There are photographers, there are photographers, and there are photographers.

There are those who take photos that are so beautiful and moving that they have the power to both inspire and discourage the people who see them. There are also others who think – even believe – that they have the ever crucial “eye” – and we let them because we’re just too polite to say otherwise.

And then there are those who take pictures simply because there’s a camera on hand and there’s a moment worth capturing. I am one of these novices. I don’t have any aspirations of becoming a photographer, nor do I care if the photos I take are any good, as long as I look good in the photos taken of ME.

But once in a while, I do make myself proud:

I am now toying with the idea of buying a proper DSLR camera, instead of constantly borrowing my mother’s Olympus point-and-shoot. One of those digital camcorders isn’t a bad idea, either.

Lofty, lofty dreams. Do I have what it takes? Let’s hear your thoughts.