A Visit From St. Clickolas – 2022
It seems I’ve created a monster – a Christmas tradition. Despite repeated requests to please just stop, I just can’t not do it. I’m stuck and so are you. You’ve been warned! So again with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore and you, I have updated the poem and so here you go.
A Visit From St. Clickolas – 2022
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house;
The only sound you heard, was the click of my mouse,
RAW files were cataloged in Lightroom with care;
In hopes that I could find them sometime, somewhere.
Mamma and I were settling down for a rest;
And yes we’re still debating if Canon or Nikon is really the best,
When through the window I heard such a noise;
I had to reduce it because you know it annoys:
The noise was so loud it instantly awoke us;
I put on my glasses to let my eyes auto-focus
Away to the window I flew in a dash;
Knowing full well, Windows is likely to crash,
Using auto-ISO on the new-fallen snow;
Gave a lustre of midday to objects below,
When what on my camera monitor did appear,
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer,
With a little old driver so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment he must be St. Click.
He flies long distances and all at night;
But he sees his way with his trusty Speedlite,
More rapid than burst mode his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:
“Now, Adams! now, Lange! now Maier and Leibovitz!
On, Capa! on, Karsh! on, Daguerre and Stieglitz!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now flash away! flash away! flash away all!”
Down through the chimney he came with a plop;
Only fitting ‘cuz his belly he did crop.
My photos aren’t great but at least I try;
It would be easier if Santa gave me AI!
Photos through AI aren’t really a folly;
Just use some software; maybe DALL-E
Will it violate the rules? Should I call my attorney?
But it’s just too easy, to use Midjourney.
This all seems so trite and superficial
After all, my intelligence was always artificial.
There’s one new toy that I must confess;
I’d rather it’s next year I get a new mirrorless.
Rumors abound that it’ll will be the solution;
When I can get a new Canon R1 with high resolution.
With 85MP you’ll be really be able to see;
My photos both good and those that are crappy.
Along with high resolution comes large files;
Processing on my PC will test all my wiles.
So, St. Click if it isn’t too much to ask;
How about a new PC to handle this task?
His smile was warm but his eyes were all red;
He stayed up all night editing instead of going to bed,
And with a bag full of gear, he had yet to wrap;
Muttering “Where did I put that g%^ d#$% lens cap”,
The presents were scattered, but he hadn’t a care;
He just cleaned it up, with content-aware,
Laying out the presents he said not a word;
Composing them of course to the rule of thirds.
Looking around I saw no sign of a brand-new phone;
A new lens or even a drone.
I meant to bring more was his constant refrain:
But like us all, he got caught by the supply chain.
The elves are working hard he explained;
But they’re tired and their patience is strained.
There’s much in the workshop the elves don’t like;
Things are so bad; they’re threatening to strike!
First it was supply chain and now it’s inflation;
It will be tough for St. Click the handle this situation.
If you didn’t get that new software or shiny new gear;
All he can say is, “Maybe next year.”
And although you didn’t get that new camera or lens;
At least this year you can celebrate with family and friends.
Don’t let the lack of shiny new things make you pout;
Because being with family this year is really what it’s all about.
For all that new gear I’m happy to wait;
Being with family is what I’ll celebrate.
Not getting new toys is no reason for stressin’
‘Cuz appreciating family is the season’s real lesson.
I thanked him for this and wished him good cheer;
The lesson he taught me will last me all year.
Soon I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight—
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all Good Light!”
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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