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!

Independence Day atop Mary's Peak. More lovely scenery on Flickr and narrative by rivulet.

(I thought it was a beet at first, but I stand corrected.)

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 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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Hiked to Lower Greenleaf Falls today.

( Saw a ghost. )

By 10:30 this morning I'd walked 7 miles. In addition to an hour of meandering around the Rhododendron Garden.



If only the sun came out every day.

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."