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pink on the outside and white inside

story of my 7 BB's

above: I normally use the packaging of advertising to express my mood and status in bbm_ this was used when BB was down_ a worldwide crisis_ my status read "what's happening?".

I decided to do a post of my Blackberry [BB]. It's a year ago (and a couple of days) since I celebrated the purchase of my BB_ buka lapha.  I have not only had 1 BB but 7_ in a year! This is inspiration behind this post and I have woven my BB's story on the 7 deadly sins.

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(says "seven" my son's way of coding_ creating a new alphabet)

sloth:

BB1: just out of the box_ returned in 3 days_ not charging

lust:

BB2: battery loosing power quickly 

(later discovered it was due to a game not been quited that my son had down loaded)

envy:

BB3:camera stopped working
 

wrath:

BB4:screen flickered

greed:

BB5: lost_ drove away with it on top of my car 

(think it's lying somewhere at Pirates)

gluttony:

BB6: green pixel stripe grew (and kept growing) from the center of the screen  

pride:

BB7: my current_ I <3 it (don't wanna live without it)_ because it supports Web 2.0

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What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 has transformed one's notion of and one's attitude to the Internet, from an encyclopedic source to a reflective and interactive arena whereby one may publish, post or share content. Some Web 2.0 tools include podcasts, videos, wikis, blogs, animations, RSS feeds, photos, tagging and social networks (Goddard 2004: 07).  In this virtual environment, one:

·      multi-tasks_ shifts  attention from one task to another

·      works with multiple interfaces

·      manages ones own performance

·      values speed over accuracy_ rapid feedback/responses

·      expresses oneself better through images rather than text

·      learns by doing/learn by finding out

·      values peers: show appreciation and validation

This is a shared experience, not only amongst peers, but extended into the community itself. Here individuals create their own content, collaborate with others and support the building of communities. 

 Goddard, T. 2007. Learning Technologies and Schools of the Future  British Council for School Environments. 

 

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4am

"At 4 in the morning Photography takes on
a new meaning"

Paulo Menezes (year1)

Sent via OUR BlackBerry's from Cyberspace- let our emails find you!

  I checked 'recent updates' on my bbm @ about 6am this morning. The quote above was Paulo Menezes's status. It caught my attention _ especially the 'new meaning' part, so I asked Paulo to share his experience with me via email/bb so that I could share it with you.

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 This is what Paulo wrote about 'new meaning': 

building 1

building 2

"Well, every time I shoot at sunrise (which should be more frequent) its a surreal experience. The rate at which light changes and the changes it brings about on the subjects is amazing. I think I was also grabbed by the nature of the building -how IT, as well as the light had the power to span/transport one back to previous architectural era's (see above).  I would say that my bbm status was mainly based on me witnessing the transition between 3am and 6am, between which a series of images were captured, and how this change is not merely a time lapse but potentially a laps through time itself.

Here is PM's Blurb about his 'experience' and 'thinking': 

"Yesterday I tagged along with my mom to Umhlanga in search of a 'photograph-able' building for the 'Architecture' part of my portfolio. Prior to this, I had had no luck in the Durban area - I found it very cramped and couldn't seem to find a suitable vantage point to correctly photograph a building, which is a pity 'cuz Durban has really beautiful structures (I think I need to further develop my skill in this department). So, I headed to Umhlanga with a modern building in mind (either Coastlands Hotel or one of the many office buildings in the area). 

building 3

 As I did not plan this trip (my mom had to drop off a document to clients in the area), I found myself setting up my tripod at 12 o' clock, not ideal as the sun had just come out of it's week-long hiding and was very harsh. This made exposure very difficult, with either silhouetted buildings or over-exposed skies. On the way back, we passed the Moses Mabhida stadium. I saw a small building on the outer fields surrounding the stadium which caught my eye... Which brings me to this morning (excuse the extensive intro). SO, I had planned to get up at about 5/5:30am - forgetting that summer is here and the sun rises much earlier. Luckily I had visited WeatherSA last night, after which I found myself setting my alarm clock to 3:45am (uncharted territory for both me and my bedside clock). I headed down to the stadium and got there at about 4:30am this morning. The sun hadn't risen yet but it was still fairly bright. I got to the building that I had seen and set up. It was a short wait for the first light to fall on the glass front at about 4:45/50'ish. And...well, the rest of the story lies in the images..


Attached:
1 - The building, just below the south end of the stadium.
2 - I altered the colours slightly to enhance a feeling of 'The Great Gatsby' or '1970's New York' that I immediately felt as I framed the shot through the viewfinder (I hope I have the right era).
3 - I couldn't help swivelling my tripod head toward the stadium as it takes on a pink tint for a few minutes of the day.

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see more of PM's images on his blog_ click below

buka lapha

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an inexhaustible world

 Paul Strand

juxtaposition

PS says: The decision as to when to photograph, the actual click of the shutter, is partly controlled from the outside, by the flow of life, but it also comes from the mind and the heart of the artist. The photograph is his/her vision of the world and expresses, however subtly, his/her values and convictions.  http://www.photoquotes.com/showquotes.aspx?id=112&name=Strand,Paul

Glossary: 
 inexhaustible ~ unable to be used up because existing in abundance ~ tireless• limitless• untold • everlasting • plentiful • boundless
conviction ~ a firmly held belief or opinion ~ view • stance • position • belief
Values ~ something is held to deserve; the importance or preciousness of ~ high regard • prize •  treasure • appreciate 

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Tribe_3 /_4 exhibition

bye-bye, hamba gahle,  tsimaya sintle,  bye, farewell, adieu, au revoir, ciao, adios, voorspoed,  so long, see you later,  sayonara; bon voyage; cheers; informal toodle-oo,   
see you...

Sabelo sent me these images yesterday_ I wanted to make my own post on saying goodbye to the Third years and to Lauren and Deseree (Tribe_4). Try to get to see the exhibition currently held @ the DUT Art Gallery> its up for a week_ remember to leave a comment in the guest book.

 Also see Nicole's post below_click below.

http://nicolemeiringphotography.blogspot.com/

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I am going to put in 2 quotes from http://www.quotegarden.com.  
They say what I feel_better than me.  

Let my blackberry take you back... top left window

  

((1))

 Gone - flitted away,
Taken the stars from the night and the sun
From the day!
Gone, and a cloud in my heart.
Alfred Tennyson

 ((2))

 Some people come into our lives and quickly go.  

Some stay for a while, 

leave footprints on our hearts, 

and we are never, ever the same.  

Flavia Weedn

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  lots <3

be well • do good • keep in touch osmosisSTYLE

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