Oaxaca-The Year After: New camera

The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

New camera

Here are some shots from a new camera, a Canon SD790. I snagged one, mainly for its size, but the quality is pretty good. I wanted something small and light. There are times when the Nikon gets heavy, too big and intimidating for the situation.

Also, I may be slow, but I am learning. Each time I travel, I make note of what I use and what never makes it out of the bag. I have cut back to 40 percent of what I used to carry. I want small, sturdy and reliable equipment that can provide me with the quality of material that I want for my work. This camera is the size of a pack of cards and beautifully designed.

Copley Square with the Boston Public library and Old South Church