Sunday, March 01, 2026

The Sunday Five: Photography


1: When was the last time you took a photograph? 

2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? 

3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? 

4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off?

5: How often do you share your photographs? 

My Answers: 

1: When was the last time you took a photograph? Yesterday, I take at least one everyday. 

2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? Four of them. 

3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? Yes, several times, at one time I thought about doing a collection of forbidden photographs. 

4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? Flash off 99.999% of the time, one of the first things I do with a new camera is find how to turn the flash off. 

5: How often do you share your photographs? Everyday, on this and another blog. 

Please share your answers in the comments.


24 comments:

  1. When was the last time you took a photograph? Today!
    Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? Yes, two of them.
    Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? Yes, and still have. I'm sneaky see.
    Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? Most times off.
    How often do you share your photographs? Many days, On the blog weekly and on Instagram more frequently.

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    1. I try not to buy from stores that have no photo signs up.

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  2. 1: When was the last time you took a photograph?
    Yesterday.
    2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device?
    Yes, four of them. My very favourite camera was a little pink Panasonic FX33 compact that was in my bag when it was stolen in Barcelona. I have not yet found anything as good to replace it.
    3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here?
    Occasionally.
    4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off?
    Off.
    5: How often do you share your photographs?
    Daily.

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    1. There are fewer compact digital cameras on the market than there was ten years ago. I have two good one's.

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  3. 1. Yesterday - or a license plate.
    2. Two actual cameras, but they take film. They just sit.
    3. Many a time. Once getting a lecture from the Pentagon police.
    4. Off.
    5. Depends on the photo, but usually most days.

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    1. KEH in Atlanta buys film cameras, I still have one.

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  4. 1: When was the last time you took a photograph? Yesterday - from my granddaughter's bedroom window.
    2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? Yes. That is the only thing I take pictures with.
    3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? Yes I have. I have had a few "difficult" situations to contend with.
    4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? Off. I rarely take pictures in darkness.
    5: How often do you share your photographs? Every week. Contributing images to the geograph.co.uk website is pretty motivating and of course I put some of my photos on my blog.

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    1. Blogs are a great place to share photos.

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  5. 1. A few minutes ago.
    2. Yes, but it is disused now.
    3. I don't think so. I have taken photos where I wasn't supposed to.
    4. My phone camera deals with light levels so well, there has never been a need to use the flash facility.
    5. I share many of them of my blog, but not all.

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    1. With a cat in the house, you have something to photograph every day.

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  6. 1. Last time I took a photo was a couple of days ago.
    2. No, I only have my iPhone camera now.
    3. Yes, I got screamed at once in Westminster Abbey for taking a photo of the ancient Coronation Chair. But in all honesty, I was so excited to see it that I didn't even notice the "no photography" sign!
    4. I think my flash is off.
    5. I usually share them on my blog. The main things I photograph these days are my art pieces, my monthly full moon altars, and other stuff for the blog.

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    1. The Sistine Chapel will shout across the room.

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  7. 1: When was the last time you took a photograph? Yesterday walking through downtown.
    2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? Nope, just the iPhone camera.
    3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? In a museum once.
    4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? Off.
    5: How often do you share your photographs? Whenever I feel the urge.

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    1. And do we ever see you on your blog?

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    2. Rarely .... there are some on there.

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  8. 1: When was the last time you took a photograph? Yesterday at the Rookwood Pottery Factory
    2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? Yes, I do. I would like to buy a newer one (my Nikon D5000 is 16 years old and feels heavy compared to newer models).
    3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? Yes, in a small theater.
    4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? Flash off.
    5: How often do you share your photographs? Like you, everyday on my blog.

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    1. I have two D5500s, and several lenses. The mirrorless cameras are smaller.

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  9. 1. Yesterday on a hike
    2. Yes but I haven't used it for ages.
    3. Maybe? not sure...
    4. I use my phone camera and it decides for me. :)
    5. Almost every time I take one.

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    1. The best camera, is the one at hand.

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  10. 1: When was the last time you took a photograph? Wednesday, February 25th.
    2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? Yes, but I do not use them: a Vivitar 35mm rangefinder (great for travel); Pentax K-1000; my Dad's Minox; my Dad's 1950's vintage Polaroid; and somewhere a 1960's vintage Super 8 movie camera.
    3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? No.
    4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? Flash off.
    5: How often do you share your photographs? Every now and then. I also use them as backdrops for Zoom meetings. It turns out that they are good conversation starters.

    Will Jay

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    1. My current Zoom background is the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, about a mile from where I live.

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  11. 1: When was the last time you took a photograph? Friday when I went to the Celebration of Fine Arts
    2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? 4 of them
    3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? Yes
    4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? Off
    5: How often do you share your photographs? Daily

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    1. So many amazing places to photograph in your neighborhood.

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  12. 1: When was the last time you took a photograph? A few minutes ago..of Harvey. know quick pics of everyday stuff is probably not what you mean, so I'll also mention sometimes I really do try to compose and/or take a proper photo of something with my phone.

    2: Do you own a camera that is not a part of some other device? Nope.

    3: Have you ever been told you can't take photographs here? Yup. Like Mistress, I usually sneak them anyway.

    4: Do you leave the flash on or the flash off? usually off. I've never quite gotten the hang of using the flash properly.

    5: How often do you share your photographs? Often, through texts and the Blog. But not because I think they're good. Just because they are mages I want to share for a variety of reasons.

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