The above picture of the Albany, NY Government Mall is a good example of why cellphone cameras will never completely replace the traditional camera - the compromises in lenses used in cellphones tend to result in image distortion that cannot be corrected.
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Today, RQS and I decided to take a drive to Albany to visit the New York State Museum for a change of pace. She had heard that some Berenice Abbott pictures were on display, and this was the perfect day to drive North and see them. So, we started the day with a filling breakfast, and started our trip North. The drive was uneventful, save for my GI Tract issues. (I won't go into any detail here, save that it delayed our arrival at the museum.) Even at 80+ mph (people tend to have lead feet on the NYS Thruway), it felt like a leisurely drive.
Arriving at 3:30, we had 90 minutes to explore the museum, and we focused on the modern history of the state. Of course, there was the now permanent exhibit for 9/11. But we focused on finding the Abbott pictures - and were underwhelmed when we finally saw them. Too few were on display to have made this trip worth it for the pictures alone. Yet, the trip was worth it for the permanent exhibitions which included the contents of a Chinatown store, a barber shop, an early 20th century school room, and more. Unfortunately, we missed going to the Carousel on the 4th floor, as it shuts down an hour before closing.
All too soon, we had to leave the museum for home Next time, we'll get there a bit earlier, so that we could have a longer visit and see the whole museum.
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One thing of note: The museum had an exhibit of olden wedding dresses. If I were to get married again, I want to be the one wearing the dress this time....
