Taffy (to Jim): Want to go for a walk? I can go by myself with my camera, or we can go for one together. I’d leave my camera behind if we both go.
Jim (long pause): Where would we walk?
Taffy: Anywhere you want, and it’s totally up to you. I don’t need to take my camera. You choose.
Jim: Okay…the beach.
Taffy: Great…should I take my camera?
Jim: (silent glare)
So, no camera, but I did have my iPhone when we happened upon this water snake – it’s true that the best camera is the one with you, even if it’s a phone!
Your right the best camera is the one you have with you, great shot but I would be running away!
My husband and I have similar conversations when it comes to going for a walk and I'm planning on carrying my camera! :)
Haha - like the way you have described the conversation, one that we 365ers probably know all too well! And thank heavens the phones nowadays have such good cameras - great shot!
ha ha....I know that conversation....and I also know the basic premise that no camera = great wildlife sitings.
Cracking shot of the snake...very close range with an iPhone.
I think we are familiar with this sort of conversation but my hubby just looks at his phone and plays games while I photograph! He doesn't mind at all. The thing is to get him walking!
What a great catch. Luckily both David and I take cameras when we go out walking, although David doesn't take as many photos as I do these days. His interests have moved on to other things.
oh you cheated taking your phone! lol i have to say saying you wouldnt take your camera and then asking permission to take it could have deserved a glare ! ..usually if i dont take my camera he will spend the whole time poiinting out great shots i am missing sigh.
Well the phone took a great image of this snake! Fabulous photo. Interesting conversation! My camera goes everywhere with me at the moment - but I do get digs about it.
Oh I can just hear you having this conversation! So funny! At least you got him walking and you still had the iPhone up your sleeve as they say! Great capture but I would have been running in the opposite direction! Fav!
I hope you weren't walking barefoot when you met him. It would have been scary. A great crisp capture of this snake. My son takes shots which are even better than an SLR'S with his smartphone.
I'm chuckling over your conversation! I have to say that my camera has made me fearless - I'll stick my face (with camera attached) into a flower full of buzzing, stinging insects. Unheard of before 365!
@maggiemae The nice thing about Beaver Island is that none of the snakes are venomous/poisonous. So when we see one, it's simply a matter of respecting their territory, not fearing them. They can be annoying though as they eat the frogs which I find to be much cuter to have around! And they can get into drains and clog things up.
Your Iphone has done a great job. Love that conversation and your generosity of spirit in making the no camera offer and then sticking to it. I understand how difficult that might have been.
Amazing commentary - and the silent glare LOL!!! :) :) Wonderful photo, he's so cute! And I love what you said about the best camera (it's the one you have with you)!
You and Jim are hysterical! I'd far rather see this on the beach than encounter it bumping my leg in the water! With no phone to fall back on, I couldn't leave without the camera! It does take very impressive photos...
September 11th, 2017
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My husband and I have similar conversations when it comes to going for a walk and I'm planning on carrying my camera! :)
Cracking shot of the snake...very close range with an iPhone.
Love your narrative too.