Pictures...

[xanadutoo]

... but not of books this time. Years ago, in the days of film, I took up the hobby of photography. I have always been a 'visual' person and love the idea of capturing scenes that appeal to me. The only problem with that as a hobby was that it was costly as all get out to have your film developed and printed, unless you had your own lab, which, in

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[chaquir]

digital camera's are the max, as you can see right away what you've been shooting. Perfect for trembling hands like mine. I can check right away if my pics are sharp or not.

I must say, you have a lovely view from your house.

[xanadutoo]

Hello, my trembling angel. This 200 MM lens I have (digital lenses of 200 actually shoot at 300 MM, more or less) has a built in 'Vibration Reduction' that works remarkably well. All my shots are hand-held because I'm too lazy to set up my tripod. :-)

Yes, I am quite fortunate with having a lovely view. Because I live right on the ocean, the view here is ever-changing because of fog rolling in and out, storms bringing clouds, then rain, then sun-shine again. It all goes to making the view quite nice.

I have my computer set up so I am looking out the (huge) windows all the time.