For the Chinese, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. But for me, this is the Year of the Camera. Remember when my friend Vickie gave me this camera? Well, for my birthday I got two more cameras! Can you believe it? Vickie sent me this Brownie with a box and owner’s manual!! Look at this baby:
I can’t wait to get some film and see if it works! Even if it doesn’t work, it’ll be a great addition to my collection. Then, a few days after I got home from my California trip, my other friend Raegan gave me this little number:
This is a Metascoflex TLR (TLR stands for twin lens reflex – instead of today’s SLR, single lens reflex).This one didn’t have an owner’s manual but came in this awesome leather case.
It has a little window that pops up on top and becomes your viewfinder!
And this is probably my favorite picture I’ve taken in a long time.
305/365:
Thank you, friends! You’ve sent me over the moon with your gifts. See guys, I told you I had the best friends anyone could ask for!
Freckles and Fences 
These are so special! I love vintage cameras. I covet my fathers collection — that Iwill one day (I hope not soon) own. I think what makes your special is that they were gifted to you! I give my father additions to his collection all the time. Each one has a memory attached to it.
You have some amazing friends! Those are sweeeeet cameras. Love anything vintage or antique. Enjoy them!
Very cool old cameras and pics.