Saturday, January 15, 2005
Took my son to a birthday party at the Mall of America or MOA like MOMA... Did some shooting with the Pentax and the Holga in the amusement park section of the mall. It's quite freaky to see a roller coaster, log ride, ferris wheel and other assorted big rides indoors. I was wondering if there would be any problems from security with shooting. When I got there I realized there wouldn't because there's so many people shooting with video cameras and every other type of digi, film or phone camera. But I did wonder if there is any monitoring of people who are taking pictures, because I have heard that the Mall of America has been mentioned in terrorist communications.
Notice: I mean no offense to people who choose to use Apple computers. There's an Apple store at MOA. While it is fun to look at all the pretty white and clear computer gear, it has got to be the most pretentious place I've been to in quite some time. You almost get the feeling that the people working their think they're rock stars.
Full Disclosure: I bought into the hype. In 2002 I had a G4 or whatever was the hot shit computer then, with cool clear speakers (which were great). I really didn't like the Apple, it was slower then my old Dell and I hated the keyboard. I sold it and lost a chunk after about 2 months of use. And of course it didn't have drivers I needed for scanner and printer, which I discovered after I bought it.
There's an IKEA across the street from Mall Of America, we went there after the B-day party. Something I always notice when I'm there, it's kind of good and bad. IKEA has a number of pretty good looking photos for sale. These are about 16x20 and framed. It's all done fairly cheap and they cost about $25 or so. It makes me realize that there are a lot of people out there wanting interesting looking photos, but they want them cheap. I always see lots of people getting these. I think the frame really helps sell them. There's no screwing around with a matted print that you at least have to go to Target or Walmart to get a frame. I guess it's just nice to get it and put it up. It makes me think there might be some better and cheaper ways to sell/present photos.
Notice: I mean no offense to people who choose to use Apple computers. There's an Apple store at MOA. While it is fun to look at all the pretty white and clear computer gear, it has got to be the most pretentious place I've been to in quite some time. You almost get the feeling that the people working their think they're rock stars.
Full Disclosure: I bought into the hype. In 2002 I had a G4 or whatever was the hot shit computer then, with cool clear speakers (which were great). I really didn't like the Apple, it was slower then my old Dell and I hated the keyboard. I sold it and lost a chunk after about 2 months of use. And of course it didn't have drivers I needed for scanner and printer, which I discovered after I bought it.
There's an IKEA across the street from Mall Of America, we went there after the B-day party. Something I always notice when I'm there, it's kind of good and bad. IKEA has a number of pretty good looking photos for sale. These are about 16x20 and framed. It's all done fairly cheap and they cost about $25 or so. It makes me realize that there are a lot of people out there wanting interesting looking photos, but they want them cheap. I always see lots of people getting these. I think the frame really helps sell them. There's no screwing around with a matted print that you at least have to go to Target or Walmart to get a frame. I guess it's just nice to get it and put it up. It makes me think there might be some better and cheaper ways to sell/present photos.
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