Epimetheus

The Power of Lens: Size Does Matter…to the Public.

You cannot impress the general populace with this little lens. It matters not one iota that the lens is great in low-light situations. No, what matters to the public is the size of your lens. Well, thanks to a certain someone - you know who you are, sir - I now possess an impressive lens: 3.3″ x 7.6″ or 84.6mm x 193.6mm.

The Power of Lens: Free Pass at Local Festival.

Me, in jeans and a T-shirt armed with my breathtaking lens. Him, ticket collector at mini-train ride. Our exchange:

• HIM: OH! OH! You can ride for free!
• ME: ….
• HIM: *Shuffling kids out of the way* Can’t you see that this man is a professional? Look at his camera - He obviously meant my magnificent lens.
• ME: Thank you, but I am here to just take a few pictures. *Debating walking away to diffuse entire embarrassing scene*
• HIM* To Little Kids: He must be from a major newspaper. He is here to photograph our festival and show it to the world.
• ME: Ummm, is it okay if I stand here a take a few shots? God, this is really embarrassing.
• HIM: Of course, of course! Hey, you kids! Move out of his way!
• ME: *Snap. Snap. Snap.* Okay, thank you. Okay, I am out of here.

Poor bewildered kids.