Greatest Hits GalleryOwning a digital camera has changed the way I do photography. I have been a competent photographer since high school, and I have been able to call myself a professional photojournalist -- in that I got paid and published -- for more than 30 years. Nonetheless, over time, I have come to understand the extent of my talent and the strength of my motivation. I started asking myself, "am I here to enjoy this, or am I here to photograph it?" and I started leaving the camera at home.It appears I was waiting for digital photography and the Internet. When cameras in the 4-megapixel range became more or less affordable I bought one, wondering if it would turn out to be the silliest thing I had ever done. Quite to the contrary, my mid-range Sony digital camera is exactly the tool for the job I want to do. The optics are excellent in the price range, and at four megapixels, the image quality is good enough for my purposes. The automatic settings are usually superior to my own judgement -- bitter to acknowledge, but it's the truth -- and now that I'm old enough for trifocals, the autofocus is a godsend. The camera and a spare battery fit in a fanny pack, and with a 128MB memory stick I can take pictures all weekend before the camera runs out of power or memory. I very seldom leave the house without it anymore. Occasionally I get an image I'm particularly happy with, and that's what you'll find in this gallery. Most of these pictures were taken close to home, which is where you'll usually find me. For my motivation, I need to acknowledge Elvis -- Mr. Gooddog -- without whom I would not get these photo opportunities nearly so often. Click on the small gallery images to see bigger versions. |
