Monthly Archives: June 2008

The Camera as Connector

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Tim Grey

I love when my camera helps me connect with another person in a unique way. One day on my recent visit to Japan I found myself in a cemetery, capturing various photos. I’m fascinated by cemeteries, in part because they … Continue reading →

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Experiencing Versus Photographing

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Tim Grey

Sometimes I think you’re reading my mind. OK, not really, but it is funny sometimes how different people are thinking the same thing at about the same time. Thus was the case of a comment posted to one of my … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Langston Hughes

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Tim Grey

Today is my last day as a Microsoft employee. Way back in high school (or maybe even earlier) I read a poem by Langston Hughes called “A Dream Deferred”. I would think of this poem often when I pondered dreams … Continue reading →

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Going Manual…

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Tim Grey

I’m a huge fan of many of the automated features of today’s digital cameras. For example, I very much appreciate having auto focus, as there’s no doubt it greatly increases the number of sharp photos I end up with. But … Continue reading →

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Math Madness!

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Tim Grey

Sometimes I even scare myself. In April I went to Japan for a week, and as usual I captured a lot of photos. As you might have guessed I love photography. I love taking pictures. And as I’ve said before, … Continue reading →

Posted in Digital, Philosophical, Photography | 5 Comments