least, have ( jumping dogs. )
This morning I put on my running clothes with the intention of running up Mt. Tabor. But I felt uninspired and decided to go and exercise somewhere even better. I reserved a Zipcar and headed for Rowena Crest Overlook. From there, I hiked up to McCall Point with my camera in tow, and I do not at all regret skipping my run.

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It's peanut butter cup time! These always impress people, but they're incredibly easy to make. Allow me to demonstrate. I don't stick with exact measurements. It's all about taste and consistency, so experiment!
( DIY )
Guy #1 (in disgusted tone): "We could get vegan food." ...*pause to wait for equally disgusted reaction that never came* "...I've never had it before."
Guy #2: "I had it once. It's actually not that bad."
Guy #2: "I had it once. It's actually not that bad."




