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it used to be that one person would only experience a certain number of technological advances in her lifetime. my parents listened to music on LP’s and by the time I arrived there was the cassette. as for me I have seen the birth of the Sony Walkman, the CD and the Mini Disc, the death of the cassette and I just read that CD won’t be manufactured by the end of this year. all of this makes me feel old and also excited because the geek in me can’t resist the attraction of new technology.
photography like all other fields sees it’s share of new stuff. bigger sensors, better lenses, smaller cameras but the latest development is really revolutionary.
when taking a picture you have to decide before you press the shutter what will be in focus and what will not. Not anymore thanks to the Lytro.
so what’s so extraordinary about this camera? you take a picture, share it and the person who views it can decide on the focal point. In plain English, you click on a point in the camera and that appears in focus while the rest blurs out.
how does it do it? It contains a light field sensor that records the light, intensity and vector directions of light. If you want to know more about the science behind it you can click here.
You can also see what the images look like here just click on different areas of the image to see the difference.
so what do you think? can you imagine how this will change how we take and think about our pictures
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VERY cool!! great post!
I feel the same way. I would love to play with it and make up my mind about it
I just sent a link to my husband with a little comment about how cool it is. Maybe my birthday ;o)
I read that the new smart phones might have them. I am sure I would have fun play with it!
I can see your point. I would love to play with it though and see how I like it
You are so funny ;o) It is always fun to play with new toys!
Hmmmm, interesting. I’m an old dinosaur when it comes to technology, lol, but I wouldn’t mind playing around with that.
I admit, I’m not really thrilled about it. I can see how this could be helpful, but honestly, I like being in charge when I take the picture. Being able to change the focus in post doesn’t do it for me.
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My husband has been dreaming of one for a while now. Seems very cool.
That is totally cool to play with. I would love to get one of these.
I remember hearing about this a while ago! I’ve got to admit it scares and excites me all at the same time! I would definitely love a chance to play around with one though =)
….in the meantime we are practicing.
Samy started taking piano lessons last week but all children want to practice. I wonder how long the honey moon will last?
Right now practice time is expected and much celebrated. If these kids are anything like their parents we will soon have to bribe, threaten and coerce.
Until then let me enjoy the short short long, claps and giggles.
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Maybe he’ll take to it with flying colors, you never know 
We didn’t get a piano yet. I was afraid the children wouldn’t enjoy the lesson and I would be stuck with a cumbersome piece of furniture not to mention the cost. Instead we got them a keyboard with keys that have the same resistance as a piano, the teacher said it was enough to get started!
I can give you the info if you ever need them
I would love to attend!
The wee one here loves to ‘practice’ on my piano, but she still has a few years before she is ready for formal practice. I do hope once they move she will have access to a piano.
this weekend was white and snowy . finally grandfather winter remembered us
good moments and laughs over a couscous
a friend that can make me laugh like no other
a child that discovers the beauty of playing an instrument
a healthy dose of my beloved Downton Abbey and chapters from a much needed book
spies and rows knitted, all conspired to make for an unforgettable evening
the little things that make life
How was your weekend?
On a side note I have posted week 2 of my 52 portraits project. If you would like to have a look.
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Well winter only lasted two days, we are back to 50 degrees. I can’t help but dream of snow, my husband not so much….he doesn’t enjoy shoveling much ;o)
I am sure you would love it. It is really addictive ;o)
Yeah for snow 
I’m seeing downton abbey everywhere – I must take a look to discover what this fuss is all about
xo
Your weekend sounds wonderful. I am still wanting for winter to remember me. We are going to be 75 today!
Joining Soulemama for {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember
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I totally agree with you. I used to have a point and shoot and I think I should get one again. It is much smaller and much nicer and convenient to use.
Maybe I would use it more often then ;o)
Wow! his eyes are so expressive! what a handsome boy!
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Thanks for your recent comment on my blog. In regards to scrapbooking, I totally agree that there’s a draw to get sucked into buying little too-dads and not being productive with photography and documenting life. I’ve been there But it seems I’ve completely switched my priorities in regards to photography. Before I insisted on lugging around my cumbersome DSLR with a few pro lenses. I thought that good photos are obtainable with a DSLR, or why even bother scrapping them. Then I’ve realized that I’m missing a lot of spontaneous moments because I don’t have my big camera around. So I started taking a decent digital point-n-shoot in my purse and on vacations, and as a result had gotten some of my all time favorite shots. I guess, like the saying goes: “The best camera is the one that’s with you.”
I’ve just completed a mini album of our vacation, and it’s all done with a point-n-shoot…some shots are even with my hubby’s iPhone.
I hope you can visit:
http://irmaperedne.blogspot.com/2012/01/cozumel-mexico-2011-mini-album.html#more
A very handsome young man! I do have a ‘thing’ for brown eyes!
My Gosh… those eyes! This is a stunning photo.
Gorgeous!
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