My Nikon D80 arrived yesterday. It is the most valuable thing I own. It's literally worth more than my car. It's figuratively worth much more than that.
Writing is something that I do, that I've always done. It gives me pleasure and satisfaction, and from time to time a little money. Shooting fotos transforms me; it renders me transparent.
A few hours writing makes me feel proud of myself, like I've accomplished something. A few hours taking pictures makes me feel at home in the world.
No, I don't need an expensive tool in order to do that. I've been shooting with hand-me-down cameras for as long as I've been writing this blog (five-and-a-half years). I've taken some nice fotos. But having a beautiful instrument to play instead of just an adequate one is something beyond words.
Horray! It's here!
Posted by: Corey | 12 August 2008 at 11:01 AM
Congrats! Enjoy! Also, just curious why you always spell "fotos" en español.
Posted by: Karen | 12 August 2008 at 03:30 PM
I can't wait to see some fotos.
Posted by: jill | 13 August 2008 at 06:34 PM
I am looking forward to seeing your fotos with your new toy! Your picts are what brought me to your blog in the first place. Enjoy!
Posted by: Tara | 14 August 2008 at 03:11 PM
I got me a Nikon D70s three years ago. I don't know how I ever got along without it.
Photos and poetry...you Renaissance Lady, you!
Posted by: Elisson | 24 August 2008 at 05:14 PM