my new photo-like blog

I've been writing in this blog for the past few weeks. So visit that link, here it is all spelled out for you: http://mallikatakesphotos.wordpress.com
I really like that the photos are prominently displayed. I also bought a 200-dollar photo editing program, which is one tangible element of my growing love of photography (in another life, maybe I would have gone to art/design school and studied photography..)

I think that once I get sufficient funds, I'll invest in an SLR (Nikon). At this stage in the game, photography has become a hobby: I honestly don't care what people think of my photos. It's a release from academia, it's aesthetically pleasing, and sometimes, it's instant gratification. Photography: there's beauty in it. Last January I spent a month's rent on a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, and it is a step down from an SLR. It is a much nicer camera than most, but now that I'm learning more and more about photography, I'll soon be ready to take it to another level.
Also, I forgot to mention that I'll be visiting Japan in 4 years' time, so that's definitely going to be an event worth chronicling. I can't wait!!!