What Really Matters?

I was reading a magazine article about choosing your digital camera, where I borrowed the title for this page — What really maters?  At the same time watching a self-help, A-Channel TV program, featuring author Barbara Sher speaking about, "What makes me happy?" For me, these two different topics fit together so easily.

In choosing a digital camera, if you could clearly define why you want a digital instead of a much cheaper 35 mm film camera, and describe what you will be doing with your photos, you might save yourself a lot of money, and be much happier with your purchase.

In using my digital camera, I have been able to take hundreds more (No thousands more.) photos like the professionals,  and every once in a while I capture a perfect moment, image or memory.

These I have been able to print and share. The process of capturing, printing and sharing is extremely enjoyable.

These two photos with my comments will help explain.

At an informal gathering recently, I was pointing my telephoto lens at this lady who was in the middle of a conversation. When she glanced my way, I said "Smile." She answered., "For you I will," and continued with her conversation.

For me, as a photographer, who is always taking candid shots almost anywhere, it was a rare moment to have a cooperative subject. WOW!

On the left, is one of those shots that I could anticipate as I watched my granddaughter.

I managed to get into position, and zoom in just in time. It turned out just the way I wanted; and now provides wonderful memories of a great summer day with my granddaughter — one of Jasper's newest mountain climbers.

In hindsight, almost any digital camera would make me happy when I think of how much enjoyment I've had in being able to take thousands of pictures, and being able to share them in so many ways.

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