When Photojunction is this intuitive our job is done. Since we still have a way to go, here’s a handy hint from Stephen’s daughter Charlotte.

Charlotte could use a computer quite impressively before she could read (doubtless many households can tell a similar story). When Stephen asked her how she learnt she just said she tried things, pulled down menus etc, to see what they did. Once she learnt what the OK and Cancel buttons did, and that “www” meant something interesting to explore, there was no stopping her.

So there ya go – just play.

Cheers, Ian

PS I saw the video on Gizmodo – very interesting blog post about interfaces.

Thanks to PJ Nana (aka the workflow management we introduced in Photojunction this year) the Queensberry lab was able to clear the “Christmas Rush” almost completely in a single day this year. Given the range of services QBY offers that’s quite a challenge. Glad we could help

Cheers, Danny

Thanks Heather.

Cheers, Ian

“Let’s start out with a universal truth. A digital photograph costs nothing. Nothing to make, nothing to store, nothing to transfer and nothing to see…”

Now we have your attention, there’s an interesting and thoughtful post about pricing on Lighting Essentials. Thank you to @PicSeshu for pointing it out.

Cheers, Ian

I see something cool somewhere and have to share it with my ten best friends … and some of them like it enough to share the love … You know the rest … actually the same works for the flu.

So there I was prowling the Digtal Wedding Forum and saw this little baby and thought, Wow! I have to show all the people who haven’t seen it yet.

This is not about me trying to discover something new, but sharing the love.

hugs, Johannes

PS Didn’t somebody at Olympus do a great job? [He wants one - Ed]

“You don’t want a photographer – you want a storyteller …

“The camera is just a tool I use to tell the story …

“I don’t work for you.”

Paul Edwards from the [b] School explains his philosophy about photography…

Food for thought.

Cheers, Nigel

Zen habits is an interesting blog.

“It’s an irony of our modern lives that while technology is continually invented that saves us time, we use that time to do more and more things, and so our lives are more fast-paced and hectic than ever.”

The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More

Sounds like a good idea. We must try it sometime.

Cheers, Ian

PS Stephen should try it too by the look of it!

You can draw attention to anything with a good story. Here’s proof…

This online ad for a beat-up washing machine has gone viral (be sure to read some of the comments.)

Imagine getting that sort of response on your blog!

Thanks for the heads-up Raktim.

Cheers, Nigel

PS We saw an ad on Trade Me last year for a red paper clip. It fetched over $200.

Noticed by our friends at ALT, who just won a Webby for justaddnewzealanders.com. They’re asking for more money, d’you think?

Cheers, Ian

PS While while we’re having fun, there are more to enjoy here and here. There’s no shortage of creativity out there.

And since we just mentioned New Zealand, if you know Flight of the Conchords you just might like The Topp Twins.

Brian & Eileen’s Wedding Music Video. Shout out to LOCKDOWN projects on Vimeo.