A Remarketing Plan?

At This D*mn House, we love finding additional or alternate uses for things. So, when I spied this Case Logic CD player holster/fanny pack yesterday at Tuesday Mornings, I had to consider it for just a second.

At $3.99, it’s quite the bargain but … who carries around a portable CD player anymore? I’ve never even owned one and, thanks to the iPod, never will. What could I possibly want with this?
I took it out of the box and was happy to discover that it is thick neoprene, much like the Samsonite sleeve I use on my laptop. Though plastic, the belt buckle seemed sturdy enough. The pocket was generous and the velcro closure, strong. Hmmmm.

Yes, this just might work for … my digital camera!

I’m one of those folks who railed against getting a digital camera the size of a postage stamp, once I’d finally made the leap to digital. I’m on my second Canon Powershot (an SX110 this time) and both of my cameras, while infinitely smaller and lighter than their film-based predecessor, are chunky. I’ve never trusted the provided hand straps and always live in fear of dropping my camera when I’m moving around with it.

I currently use a small, well-padded eBag to store my camera and slip inside my workbag. On days though when I’m out and about walking (taking pictures for my soon to be revived historical building posts) this is not very convenient. Nor is trying to hang onto the camera at events, both personal and for work, in between shots or in between locations.

So, I think this antiquated storage solution will be just the ticket! There is even enough space that I could toss in a pair of spare batteries (in a little velvet drawstring bag). Hey, Case Logic, maybe you might want to remarket this product …

Wordless Wednesday

I've seen this done on several other blogs but never tried it. Seems like today is the perfect time.

Here's the "money shot" from last night, followed by the best of the rest.

When I first looked at the shot above in playback, it looked like little specks of dirt were all over the screen. Look again. It's birds heading home for the night!

I don't know. I was all hyped about the shot with the birds, but I'm thinking maybe this last shot might be the best one.

This was incredibly fun and I'm very pleased. Thanks again for the indulgence. (It's me. You had to know it couldn't be completely wordless, right?)

Indulge Me

OK. So I wasn't going to post again until tomorrow, but remember the kid in the candy store ...

I got these -- and then some on the way home. Sharing just a few tonight. A prelude to what's to come.
I love this shot. If you look at a bigger version, it almost looks as though the sun got tangled in a spider's web!

Those buildings in silhouette are part of downtown St. Louis. What's sad is that by the time the skyline is completely clear of brush from this vantage point, you can no longer see much of the skyline, including the Arch, which is far off to the right, off screen. What I love about this shot are the CLOUDS. Aren't they cool?!

Pretty, isn't it? I was about to lose my mind. And the best part is that, other than resize, and minor brightness adjustments and cropping on a few, I did nothing to these. You're seeing them as they are. And these don't even include what was the "money shot" for me.

That's it for now. Thanks for indulging me. This is probably going to be happening a lot. Just sayin.'