Now that I finally own (and love) my new digital Canon G11, I am still really wanting to invest in an SLR. I could have bought a low-end digital SLR for the same cost as my point-and-shoot G11 but decided the smaller size of the G11 and video capabilities ultimately made it a better first-time camera purchase. I wanted something I could easily carry so that I wouldn't ever have an excuse to leave my camera at home. I love my G11, but now I'm still aching for an SLR...and instead of considering a budget busting D-SLR what I REALLY want is a vintage film SLR. I've been doing some research and the Canon 35mm AE-1 seems to be a good choice. More than five million were sold back in the 1970-1980s so there are a lot that are hanging around pawn shops, goodwill and reasonably priced online. I'm sure there are some other great options as well...I plan on buying one soon and giving film a try!
I did some nutshelling today. I was looking at the sky through my rain drop covered window and just had this moment of inspiration. It feels good to be there again.
Went for a long walk to wear Willow out before hitting the road to San Diego for the weekend. I let her romp around in the grassy area at Ocean Park Blvd while I snapped some pictures. I was loving the long shadows of a day almost over. I have more pictures from the weekend that I will post later when I find some time...now I'm off to try "The Bar Method" class I signed up for with Bonnie. While I exercise regularly solo I've never taken an exercise class of any sort so I'm nervousing about being my uncoordinated self in a roomfull of strangers. Wish me luck!
