
I have been shamefully lazy about bringing my camera with me when I go out, but taking a little break has been really nice. Sometimes it's nice to go places and just see them. With my eyes. With no pressure to translate what I'm seeing into a 35mm frame. Anyone who has ever caught the photography bug will tell you, sometimes the pressure can be overwhelming. All of the sudden everything you see is a possible photograph...a challenge to be conquered. Most of the time I love that challenge but it's good to step away from it every once and a while and just take in the world around me.ÂÂ
That said, I have been toting the little camera around when I remember to grab it and occasionally taking a few snapshots. Below are a few that I have translated into fake Polaroids via the Poladroid-er. This fun little piece of software allows you to take existing photos, drag them over to the Poladroid camera icon, and essentially create Polaroids of your own. FOR FREE. It used to only be available for Mac users, but now it's available for all you PC lovers out there too. How fun, right? It even makes the cool noise and takes its time developing the photo. I love it. Hopefully, I can avoid turning every photo I take into a Poladroid. Like Egg Nog, it is meant for moderation only.  It's gaining notoriety all over the web so I'm sure most have heard about it already, but I thought I'd share for those of you who don't spend 25% of the work day reading blogs :). I first heard about it on Pia Jane Bijkerk's blog. She's an extememly talented photographer/stylist based out of europe. I'm absolutely in love with her images. If you get a chance, you should check her out.
Without further ado, Internet, here are a few snaps of Venice Beach Poladroid-ed :).

 
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