My Water Moments

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I mention 'water moments'? For most of the nuffnangers, it would be the Sony TX5 camera. Putting that aside, I've asked not only myself but my friends too about what they thought about it. Some told me it's the rain; the time you shower; the time you take a leak; perhaps, the moment you got splashed at the usual seaside, swimming pool or waterfall?

I've been giving it so much thought for the past few weeks and I could only truly focus after exams were over and getting my exams results. My thoughts strayed from sweat to tears to looking at the world through a glass of water .

Anyway, I'd love to think that there's something more than what I've mentioned. Writing this has given me the opportunity to get creative, abstract and have fun! (although it could take up quite some time but it I feel it is rewarding in a way - the sense of accomplishment.)

About a month and a half ago, I came back drenched from head to toe as I walked towards the hilltop carpark at my university. It was raining very heavily and although my friend and I shared an umbrella, it did not stop me from looking as if I've jumped into the swimming pool and came out. The rain was my water moment.

Since I can't wait for the rain to come to take a picture, and neither can I really take a picture in a downpour, I decided to make rain myself as inspired by my brother and my friend. HERE IT IS, the picture of MY WATER MOMENTS (or moment)...

I absolutely love it when it rains, but not when my things get wet and I can't do anything about it. And yes, it is my habit of using books as a cover while protecting my notes. Now, a few other reasons why I chose to portray rain is because it helps me get a good sleep. A good sleep for an alert mind the next day... or it could just be a good sleep for sleeping in the next day and skipping morning lectures.

Another reason is because from rain, *as bimbotic as I may sound* that's how pretty rainbows are formed in the sky! :) And my mum used to tell me when I was about 7 years old, that if you cross under a rainbow, it will bring you luck. Ooh, if you're a follower of Korean dramas (well, I am), the most romantic scenes usually happen under the rain. ^^

Now, if I were to have a camera like a Sony TX5 of which I would mention a few amazing features later, perhaps I would finally have a chance to take pictures with me in the water. I'd be able to continue developing the passion for photography no matter what the weather is. I could imagine myself in the middle of the streets or a park... where everyone else is taking cover, I would conveniently take out the Sony TX5 and snap pictures. It is not every day that you get rain at an unexpected time and place. :) Oh, and instead of something like this,

Mum and I (South Africa, 2005)

I could possibly be swimming in the ocean one day! Not with the sharks that is... although it would be pretty exhilarating. But, I would have to get over the fear of going underwater first. ^^ (Swimming in a pool is a different story)

You've seen me mentioning the Sony TX5 camera a few times. What's so special about it? A-ha! Let me tell you (of course with a bit of guide from here.) *click the picture for a larger view*

1. As you may have already guessed, it is water-proof!

It can last up to 1 hour underwater and as deep as 3 metres. I can only last about 20 seconds underwater and I won't go any deeper than 2 metres. heh.

2. It is temperature-proof as it can withstand temperatures to as low as -10 degrees Celcius.
At 8 degrees, I'm already shivering, let alone 0 degrees or -10! Anyway, it would definitely come in handy if I happen to travel overseas and pick up skiing or snowboarding. Actually, even taking pictures of snow can be fun in a way I guess.

3. The Sony TX5 is also dust-proof.

This is just my way of illustrating it. Dust can come in different forms like in the desert or in the attic.

4. I guess this is also an important feature. The camera is shock-proof which means that although you may drop it at a height of 1.5metres which happens to be the average height of us taking a picture, it would still be functioning.
Can you imagine what might happen if a person falls from a height of 1.5metres? Maybe something, maybe nothing. Well, even better if it doesn't happen, right? 2 years ago, my camera "died" because I dropped it from a height less than 1 metre and since then, I've been using my brother's camera.

5. There is also a feature called the Handheld Twilight.

Basically, it sort of means that you wouldn't have to feel stressed when using the camera to capture pictures in places with low/poor lightings. You can still get a clean, sharp picture with reduced "noise" without a tripod. It is also because there is this anti-blur motion mode. How awesome is that? You would not need to worry although your hands shake when taking a picture. Let the camera do the work for you. :)

How does it happen? Well, the camera would capture 6 of the same image in a fraction of a second and then combine it all to form one final picture. Of course, the camera comes with built-in:

• “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ Image Processor
• 25mm wide angle Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens

...all to make a better picture.

Moving on, you can take a panaromic picture without effort. No more taking a few pictures and using a software to stitch it up. All you have to do is give it a (slow?) swing vertically or horizontally and the camera automatically stitches the picture for you.

So, from something like this...

Angle 1 + Angle 2

you'd get a natural looking-panaromic picture...

ta-da!

I believe the one more feature which I haven't mentioned of which I do not have illustrations for is that the camera can take up to 10 shots/frames in 1 second if you decide to take a fast moving action such as kicking a ball, diving, swinging a baseball bat etc.

So, the camera comes in 5 different colours of which if you've noticed in my pictures. But, it's okay if you haven't. There's green, black, red, pink and silver.

From left: Red, Green, Silver, Pink, Black

I know you may think that the colours aren't as expected. You've got to see it for yourself. Don't forget to check out the specifications too.

This post was written as an entry for a Nuffnang competition. Wish me luck for this is my first time taking the initiative to participate in one. :)