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Swan song

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78 365 The eyes have it

Last photo from my camera before it broked, MrBertie looking shockingly grown up and rather handsome if I say so myself. I feel so twitchy without my camera and it’s going to be a good while being fixed, I’ll bet. A borrowed D90 is en route to me, and I’m having to hire another D700 for a shoot I’m doing. What a chore and a bore…

In the meantime I’m in limbo. Snapping with my iphone but, mostly, an old Pentax of The Wife’s which is loaded with film. At first I found the lack of an immediate ‘hit’ very bizarre and frustrating. Now I’m enjoying the anticipation of getting the film developed and how film slows everything down, not least because I’m finding the manual focusing really tricky. I’m spending a long time thinking about exposure and composition before I snap…only 36 exposures on the film and each one is going to cost money to develop…makes you really think about what you want the shot to say. I like it.

But I’d like my D700 back and working again please. I thank you.

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9 Responses to “Swan song”

  1. Bee, on March 22nd, 2011 at 6:51 pm Said:

    How AWFUL that your camera is kaput!
    Is there an interesting story attached to the breakage?

    Bertie does look very handsome (and grown-up!) with his big boy haircut.

    (I’m writing you properly tonight. Sorry; I’ve been bogged down with mostly boring house-things.)

  2. Cara, on March 22nd, 2011 at 8:42 pm Said:

    Oh, no. Saying a little camera prayer that the D700 comes back repaired and fighting fit.

  3. VEG, on March 22nd, 2011 at 10:21 pm Said:

    Oh Spuddles, many hugs and good thoughts for the broked camera. You must feel bereft without it.

  4. Laura, on March 23rd, 2011 at 9:56 am Said:

    So sorry to hear about your camera Spudders.

    Amazing shot though, those eyes, such a handsome boy.

  5. McGilli, on March 23rd, 2011 at 10:33 am Said:

    What is it… the year of the frickin’ camera troubles. I have to post mine off to be repaired and I’m scared!!! What if it gets lost out there all on it’s little ownsome!!
    It’s weird using another camera, kinda like working with a stranger on a delicate project. Can’t wait to see what hatches from the Pentax. Hugs.

  6. Muddling Along, on March 23rd, 2011 at 11:00 pm Said:

    My goodness you have one attractive boyo

    Wish I was good enough to understand the camera stuff – hope yours recovers soon

  7. Timothy, on March 27th, 2011 at 9:33 am Said:

    What happened to the D700? When mine broke it 6 weeks for the store to fix it. Hopefully that won’t happen to yours. Nice shot, and great use of light in the eyes.

  8. MonvisoView, on March 29th, 2011 at 9:57 am Said:

    the Nikon probably saw this and decided its work is done.
    What a BEAUTIFUL portrait. He is indeed rather gorgeous

  9. Avantime, on April 1st, 2011 at 9:40 pm Said:

    I see your mother in the eyes.

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