Polaroid Devotees Rekindle an Old Technology/Art Form

I read an interesting article on the plane today about the Polaroid -- I was thinking my 10-year old would not have any idea what I am writing about today... an instant camera that pops out a piece of chemically treated paper that slowly develops into a picture right in front of your eyes!  Remember how cool that was!   And now we have cameras in our phones.

The article 'Photographic Memory' gives a glimpse of the Polaroid history and focuses  on several individuals who did not go 'kicking' when the company shut down it's product line.  They have laid the groundwork for the remaining factory that makes Polaroid film to stay open.  So if you have a Polaroid camera tucked away in a closet or the attic, set it aside... could be the next cool thing!

And if you're not going to be on a United Airlines flight during April, you can read the article here in the Hemispheres online website.

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[Bobbie]

THANKS CHET, I LOVE my polaroid and just have it sitting in the closet, I will look for film that should be 'out there someplace' by now.......this is great...because of you giving me the 'heads up' I was able to write to other friend and let them know.......some needed their polaroids for their work.......they are going to love this news