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How my camera embarrassed me 😭😭

Trying to steal a flash photography

By Ebenezer IkemdinachiPublished 10 months ago • 3 min read
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A few years ago, I was visiting a new city for the first time and decided to explore some of the local attractions. One of the places I wanted to visit was a famous museum known for its impressive art collection. I was excited and ready to immerse myself in the world of art and culture.

As I entered the museum, I noticed a sign that said, "No Flash Photography Allowed." I thought it was a bit odd because many museums usually prohibit flash photography due to potential damage and massprodution of the artwork . Nevertheless, I proceeded to explore the exhibits without taking any photos.

As I moved from one room to another, I couldn't help but feel a bit disoriented in the vast and intricate halls of the museum. In one of the rooms, I saw a stunning painting that immediately caught my attention. Without thinking, I reached into my pocket to take a picture of it with my phone.

Trying to steal a flash photograph

I put my phone on silent mode 📳 so it won't make any noise when am taking pictures, then I turned on my camera,

As soon as I pressed the capture button, I heard a loud beep, and all the visitors in the room turned to look at me. Confused, I tried to figure out what was happening. It turns out that my phone was still on "loud" mode, and the camera's shutter sound had disrupted the serene atmosphere of the museum.

It was as if the earth should open up and swallow me.
I felt extremely embarrassed and quickly fumbled with my phone to silence it. The awkwardness of the situation made me want to escape from the room immediately, but I decided to own up to my mistake. I turned to the people around me and said, "Well, at least we know the 'no flash photography' rule works!"

Fortunately, the visitors laughed, and the tension was diffused. I continued to explore the museum, being extra cautious not to repeat my mistake. As I moved along, I noticed some of the same people from the previous room, and they playfully pointed at me, making sure I wasn't about to cause another "audio disturbance."

From that day on, whenever I hear the sound of a camera shutter, I'm reminded of my unintentional disruption at the museum and can't help but chuckle at the memory of that hilarious and slightly embarrassing moment.

Episode 2.

That same summer,I decided to go on another camping trip with some friends. We were excited to spend a weekend in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We packed all our camping gear, including a tent, sleeping bags, and plenty of snacks.

As night fell, we gathered around the campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories. It was a beautiful clear night, and we were all having a great time. Suddenly, one of my friends pointed up at the sky and exclaimed, "Look, a shooting star!"

Everyone turned their heads to see the shooting star, and in that moment, we all made a wish. Just as we were done making our wishes, my friend realized something and burst into laughter. We all looked at her curiously, and she said, "That wasn't a shooting star; it was an airplane!"

We couldn't stop laughing at the absurdity of the situation. There we were, in the middle of the wilderness, making wishes on an airplane, thinking it was a shooting star. We laughed until our stomachs hurt, and it became an inside joke for the rest of the trip.

The next day, we decided to go on a hike to a nearby waterfall. As we trekked through the forest, we encountered a group of squirrels playing in the trees. One particularly adventurous squirrel decided to approach us fearlessly and even stole a bag of chips from our picnic basket.

We were all amazed and amused by this fearless little squirrel, and we ended up sharing some of our snacks with it. We even named the squirrel "Chip" in honor of its bold chip-stealing skills.

Throughout the camping trip, we had many more funny and unforgettable moments, from failed attempts at starting the campfire to trying to set up the tent with no instructions. Despite the mishaps, it was one of the most enjoyable and hilarious weekends we had ever experienced.

To this day, whenever we get together with those friends, we reminisce about that camping trip and the time we made wishes on an airplane, laughing just as hard as we did back then. It's a memory that always brings a smile to our faces and reminds us of the joy of being in nature and sharing laughter with good friends.

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Ebenezer Ikemdinachi

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  • Ebenezer Ikemdinachi (Author)10 months ago

    Toure trip (episode 1 and 2)

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