There's been some alarming rumblings about a pumpkin shortage this year. Bad weather, mumble mumble, too cold, mutter, they don't like it wet sort of talk.
But that's not why I got my little ornamental gourds early - they are just so cheerful on the shelves outside the back door, that I like to have them there for as long as possible.
Though when I compare them to the shelves of years gone by, there seem to be fewer mini-pumpkin types. Perhaps the stories are true after all.
(the same shelves in 2009)
Actually, the shape of the pumpkins aren't the only thing I notice about these photos. It's the pictures themselves. DSLR verus lazy phone Instagram shot - I feel ashamed of my efforts of late.
There's no real reason behind not picking up my proper camera. No excuse for failing to make the effort to think about how to make a photograph look more interesting. But somehow it has happened. And when I see the results I feel a little bit sad.
Clearly, there's a photography mojo shortage round these parts. Must do better.
I debate this every time I leave the house - whether or not to take the camera with me. It's heavy and bulky and I'm constantly having to hitch it back onto my shoulder as I bend to do anything. But the reward is that I think a little bit more about what I'm doing when I take a photo and I'm always glad I lugged it around when I get back to my computer and upload the photos. Deferred gratification - years of convent school education worked after all! C.x
Posted by: noknittedknickers | 03 October 2012 at 16:46
You are right! It's time to think about gourds! (You are also right about the camera, but I'm exactly the same --)
Posted by: Readersguide | 03 October 2012 at 18:21
i rarely use my big camera anymore. i am quite pathetic.
Posted by: laura | 03 October 2012 at 18:22
I think with Instagram we've all become so accustomed to the interestingly filtered low quality shots we don't realise what gets lost. DSLR for me every time, but then I don't have an iPhone!
Posted by: Annie @ knitsofacto | 03 October 2012 at 20:24
At least you found some pumpkins!! I can't.Find.Any.
Humph.
Posted by: monica | 04 October 2012 at 13:58
It's fine. You are all photographically zeitgeist-y.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 07 October 2012 at 23:01
I have photo mojo shortage too. It's disturbingly sad.
Posted by: Megan | 08 October 2012 at 03:31
Hurrah, it is mini pumpkin time! And as to the pumpkin shortage, I see Smarties have brought out sweetie filled chocolate pumpkins so all is not lost.
Posted by: Dottycookie | 09 October 2012 at 09:37
For me, I think the phone camera fills a function that I used to fill with a DSLR - grabbing the quick pics when needed. It was like driving a high performance car to the shops and back when a bicycle would have done. Now, I save the DSLR for when I want to make art, and grab the phone from my handbag for the snapshots.
Although I have to say...if my quick pics were as good as your instagram shot, I'd be quite satisfied to stop there!
Oh...and PS, if you want true pumpkin shortage, try finding pumpkins in Australia to carve for Halloween at a reasonable price (as, of course, it is our spring). I bought one from the supermarket last year to carve for about AUD $25 (approx 16 GBP).
Posted by: Fairlie | 09 October 2012 at 23:36