Like most ongoing photographic challenges, I start off on the right foot full of good intentions. I gain some pretty decent momentum and then life gets in the way. When I’m time poor, getting out and about with the camera, following a prompt, is an indulgence.
You could say the 52 Weeks of Memories photography challenge with Finding Myself Young is one of the easier ones to keep up with. Just one photo, once a week but I’ve even struggled on this front. I did try to keep up by going through old photos that matched the prompt of the week but ultimately, I joined the challenge in an attempt to get out and about to use my camera more and I failed.
Recently I was gifted a rather impressive Sony Xperia mobile phone. With it’s 20.7 mp rear camera packed full of features, I’m having a lot of fun road testing this one. All of my brunch review photos and the majority of my Worth Casing Wednesday images of late were taken on my new mobile phone.
Most images, hit the blog unedited but require resizing due to how large they are to start with.
To say I’m impressed is an understatement, it was the only camera I used during my recent Melbourne Mystery Tour. While I do miss some of my iPhone apps, the camera on this phone is more than making up for that side of things.
I’m currently looking at a couple of Sony Xperia workshops with the release of their latest phone later in the year and doing something on a regular basis for Worth Casing Wednesday that involves my new phone in the meantime.
Perhaps getting back on track and playing a quick game of catch up next week with 52 weeks of memories is a great way to start? You should join me!
If you have a blog post worth casing this week, this is the place to link up.
Also worth casing this week, is my latest blogging collaboration… Blog Exchange!
Do you host or are a part of any photo challenges and do you manage to keep up?
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I’m having problems linking up for some reason (I think inlinkz is having a rare glitch) but here’s my Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday) post with linky:
http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/05/tally-ho.html
How annoying. The link site appears to be down. Will see if I can jump ship and use a different link up in the meantime.
It’s been a while since I had a Sony phone, those photos came out brilliantly those photos are so clear enough to make me almost grab that coffee and food heheh!
Have an xperiatastic week 🙂
With most gadgets in the house Sony, I’m surprised it has taken me this long to embrace the phone. No going back for me now and will snap up their latest one when it is launched later in the year.
Your food photos are wonderful, making me hungry.
Thanks Rhonda. I’m having a lot of fun with this phone.
Great photos Raychael – esp love the local shots!
Thanks. These were taken on my recent trip across state to Melbourne. I’m heading back soon.
I find it so hard to commit to things, I always start off so gung-ho and then motivation starts to fade. Ever since changing to the iPhone 6, I am thrilled with the quality of photos! Makes taking random snaps so much easier 🙂 Your photos look great!
Interestingly I’ve only been using the 8 mp function which I think compares with the iPhone. I found the 20.7 mp was wasted for the blog.
Wow, these phone photos are great!! The color and everything!! Great captures 😉
Thanks so much. I still have a lot to learn and really need to spend some decent time exploring all the features.
You always have such lovely photos to share, I love seeing the different places that you visit!!
Hope you enjoy your week, Karren
You have a great week too Karren. I will be popping over shortly to case your WW post this week.
Your unedited photos are fantastic – no editing required!
Thanks Caroline. They are massive in size though and would slow the blog down if I didn’t resize.
Love the shots of the city and the food.
Thanks Pat, I’m really having a lot of fun with the new phone.
Awesome photos with your cell phone. Have a great week.
Thanks Patricia. I need to work on my night photos now.
Nice! I love the orange and blue dishes and decor capture.
Thanks, I think that’s my favourite photo so far.
Those were taken with your Sony Xperia? I am very impressed! And now I have a sudden craving for coffee and banana crêpes…
Yes and only on the 8 mp setting. I should actually bump it up to 20.7 mp setting and see the difference.
You’re taking great shots! Glad you were gifted with such a great sounding phone.
Me too Tina. Having a lot of fun and it saves dragging the camera around.
Wow those shots are awesome. I think it was an xperia that my husband had.His shots were amazing and he had some really cool features too!
There are still so many features that I haven’t tried.
I really need a way to take random shots at the spur of the moment. Currently my photos are being taken with my iPad, which is a bit too big to take everywhere with me. I really either need a new phone capable of taking good photos or a little pocket camera.
I was in the same position and not really wanting to take my DSLR to events. I think this is the perfect alternative.
Gee it takes nice, clear images. It’s amazing how far mobiles have come in just a few years.
I know. I’m constantly amazed at the quality of the photos.
I am also using Sony Phone (an older version) and its so amazing esp on macro shots! I love it.
I can’t wait till they release the new one. Although it will be hard to improve on the camera.
wow the picture quality is amazing! I’m terrible with photo challenges too. Would be lucky if I last up to the 10th prompt! 😛
I think I may just end up doing catch up photos once a month. Or spend a weekend and get all the prompts organised for the remainder of the challenge.
Don’t feel bad lots of people have stopped joining in. Most only last the first four weeks. I really want that phone just for the camera. I’ve just bought a new Olympus camera so hopefully it’ll take better photos than my old galaxy phone.
I’m dedicating a weekend soon, to getting all the photos taken for the remainder of the challenge.
These are phone photos! wow! I am slow in joining this revolution, but I can see that I am just going to have to get with the new order. As for the yearly challenge. It is a challenge, I know, but keep going with it, but don’t beat yourself up as it is “your” challenge, so you should set your own rules. I did a 365 challenge in 2014 (that WAS a challenge), and this year I am doing a 52×2 – 1 colour & 1 B&W – much easier. Have fun with it, and thanks for hosting. happy travels.
Oh gosh a 365 challenge that would have been a massive effort.
You’re getting some great shots Raych! You’re getting the hang of it!
Still having issues with night time photos but I also think my actual failing eye sight isn’t helping matters. Need to finally embrace glasses.
I do enjoy look at your photos. I am quite impressed that they are from a phone!!
Thanks Kaz. I’m having so much fun playing with this phone.
enjoying your photos thanks raych!
that’s great that they are from your phone!
especially love the coffee shot! … a perfect colour combo too!
enjoy! … love m:)X
I think the coffee shot is one of my favourites. So bright and full of colour.
Things have a long way since the Box Brownie! Tasty pictures
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They certainly have Keith. Will pop over and case your WW post soon.
I’m terrible at photo challenges! My intentions are always honourable but I always fall of the photo taking wagon. That looks like an ace camera – you’ve got some cracking captures there!
Thanks Sammie. I’ve only tried a couple of the features. Just need to find time to experiment with the rest.
I’m not very good at those challenges either. Tried the A to Z once and only made it through H. LOL The photos from your new phone look great!
H isn’t a bad effort. I’m going to try and dedicate a weekend to catching up and also getting the remainder of the prompts out of the road, so they are here ready to go.
I feel bad as it’s been AGES since I’ve got my ‘good’ camera out and taken some nice shots. x
Me too Emily. I’m really enjoying the camera on the phone though. Still so many features to explore and it goes everywhere with me, unlike my mammoth camera.
Your phone takes impressive photo’s I am Googling your phone now!! As my phone and camera both take terrible pictures. Not sure I am up for the photo challenge. 🙂
They have a new one coming out towards the end of the year, which I’m assuming might mean the latest one is reduced? I’ve only been using the 8mp setting which I believe is similar to the iPhone? I’m going to put it on full (20.7mp) over the weekend and see how I go but I already need to reduce the sizing for the blog the images are so big.
It’s fine today I read here this post!