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Charmera

ablissful | 2025 Dec 06 Updated 2026 Jan 27

RETO Production partnered with Kodak to release the KODAK Charmera Keychain Digital Camera. An absolutely terrible camera by the standard of today, and frankly, the past as well. But that's not the point. It's a toy camera that can take a picture. It's very tiny, fits on a keychain, and eliminates the hesitancy that comes with capturing a photo.

I enjoy taking it wherever I go, so here's a gallery of my favorite photos with the device.

2026 January 24

At the National Mall in Washington DC, the aftermath of the March for Life protest from in front of the stage.
Generate some interest. Open in a New Tab.
A digital sign with information regarding the arrival of trains at Metro Center.
Beating Heart of the City. Open in a New Tab.
A view of a busy highway.
The Hell of a Highway. Open in a New Tab.
A view of a government buildings.
Beyond. Open in a New Tab.
Outside the SPY Museum with its sign predominately shown.
I SPY. Open in a New Tab.
Above ground rail surrounded by various buildings.
Rail. Open in a New Tab.
The road that leads to the DC Wharf, which is actually a nice play to hang out.
The Highway to Hell. Open in a New Tab.
View from with a particularly thorny plant.
Thorny Dragon. Open in a New Tab.
A damaged poster claiming that Neo-Nazis are present at the March for Life protest.
Ulterior Motives. Open in a New Tab.
A protester carries the flag of the Holy See with the US Capitol in the background.
Holy See it. Open in a New Tab.
A satirical poster depicts convicted pedophile Jeffery Epstein and President Donald Trump as excellent babysitters.
Excellent Babysitters. Open in a New Tab.
A bunch of pro-life posters are thrown in the trash.
Among other things. Open in a New Tab.
The March for Life protesters march near the US Archives building.
Away and away. Open in a New Tab.
A set of March for Life protesters march together in pairs.
Au paire. Open in a New Tab.
A few counter protesters were present at the March for Life protesters.
Counter. Open in a New Tab.
A view of the March for Life protest with the Washington Monument in the background.
Monumental. Open in a New Tab.
A single person observes the protest from a few feet away.
Observing. Open in a New Tab.
One of the banners in the protest reads 'Death is not welcome here.'
Privileged Statement. Open in a New Tab.
A group of four people in religious Christian wear observe the protest.
Faith Crossing. Open in a New Tab.
A view from the corner the march of the March for Life protest starts.
Behind the Protestors. Open in a New Tab.
A view of the construction of the Smithsonian Hirschorn building.
Behind the Construction. Open in a New Tab.
A view of the under construction extension of the Smithsonian Hirshorn building.
Behind the Rubble. Open in a New Tab.
A view of the March for Life protest from off to the side.
Behind the Scenes. Open in a New Tab.
The March for Life protest with a particular portion of the march waving banners.
Game of Thrones. Open in a New Tab.
The March for Life protest with the US Capitol in the background.
Parade. Open in a New Tab.

2026 January 07

A young panda eats from a bunch of branches of bamboo indoors.
Hungry panda. Open in a New Tab.
An elephant marches in their enclosure.
Marching elephant. Open in a New Tab.
A low-angled view from inside the Amazonian exhibit.
Amazonia. Open in a New Tab.
A very large fish in a large fish tank. How fitting.
Big fish. Open in a New Tab.
A very large turtle in a large fish tank. How unfitting.
Turtle. Open in a New Tab.
A small bear in their enclosure.
Little bear. Open in a New Tab.
A bunch of seals sleep near each other in their enclosure.
Sleepy seals. Open in a New Tab.
A view through a window from outside the storage shed reveals three panda statues.
We three pandas few. Open in a New Tab.
A reptile can be seen in the bottom right corner of the picture.
Stalker. Open in a New Tab.
A crocodile sleeps near a pond.
Sleepy croc. Open in a New Tab.
A mother and child ape walk within their enclosure.
Family. Open in a New Tab.
A small horse eating from a barrel.
Hungry horse. Open in a New Tab.
An elephant using its trunk to get food.
Hungry elephant. Open in a New Tab.

2025 December 30

A view from a bridge looking down on a small creek with little water.
Path of least resistance. Open in a New Tab.
A low-angled view of the Glen Echo Park sign.
Echo's past. Open in a New Tab.
The top of this merry-go-round looks remarkably like a Unidentified Flying Object.
UFO. Open in a New Tab.
A view of Glen Echo Park, which was constructed in the mid 20th century, and retains its architectural style.
Another world. Open in a New Tab.

2025 December 29

The Christmas Tree at the US Capitol illuminated by lights within the tree.
Better at night. Open in a New Tab.
The lights within the US Capitol Christmas Tree are overexposed in this picture.
Outshine. Open in a New Tab.
A small red ball held up by a thin black wire as part of sculpture represents a single point in space.
You are here. Open in a New Tab.
A large blue chicken sculpture.
Blue. Open in a New Tab.
A poster parodies the Smokey the Bear public service announcements to say that 'only you can prevent tyranny.'
Burn, baby, burn. Open in a New Tab.
The corridor of a Metro Station where people board the train.
The Spine. Open in a New Tab.

2025 December 28

A computer monitor displays one of the final bosses of the game Undertale.
It's the end. Open in a New Tab.

2025 December 24

The Christmas Tree at the US Capitol seen during the day.
Naughty list. Open in a New Tab.
A view of the Washington Monument from far away.
The big pencil. Open in a New Tab.
The tunnel that connects the West and East wings of the National Gallery of Art is partly closed for renovation.
Lavish trench. Open in a New Tab.
A truck with a large LED sign on the side advertises joining the US Border Patrol at the National Gallery of Art.
Missed target audience. Open in a New Tab.
Despite the chaos of the current world order, the US Capitol manages to keep its lawn neatly cut.
A nicely trimed lawn. Open in a New Tab.
A low-angled close-up view of the US Capitol.
Rich versus poor. Open in a New Tab.
A faraway shot of the US Capitol with the reflecting pool in the foreground.
Red versus blue. Open in a New Tab.

2025 December 22

A gated portion of a building requires identification to enter.
Restricted area. Open in a New Tab.
A side angle shot of the White House with the Washington Monument in the background.
The People's house. Open in a New Tab.
Hundreds of people attend the Penny Memorial to honor the US Penny coin.
A house divided can not stand. Open in a New Tab.
A person dressed as Santa watches the Penny Memorial to honor the US Penny coin.
Santa attends the memorial. Open in a New Tab.

2025 December 06

Thin branches line the foreground as the background paints a wide horizon captured entirely by a large lake.
Resting branches. Open in a New Tab.
Thick branches are overlayed on top of a background of calm water.
Sleeping water. Open in a New Tab.
A birdhouse attached to a pole near a basin is left empty.
Vacant birdhouse. Open in a New Tab.
A layer of snow sits comfortably on top of the frozen basin.
Snow on frozen water. Open in a New Tab.
A snowed park bench hibernates for the next person to sit upon.
Snow on a park bench. Open in a New Tab.