Laziness
It’s been a while since I updated this blog. Might as well do it now, when the nag level is still low. You know, this blog is read by very few people - and a lot of spam bots. My comment moderations have been overflowing with links for viagra and whatnot. It seems that Bill Gates (or someone who stole his name) seems to think I need mp3 players and other assorted electronics. He even kindly provided links. Seems that I have more high profile bot readers than real readers.
Here’s an example :
Name: BillGates | E-mail: bgates@check.com | URI: http://phentermine.pharma-search.us | IP: 206.54.70.243 | Date: June 9, 2006
I don’t know what he’s selling - and I’m not planning to buy it anyway 
See, this is the problem with having a photoblog. As I have said before, it’s easier to take a photo and write a few lines about it as compared to thinking, framing and completing a post on this blog. And as a person who tends towards laziness, I find it a lot easier to maintain the photoblog. It somehow gives me a greater sense of satisfaction to capture a good photo than to write an article.
Speaking of photography, I am having fun these days roaming with the camera. The good thing about photography is that it tends to make one more aware of the surroundings. Personally, I am not good company with a camera in my hand. I keep looking here and there to catch a good shot. I was having a discussion with Anshul the other day. I do believe that there is an element of luck in photography. Anshul feels the more you click, the luckier you get. I prefer my theory. There are some snaps that i took by sheer chance. My good friend feels that is simply due to more situational awareness. Whatever it is, I am not complaining. 
Of course, there is a downside to all this newfound awareness. There is so much to see - a flash of color, a trailing wisp of cloud, the trill of birdsong that calls attention to the singer - that focus is concentrated on the subject. Unfortunately, while all this focussing takes place, no one tells the legs to stop moving. This can result in pretty spectacular near-falls. Hey - but that’s the risk you take in the name of what you do.
And while we are on the subject of snaps, major updates on the photostream today. Some photos that I took in college have been uploaded.
In other news, I have been enjoying my summer vacation. Catching up on some reading, taking photos and teaching myself spanish. My cup runneth over!
Until next time - enjoy your summer!
