I feel compelled to write about the death of Steve Jobs. Having been a HUGE Apple fan since the very first Apple computer was released (when they were actually called Apples), I want to share my thoughts on his passing.
Last night when I learned of his death I took my iPhone and took pictures of every Apple icon in my home. I have an iMac, MacBookPro, 2 iPhones, iPod toch, iPod nano touch, iPad, and the very first iPod nano (which now seems huge). I enjoyed finding all the various icons around my home, and I knew I wanted to do work with them using the skills I've kearned in my Photo Essay Project.
I learn best by experimentation or play. I never took a class on how to use any of my Apple products, yet I have always been very good with computers. The reason that I know so much is because I have experimented and played. I always found Apple products very easy to "play" with. For me there has never really been much fear with taking a risk by trying something new. When working with a PC there is definitely fear for me, fear that the computer will crash, freeze, or I'll delete something really vital to the computer. Apple products are set up differently. There is a safety net (I have no idea how it works or what it is) that keeps you from being able to really mess anything up. And if for some reason something does go wrong (has NEVER happened to me) they have the most amazing customer service to help you out.
I watched this video this morning.
http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die.html
After listening to Steve speak it was obvious that his creativity and willingness to take risks was very much a part of the products that he has helped to create. He is a pioneer, not just creatively, but by being a risk taker. His products allow us users to be creative and take risks.
I have learned so much just in two weeks that I have been working on the Photo Essay Project using the camera and numerous apps on my iPhone. I have learned by playing and experimenting. I have taken risks. Others have noticed and I am not afraid to say that it feels awesome when someone "likes" one of my photos on Instagram.
I am actually excited today, the loss of such an authentic legend is sad, but I know that his passing will inspire others to take risks and be bold in their creativity. Last night I saw some of the most amazing images on instagram giving homage to the late innovator. I, too, was inspired to create and share my creations with others, complete strangers.
I feel that if we truly want to pay tribute to such an amazing human being then it is our responsibility to continue to create, take risks and be vulnerable enough to share our gifts with the world.
(All of the above images were taken with my iPhone4 and edited using various photo editing apps)
Visit my Tumblr site to see more of my creations taken and edited solely using my iPhone.
Well said! And yes, I agree with you that it does feel great when my iphone flashes that little box that says someone likes one of my photos on instagram :)
Posted by: Kimberly | 10/06/2011 at 08:45 AM