Childhood on a Disc

I'm sure there are some here that will understand this.

When I think of "Windows," "Microsoft" or "computer game," I immediately think of XP. It's interesting how large an impact something like that can make on a person. Windows XP wasn't the genesis of the Windows operating systems, but it was my operating system. It was the one I learned on, it was the one I gamed on when I was a kid, and it was the one I reluctantly gave up for a more modern system (Windows 7 Pro, seen reflecting in the background). When I am older, and I think back on my childhood, I'll have plenty of memories to relish, but one of the fondest will be of something rather utilitarian and simple. I will never forget the sound of fans spinning up, a hard drive clicking away, and the boot up sound of good old Windows XP.

Limits

Here's an interesting thought. Does technology enable us to explore the world, or hinder us from it? We have so much information at our fingertips, yet we barely go outside.

The title of this photo is "Limits" - referring to the limits technology imposes on us (the fact that the shot was taken inside) and referring to the sky you can see in the picture. Because the sky is the limit, isn't it?

The most ironic part about all this is I'm sharing it on the internet.

So I Finally Got a Digital Camera.......

Far Away Places

Let your imagination take you where you cannot go.

The Argus Model A gets a "A"

A little while ago I played Ebay roulette and paid $20 for this. I had no idea what it was (other than an early Argus) and there was no description of condition other than the words "pretty good". It turns out I bought a very early production Argus Model A, that actually worked pretty well and only needed minor repairs (pressure plate had come off. They were fixed on these models, so I made it a floating one by repairing it with duck tape and tissues for padding!). It was made in 1937, in the second year of production. It was the first American-made 35mm camera, as well as the first "affordable" 35mm ($12.50 back then, which would be ~$180 today). It has a two position focus, four shutter speeds (plus bulb and timer), four aperture settings, and a basic viewfinder. For being 76 years old, and for only paying $20 for it, I would say it was a worth while buy. It's one heck of a historical piece as well.

As you can see, there's a little fogging around the edges but it's mostly clear.

And there's a bit of junk rolling around (cleaned out last night). Also this is a neat photo. There was a rain storm coming towards me. You can see the layers of the rain.

A nice sunset. And speckling on the lens.

A slightly-out-of-focus tractor

Silhouetted trees.

UT campus

Nice trees.

This is my favorite. I love the lighting.

Me in a mirror.

Rabbit