Thursday, October 23, 2008

My New Toy

I love a new gadget. Especially when it helps me perfect my blogging craft. For the sake of posterity I always have my camera in tow. It is hard work being the historian of the group and one of the casualties of the job is rarely being in any of your pictures. Well no more my friends. Meet my solution....

What is it exactly? Why it's....
"A telescoping stainless-steel arm extends up to 37" and securely holds your camera for quick snapshots of yourself when you don’t want to set up your tripod or ask a stranger to take your picture. Comfortable nonslip grip. Packs away to 9" for easy carrying."

It's brilliant...albeit a smidge embarrassing initially. I got it from Eddie Bauer and it has already come in very handy in my quest to document every aspect of the life and times of me. Like I said....it is a smidge embarrassing when you whip it out and extend it to its three feet. And, it's taking a little bit of time to get the positioning just right....having trouble with the centering part. Here are some of the pics from my inaugural weekend with my xShot.

almost centered....but not quite


not even close on this one


getting better

pretty good on the centering, but kinda off on the height

I'm sure I'll master the art of positioning and centering in no time. Stay tuned for future blog entries with more pictures of me. :)

1 comment:

AL said...

mom and I just got that for sarah, we were so excited when we found it. you were next on the list to receive one. you are getting pretty good at it.