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iPhone, Too Smart For Its Own Good

A Cloudy Sky Made Me Pull It Out Of My Back Pocket

GE McKerrihan
4 min readSep 8, 2022
Close up of cactus and agaves in a sidewalk garden.
“Cactus And Agave” — Photo by Author

I know, I know, I’m the guy who is always touting the joys of using a real camera in full manual mode, including a manual focus prime lens.

And with this post, I am prepared to eat a few of my precious convictions. Or at least chew on them a bit.

And no, I am not a convert. Though that old saw about, the best camera is the one you have with you, rang decidedly true on this cloudy afternoon. So a brief explanation is in order.

Dried palm frond and palm bark on the sidewalk.
“Palm Memories” — Photo by Author

For some odd reason, I threw my tried and true schedule to the wind this morning. I don’t know if it was laziness, or if I just wanted to prove to myself that I am still a flexible guy.

The fact is, I didn’t leave mi casa, until nearly two this afternoon. Then it was only to stretch my legs, and relax in a cafe with my morning latte, late as it was.

As I sat outside drinking said latte, I scrolled through Instagram, and watched the sky turning from cloudy blues, to dark grays. I knew then it was time to head for home, or get soaking wet.

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GE McKerrihan
GE McKerrihan

Written by GE McKerrihan

I’ve been using the camera for nearly 50 years. I write about Photography, Art, Travel, and Life. Top Writer in Photography, Art, Creativity, and Inspiration.

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