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In case you’re looking for a moody over-processed phone wallpaper for the holidays, here you go…

A blurred image of a Christmas tree decorated with warm yellow lights in a dimly lit room.

Merry Christmas!

A new Mimi Uploader beta is out with initial support for Photo Collections!

A new Mimi Uploader beta is out with initial support for Photo Collections!

For more details and to join the beta please follow the instructions in the previous post.

Please try it and let me know what you think 😊

(Link to the video embedded above).

Some updates on Mimi Uploader

Some updates on Mimi Uploader

I’ve had a sneaking suspicion that Mimi Uploader does not have the value it once did. That some people, myself included, love it, but for most it is a novelty. I alluded to this in a post last year.

A couple months ago I made the app free for a promotional period until the end of the year (previously it has always been $5). I was hoping to get a better idea of the interest in the community once I remove the barrier to entry. Initially there were a lot of downloads, and sessions. Now, some months later, according to analytics that Apple provides, there is almost no change in usage.

Based on this experiment, I’m making the following changes:

This way I can keep making an app I enjoy and find very useful, and anyone else really into it can also benefit from the new features. Everyone else can continue to use the app to its full initial promise as a fast batch uploader.

A black and white image of a house with a small pine tree in the foreground. The tree is decorated with spherical ornaments. The house has a visible porch with columns and railings.

Portland, Oregon. 14th December, 2024.

A modern structure with vertical slats is surrounded by tall trees in a garden. The scene is in black and white, highlighting the contrast between the structure and the natural environment. Shadows and light play across the ground and vegetation.

Afternoon walk at Leach Botanical Garden. Portland, Oregon. 1st December, 2024.

A black and white triptych of three photographs. The top image shows a silhouette of a forest with birds flying above. The middle image features ducks swimming in a pond surrounded by tree branches. The bottom image displays a shoreline with rocks, plants, and a tiny bamboo fence.

Afternoon walk at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Portland, Oregon. 30th November, 2024.

A garden during autumn with vibrant foliage: red Japanese maple, green and orange ivy on a pergola, and golden-leaved trees. A cat sits on a stone path, viewing the yard. A white table with green tomatoes is in the foreground.

Momo and Fall colors in the yard. Portland, Oregon. 8th November, 2024.

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomography Color (ISO 400)

Glad that I’ve found a new use for now-obsolete long Lightning cables: With an adapter they can be used for charging the plethora of micro-USB devices. So much better than the six inch cables included with those.

A serene park scene in autumn with trees displaying green, yellow, and orange leaves. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, and a park bench is partially visible in the background.

A tranquil pond reflects autumn trees in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and green. A few leaves float on the water’s surface, and a seagull rests on a rock in the center. The scene is framed by lush greenery and moss-covered stones.

A pond surrounded by trees with ducks swimming in the water. Fallen leaves float on the surface. A small child stands on the opposite bank, near the water’s edge.

A dog chases birds through an autumnal park covered with fallen leaves. Tall trees with a mix of green, yellow, and orange foliage surround the scene.

Scenes of Fall at Laurelhurst Park. Portland, Oregon. 9th November, 2024.

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomography Color (ISO 400)

A vibrant autumn scene in a park, showcasing a single tree with bright orange leaves standing out against a backdrop of green pine trees. A few people are relaxing on the grass and walking along a path. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows.

A serene park scene featuring a turquoise water reservoir, surrounded by autumn trees with orange and red leaves. Relaxing on the grass is a person, while another walks nearby. Rolling hills and a cityscape are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

A scenic landscape featuring a vibrant mix of evergreen and deciduous trees in various autumn colors. The foreground shows a fenced reservoir with green water reflecting the trees.

Scenes of Fall at Mt. Tabor Park. Portland, Oregon. 6th November, 2024.

📷 Hasselblad 500C/M
🎞️ Lomography Color (ISO 400)