I purchased my first digital camera in 2005. At the time a friend of mine advised me to splurge on a 1GB memory card for $90. Now, I could buy a 64GB memory card for the same amount. The low…
Category: Digital Photos
Digital Photos: Experiencing vs. Documenting
Armed with a digital camera, or dorky-looking tablet, I find myself faced with a decision: do I want to fully immerse myself in a situation with all my senses, or document it with the camera. Taking pictures means I’m seeing…
Digital Photos = Digital Dilemma Part II
In Patagonia I used my tablet to take all my pictures. At first it felt awkward because of the size, but I managed. I usually carried it by tucking it under my arm during hikes or by placing it in…
There’s an app for that…
Every time I wonder aloud if something is possible, or ruminate on a problem, somebody is quick to jump in with “there’s an app for that!” track expenses count calories measure your metabolic rate while sleeping perfect your memory If…
The Asynchronous Sync and Digital Photos
I’ve noticed that a lot of sync services work beautifully in one direction to save or backup. When deleting something, however, the services are largely asynchronous, meaning objects and services aren’t synced for deletion. Let’s look at a few examples…