Sometimes it is about the camera!

I obtained the yellow Nokia Lumia 920 as soon as it was released in Australia. Prior to this, I owned an Android based phone which at the time of purchasing was one of the phones with the highest mega pixels rating at 8 mega pixels. This was at a time when most phones were at 5 mega pixels.

Choosing a phone that can capture good quality photos is important to me. Because let's face it, sometimes it is about the camera!

My two main reasons: family and travelling.

 My phone doesn't just allow me to communicate with my family and friends. The visual quality and richness in my interactions through video-calling, MMS texting and posting photos to share is important. The ability to instantly share a moment is important.

I enjoy roadtrips and travelling. Being a solo traveller, I am mindful of the weight I carry around with me. For my recent trip, I purchased a point and shoot camera which has picture quality of a DSLR. While I do own a DSLR, I find that it is not always convenient to carry one around. My phone is always with me.

We have set a challenge for ourselves to bring forward the idea that Nokia Lumia 920 phone camera has a place in photography, mindful of it's limitations, but also it's place in everyday life. My focus is in the everyday life and how well I can marry up my interest in photography with the one item I carry around with me.

 These were the photos taken last night while walking around the Sydney foreshores.


Taken near my cousins place while walking on the boardwalk. I enjoy the drama in this photo.

Taken looking at the lights on the bridge as Sydney prepares for New Years Eve

Taken near Luna park. Looking at the Bridge and Opera House

 I did wonder when I took this shot whether a tripod for phones would ever become available!