The other day, my son was playing Mario Kart on his 3DSXL in the sofa, and I sat down beside him to watch. It was quite enjoyable and relaxing. After a while however, I started thinking about screen time in general and why this experience was pleasant, whereas other forms of screen time are often downright annoying?
Read MoreThe company Kodak had a slogan many years ago – The Kodak Moment. That was a very good tagline that meant that the best photos aren’t the ones that are staged and prepared. The best ones are taken in the spur of the moment. Because they are real. The picture you see here is one of those moments. I was visiting my great grandmother this weekend with my family, and when I was playing around with my son I looked out through the window and the view stunned me. The lake was literally 100 % calm, like a mirror. Not a single ripple on the water. I knew instantly that this was a picture that was to be taken now or never. So, I grabbed my phone and took the shot right through the window. It turned out pretty good. This is one of the best things about modern smartphones. A great camera is always nearby when you need it.
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