Completing the Report

I went back to the lab today thinking that my return was going to surprise the Professor. After all, he had dismissed me after I took the photo of Mew, saying that I had done a great job and shooing me out the door. I should have known that he would always be one step ahead of me. When I showed up at the lab he greeted me with “I’ve been expecting you, Todd.” He apparently knows me too well. My next mission is to take the best possible picture of each Pokemon for the report. Oh, and finishing the report. I missed five Pokemon that live on the island. Fortunately, I know just which ones they are and I have a pretty good idea of where to find them.

1. Arcanine- Volcano area, near the end of the track

2. Dugtrio- Tunnel, make Diglett evolve

3. Goldeen- Valley, be ready to take her picture whenever I throw something in the water

4. Gyrados- Valley

5. Muk- Cave

Looks like I've got my work cut out for me!

Rainbow Cloud

It turns out that the first, and only, Pokemon that lives in Rainbow Cloud is Mew. Mew travels around Rainbow Cloud in a protective electromagnetic bubble. This makes it impossible for me to take his picture until I force him outside of it. In order to do this, I had a hunch that the pester balls would be my best ally. After hitting the first blue bubble three times, Mew switched to a yellow bubble. I hit this three times with pester balls and Mew emerged from it. Not for long though, he was running after it and it was very difficult to get a decent shot. Once he got back in his bubble, every time I hit it he would come out. I managed to take a few good pictures before the course ran out.

Although I was not very pleased with my photographs, I chose the one that was closest up, in the center, and not of Mews backside to show the Professor. Despite my grumblings, Professor Oak assured me that it was a wonderful shot. He was also very impressed by the fact that I could get the shot at all and elated at the evidence of Mews natural habitat. He apparently never believed that Mew lived on Pokemon Island and said that “our Pokemon report now as a very memorable picture” all because of my hard work.

Well, just because I was dismissed by the Professor doesn’t mean my work is done. I’m going to return to the lab and request to be able to take more pictures in hopes of getting the perfect shot of each and every Pokemon on Pokemon Island. 

Valley Sign

Well this was definitely the easiest sign, that’s why I saved it for last. Not really, I just sort of forgot about it. From the time Professor Oak explained Pokemon signs giving the really leading hint, “Have you seen a mountain that looks like Dugtrio?” I knew what the sign for this level was. I overlooked the fact that I hadn’t actually taken a picture of it yet. Oh well, that just means I was able to explore the valley area again and get more opportunities for pictures. The first thing I did when going through the valley this time was take a picture of the mountain sign. That way I wouldn’t forget about it again. After I got a picture I was satisfied with, I used the dash engine to speed up the Zero One. I wanted to get a picture of Sandslash before he burrowed into the ground. I managed to capture a few shots of Sandslash, but none were great. At least I have his picture to put into the Pokemon report though. Hopefully I’ll have time later to go back and get better pictures. I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my photography and it bothers me to be handing these shots that I know could be better to the Professor. However, I understand why he’s more concerned right now with getting all of the Pokemon documented in their natural habitat than with having perfect pictures of them. After all, in the end it’s a science report and not an art exhibit.

And speaking of the science aspect, once I presented Professor Oak with the picture of this last sign he was able to figure out what they all meant. The signs are the same as the constellations that can be seen from Pokemon Island. Professor Oak exclaimed, “Now it all makes sense! It’s the sky! Rainbow cloud, floating in the sky, is the last course. Someone in the clouds must have created the Pokemon signs. This could prove very important for Pokemon research!”

Well, that’s why I’m here. Time to go explore Rainbow Cloud and document whatever Pokemon call it their natural habitat. 

The Elusive Cave Sign

Since I had such success getting the signs already, I decided to visit the cave area of the island again. This is my least favorite area to take pictures in because it is just so difficult and confusing. Again, I went with just a few goals in mind. I wanted to get the picture of the sign. I also wanted to get better pictures of Gimer and Weepinbell, as well as try to make Weepinbell evolve and figure out what is in the egg. First, I was able to get a much better shot of Grimer. I found out that if I take pictures of the first two Grimer I see, another emerges on the ledge across from the three Bulbasaur/Ditto. This one is much closer to the Zero One and makes for a much better picture. Last time I was in the cave I noticed two Jigglypuffs, each being chased by a Koffing. I felt bad for them and wanted to stop the Koffings from bullying them, so I hit the Koffings with pester balls until they deflated. Next, I captured a better shot of Weepinbell before knocking it into the pool of water. I figured since this worked with Charmeleon it would work here, and I was right. I snapped a shot of Victreebell before the Zero One moved on to the next area of the cace. Here, I decided to play the Pokeflute. The Pokeflute was the key to hatching Zapdos’ egg, so I thought it might work for this egg as well. When I played the flute Jynx began to dance around and the egg began to shake. Eventually, Articuno hatched out of it. I took a beautiful shot of him right after he emerged from his shell and began to fly. After Articuno flew away, I quickly snapped a shot of Jynx as it danced a “jolly dance” according to Professor Oak. The very last shot I took was of two Jigglypuffs singing on what appeared to be a stage. Professor Oak really loved this pose, calling it “Jigglypuff on stage” and awarding me 500 points just for the pose.

After I completed this run through, I realized I hadn’t found the Pokemon sign. I went back again and took pictures of a lot of different suspicious-looking formations and was glad when one of them developed into a sign. The signed turned out to be a constellation of Mew, found only when looking behind the Zero One from the pool where Weepingbell was. I am very glad that I found this sign on my second try- this a very nerve-wracking and frustrating course for me!

River

This time down the river, I decided to concentrate on just a few things. The most important is finding the sign in this area of the island. Unlike the other areas, this time I have no idea where the sign could be. The second thing is waking up Vileplume and getting her picture. Thankfully, these two things ended up going hand in hand. Knowing that apples and pester balls didn’t have any effect on Vileplume, I tried the Pokeflute. She immediately woke up and started dancing. Professor Oak loved my shot of Vileplume, commenting “isn’t the Pokemon dance fun?!” As I was taking her picture, I noticed a curious rock formation behind her. I realized that it was the shape of Cubone and quickly snapped a few shots of it. This was the Pokemon sign for the river area. After I found the Pokemon sign I went there for, I concentrated on getting better shots of Pokemon I had already documented. I was able to get a better shot of Shellder, even though it still wasn’t in the middle of the frame. I also took much better shots of Slowpoke and Psyduck. Overall, this was a successful run and I am very happy with my progress so far.

Tunnel Sign

Well I’m still on a quest for the hidden Pokemon signs. My next stop is the tunnel to try and find the sign that’s hidden there. This time through the tunnel, I decided to see what the Pokeflute would do in this level. What I really want to do is figure out who or what is inside that egg near Pikachu. I realized that when I play the flute near Pikachu, Pikachu emits electricity. So I decided to lure Pikachu towards the egg and then play the Pokeflute. Good thing I have great instincts not only when it comes to photography! When Pikachu emitted the electricity near the egg, a Zapdos hatched from it. Zapdos then flew over to the old generator and got it going, turning on the electricity in the old tunnel. I was able to get a great shot of Zapdos- a wonderful thunder jolt according to the Professor. Then, I concentrated on capturing a better shot of Zubat. I found that if I look forward rather than upwards when the doors open I can capture a nice shot of Zubat. I was looking around for the sign, but I already had a good idea of where it would be. Towards the end of the course there were some odd-shaped pipes sticking out of the ground. Originally I thought this was the sign, but as I approached I realized that after Zapdos turned on the power in the tunnel, there was a light projecting through the pipes and casting a distinctly Pokemon-shaped shadow on the wall. After the sign, the last thing I wanted to capture was a better picture of Magneton. Last time, Professor Oak said that Magneton was not centered in the shot that I showed him. This time, I made sure to center one of the three parts that make up Magneton.

Volcano Success!

Going to the volcano again I knew I wanted to get a better picture of Rapidash. Unfortunately, I missed my opportunity. I was too busy looking at the strange purple smoke coming out of the hole to my left. It certainly looked like the Haunters that were in the tunnel. I tried throwing pester balls at it to see if anything would happen. Suddenly, the purple haze turned into a face. I snapped a shot because I knew that this could be the sign I was looking for. Next, I took my time at the point in the track where the egg blocked my progress. I figured I might as well get a better shot of Charmander while I was there. I lured them close to me and let them call many friends over. The picture was worth the wait- Professor Oak deemed it much better than the last. Then I remembered my prized shot of the Fighting Magmar that the Professor didn’t like because it wasn’t “centered.” I decided to try again, this time centering one Magmar to the Professor’s liking. My guess about Pokemon hiding in the lava turned out to be correct- there were Growlithe hiding in the three lava pools near the end of the course. I made sure to snap a good picture of Charmeleon before I knocked him into the lava again. I wanted another shot at Charizard- the Professor didn’t give me a lot of credit on the size of my last one. Overall, this was a very successful run. I managed to get better pictures of several Pokemon, found a couple new ones, and found the Pokemon sign for this area of the island. For all my hard work the Professor presented me with the Pokeflute. He told me to use it often to see rare Pokemon poses. Now I’m off to the tunnel to find the sign from that area, then to the river to attempt to find better poses.  

On the Hunt for Signs

With the idea of Pokemon signs in mind, I traveled back to the beginning again. I’ve always been a very methodical person and this seems like the best way to ensure I don’t miss anything. I noticed a curious rock formation on my previous trips through the beach area that looked like a crab. Sure enough, when I focused my camera on it this time my viewfinder read ‘sign?’ My suspicions were confirmed back at Professor Oak’s lab. He said this was just the sign he’d been looking for. I sped up the Zero One several times throughout this run to capture better shots. I was able to get the same shot of Doduo I had before, only closer up this time. I also got a slightly better shot of Lapras. After the beginning of the course things started to get interesting. I woke up Snorlax with a pester ball again and maganged to get a nicely centered shot this time. Pester balls also came in handy when I threw them into some high grass on the left hand side of the track and Scyther emerged. Two Pikachu came out after Scyther and began doing flips on the two stumps after the grass. I found out that the Professor really liked this Pikachu pose, calling it “Pikachu on a Stump” and awarding extra points for the pose as well as the multiple Pikachu in the shot. So far, I have recorded 49 kinds of Pokemon for the Professor Oak’s Pokemon Report. Since he awards points for each picture, he decided that after I earn 1150 more points I will have earned access to another tool to make my picture taking easier. I know that there are a lot of Pokemon I haven’t photographed yet in the volcano so I’m going to head back there next. First on my list is Charmeleon, who I didn’t capture before he transformed into Charizard last time. I also have a sneaking suspicion that there are more Pokemon hiding in the lava around the volcano that I can use pester balls to find. And I can’t forget about the signs that are hidden somewhere in each area. 

Exploring the Valley- Twice

What a fast course! I was able to get pictures of a lot of different kinds of Pokemon, but unfortunately the pictures are not that great. I took pictures of Squirtle, Mankey, Graveler, Staryu, Starmie, and Dratini. The best shot was of Starmie- it was a decent size and a great pose, but it wasn’t in the middle of the frame. These Pokemon are fast in this part of the island.  I captured a great pose of Dratini, but it was not nearly in the middle of the frame. From now on, my strategy for this course will be to take my entire roll of film in hopes of catching the perfect shot! At least now that I know what to expect, I can try again. I’m also going to try to figure out how to activate that “suspicious switch” that Professor Oak pointed out.

I went back to the Valley a second time, this time I was ready for the course. I knew from last time that if I hit the Geodude’s with pester balls they fall and I can get a decent shot. I also snapped a shot of Sandshrew after I threw it some apples- impressing Professor Oak with it’s “jolly” pose. I captured an even better shot of Starmie during this run- this time it was in the middle of the frame. I also snapped a better shot of Mankey that was closer up and a better pose than my last one. I was able to get this shot by waiting until the Zero One lined up with the one Squirtle that didn’t run away at the end of the course. Once the Zero One, the Squirtle, and the Mankey were lined up, I threw a pester ball at the Squirtle. This made Squirtle rocket up the cliff and knock Mankey off. Mankey fell down near the switch and I quickly snapped his picture before hitting him with a pester ball. The pester ball made him fall over backwards onto the switch, activating it and leading me to one of Professor Oak’s labs. Here, he told me about Pokemon signs. Pokemon signs are formations that look like Pokemon. The Professor wanted me to take pictures of these signs because he believes they will lead us to some hidden area of the island. I already have a few ideas in mind about these signs and I can’t wait to get started hunting for them. Professor Oak gave me another new item to help me on my quest- the dash engine. The dash engine speeds up the Zero One so that I can catch different angles and poses of Pokemon as I explore their island habitat. 

Tunnel Again, Again.

This time I went through the tunnel, I was able to get a nice shot of Magikarp. The Professor especially loved the splashing pose. I also got a shot of Diglett trying to go underground- another noteworthy pose according to the Professor. I was able to capture a nice shot of Magneton as well, but the Professor didn’t count it as being centered. It’s tough to center a Pokemon that’s in three pieces! I guess I know what he’s looking for next time- one of the pieces has to be in the center. The good news is I have now proven myself enough for the Professor to allow me access to another part of the island.  

Back to the Beginning

Well, I decided to start from the beginning again like I said. I went back to the beach, and although I didn’t find any new Pokemon I did manage to get much better pictures of the ones that were already there. I took better pictures of Butterfree, Lapras, Chansey, Kangaskhan, and Pidgey. Although Professor Oak really liked the pose of my picture of Snorlax (he was waking up and scratching his tummy) the Professor said that the photo wasn’t centered. I’m still having trouble getting a decent picture of Lapras, I can’t seem to gethim close enough to shore. I am proud of the picture I took of Chansey- I captured a very a funny pose according to the Professor. I was also able to get a shot of “gust using Pidgey” with two Pidgey in the shot. I just need to capture a picture of one more kind of Pokemon to show the Professor that I am ready to go to the next course. 

Crazy Cave

Wow, the cave was very disorienting the first time through! I didn’t know which way was up or which direction I was going half the time! I can tell that there are a lot of Pokemon hiding here and it’s going to take several tries to photograph them all. First I took a picture of Zubat, which was much easier than in the tunnel area. I even got two of them in the same picture. I saw Grimer off in the distance and snapped a picture of him, even though I knew the Professor wouldn’t like it because it was too far away. There were three Bulbasaur on a ledge, but they were acting really odd. I decided to throw apples and pester balls at them to see if anything would happen. The Bulbasaurs weren’t really Bulbasaur’s at all- they were Dittos. I managed to get all three Dittos in one picture. Next I saw a Jigglypuff being chased by Koffing. They went right by me and I was able to get great shots of both. The Professor loved the pose of Jigglypuff, which seemed a little mean to me because he was scared to death, and loved the size of the picture of Koffing. The only thing he didn’t like was that Jigglypuff wasn’t in the middle of the frame. I guess he’s never studied photography- a perfectly centered picture is very ascetically boring. I guess that’s scientists for you. Next I saw Weepingbell. I hit it with an apple and took a picture, but the Professor scolded me. He reminded me that Pokemon do not like being photographed from behind. I thought it was a cool shot. The last Pokemon I saw was Jynx. There were two Jynx laying down in a pool of water on either side of a jewel-like egg. Professor Oak said that the picture would be better if more of Jynx was in the shot, because just her head was above water. I don’t know how to get her to move though, neither the apple nor the pester ball had any effect. Maybe the Professor has something else to give me. At any rate, he said that I will find out what the next course is when I take pictures of three more Pokemon. I know that I missed Charmeleon in the volcano because I hit him into the lava and he became Charzard. I bet there are other Pokemon hiding in the lava around the volcano as well, and I know there’s something hiding in the dunes on the beach. Also, I think that I can somehow get more Pokemon (like Diglett) to evolve into new Pokemon. I’m going to sleep on that tonight and give it another go tomorrow. I’ll probably start from the beginning and run through all the courses in order again tomorrow. That way I’ll hopefully not miss anything. 

Second Time's a Charm

Now that I have the pester ball, the river is a much more fun place to photograph Pokemon. I was able to flush out two Poliwag’s and take one’s picture as it jumped into the river- a shot Professor Oak deemed “very nice.” Unfortunately, the pester ball didn’t help with everything. I was able to capture a better shot of Shellder by only 10 points- meaning it was a tiny bit closer up. However, I did capture a much better shot of Slowbro because I knew what to expect this time. During my last run, I had seen several Metapods on the ceiling of a rock cliff, but I knew that I couldn’t have gotten a good shot. This time I used the pester ball and one fell down right in front of me! On top of the close-up shot, there were other Metapods in the backgroud so Professor Oak really loved this shot. I also managed to get a much better picture of Psyduck this time around. Last time I had seen weird moving pieces of a rock wall, and so I decided to  use the pester ball on them to see what they were. They turned out to be Porygons and I was able to get two of them in one picture. I saw another Porygon hiding after I left these two and decided to flush him out as well. When he popped out of the wall, he landed on a switch that opened up an old dam and led to a cave, which is where I will be exploring next.

River Run

Well, my first run through the river area wasn’t too satisfying. There were so many Pokemon to photograph but they were all in hiding! Poliwag was the first Pokemon I saw, it was way up on the riverbank behind the tall grass. I was only able to get a couple shots of Poliwag and the best one received only a few points from Professor Oak’s scoring system. All he had to say was that the size was not very good. Next, I saw a hollow log and nearby a hiding Bulbasaur who I could not coax out with food. I thought that maybe there would be another Bulbasaur inside the log, so I threw an apple near the opening. Surely enough, one came out, but I was already so far down the river that I couldn’t get the shot I wanted. Professor Oak liked the picture of Bulbasaur that I did get, especially since it had such a happy face because of the apple and because you could see the top of the hiding Bulbasaur behind it. Next I saw Slowpoke and was able to get a decent shot of him. Suddenly, Shellder popped out of the water. I was only able to get a very quick snapshot of him that Professor Oak didn’t like at all. It was taken from much too far away. Next I lured another Slowpoke to an area where it looked like he could go fishing. He stuck his tail in the water and came out with a shell on it- transforming him into a Slowbro. Again, I was too far down the river to get a perfect picture of Slowbro but I managed to snap a decent shot. I saw Psyduck next and took a snapshot of him, which Professor Oak also didn’t like because it was taken from too far away. The last Pokemon I was able to get a picture of was Cloyster, which came out decent. The final Pokemon I saw, but was not able to capture a picture of, was Pikachu. I hit him with an apple and he took off- something that Professor Oak calls “speed Pikachu.” I have a feeling if I can get a picture of this Pikachu it would really impress the Professor!

Despite my many setbacks this run, the Professor decided that I take pictures at a good pace.  To make your work easier he gave me his latest invention- a pester ball. I can throw the pester ball at places where I think Pokemon are hiding to try to flush them out. I already know that I’m going to be running the river course again right away using the pester ball!

Exploring the Volcano

Today, I started taking pictures with my first trip to the volcano area. The trip started with several Rapidash running towards me. I wasn’t quite ready for this but I still managed to get a decent picture. Professor Oak really liked the pose I was able to capture of a Rapidash neighing. Next, I came across some Vulpix. I threw two of them some apples and was able to get a great capture of their happy dance. After I took pictures of the Vulpix I was stopped by a giant egg on the track. Rather than try and get by it right away, I took advantage of the stopped motion. There were two Charmander on the side of the track, so I threw them some apples. They quickly called over more Charmander and I was able to get a shot with seven of them in the picture! Once I was satisfied with my shot, I threw an apple at the egg in hopes that it would move. I was right- it rolled right into the lava and Moltres hatched out of it. I was able to capture what Professor Oak deemed “a wonderful pose!” of Moltres spreading its wings for the first time. Next, I threw apples in between two Magmar hoping that something would happen like with the Charmander. Turns out that Magmar are not as nice as Charmander, and rather than calling their friends they decided to fight over the food. I snapped a shot of one torching the other with its breath- a pose Professor Oak loved and called “fighting Magma.” The only problem with this shot was that it wasn’t in the middle of the frame- there was one Magmar on either side. I thought it was a nicely composed shot, but Professor Oak is set in his ways about how he wants the pictures composed for the Pokemon Report. The last pokemon I was able to capture was Charizard- what a lucky find! I actually was just throwing Charmelon some food but I hit him in the head and knocked him into a pool of lava, where he transformed into Charizard!

Professor Oak says I’ll find out what the next course is when I take a picture of one more type of Pokemon. 

Finding the Hidden Path

Professor Oak told me that there is a hidden path in the tunnel, so I wanted to go back through that area again. I took forty-five pictures this time. The first one that I had the Professor review was a new picture of an exploding Electrode. This was closer-up than the first and I had a feeling he would like it better, which he did. I managed to get a better picture of Zubat, but it wasn’t centered in the frame so I received no points for that. One of these times I’ll catch him just right! I did manage to get a better picture of Diglett, one showing him about to go back underground. I also got a much better picture of an Electrabuzz because he got angry after I took his picture and started shooting electricity. I was also able to finally get a picture of a Magnemite because I threw them some food to distract them. Last time they would start emitting electricity when I tried to take their picture and my camera wouldn’t focus. I lured the three Magnemite together and they formed a Magneton. However, I was only able to photograph Magneton from behind and according to Professor Oak, “it disappoints Pokemon to be photographed from behind.” It was a successful run, however, because I was able to photograph two new kinds of Pokemon and I found the hidden path that leads to the volcano area.

Back to the Beach

After I got the apple from Professor Oak, I decided to go back to the beach area of the Island. The first thing I wanted to do was lure Pikachu over to the surf board that was sitting a little further down the beach. My instinct was right- Pickahu started playing on the surf board and I was able to take some great pictures! Professor Oak thought so as well- he called it “Surfing Pikachu” and awarded the picture extra points. He called the pose I captured “very lively!” Next, I wanted to lure Lapras closer to me so I threw some Pokemon food in the water. Sure enough, he surfaced closer, and with friends! I got a nice, relaxed pose of him, though I would have loved to have a good picture of more than one of him. Next I threw some food into the water and Magikarp popped out. I was able to capture a “good splash” according to Professor Oak, but I’m not too happy with the size or even the pose. I’ll get a better picture of him. I saw an Evee (but haven’t gotten her picture yet) chasing a big pink puff, so I threw an apple at it and it turned out to be Chansey! I snapped and OK shot of him. Last time I went through the beach area, I noticed Kangaskhan in the distance. This time, I threw some Pokemon food at him. He didn’t turn around, so I decided to make him angry. I hit him in the back with it and he turned around angrily, making for a great shot. Lastly, I took a picture of Meowth again, but this one was much better than my first. I only took pictures of three new kinds of Pokemon, but I was able to get some much better shots of some that hadn’t been that great last time. This Pokemon food is a huge help with getting good pictures. I hope Professor Oak has something else up his sleeve that will make my work even easier. I still haven’t been able to figure out how to wake up Snorlax or who is hiding in the bushes on the beach.

Tunnel Area (First Run)

After he reviewed my pictures from the beach, Professor Oak let me move on to the next area of the island, the tunnel. I took fifty-three pictures this time. The first picture I chose to show Professor Oak was of Pikachu on an Electrode, or as he called it, “Pikachu on a Ball.” He loved this pose and gave the picture extra points just for that. Next, I showed him my picture of Electrode. He loved the fact that it was a picture of an exploding Electrode and that there were other Electrodes in the picture. My picture of Kakuna was from a bit too far away, but it was a great pose. Then he reviewed my picture of Electrabuzz, which was a good size and great pose (I snapped him after he fainted in the wake of an exploding Electrode). I tried really hard to get a picture of Zubat, but he only flies overhead when the door to the next area of the tunnel opens and it’s extremely difficult to get a good shot. I snapped a picture of a purple haze which I had a feeling was Haunter, and when I reviewed my pictures I was right. The last picture I showed Professor Oak from my first run through the tunnel area of Pokemon Island was of Diglett, which was an acceptable picture but I know I can do better. This run I took pictures of six new kinds of Pokemon. Professor Oak was so pleased with my progress so far that he gave me something to help me get better pictures- Pokemon food in the shape of an apple. With this, I can lure Pokemon closer to me and to different places. It’s going to be so much easier to get better pictures now that I can get them to come closer and lure them to where I want them for better poses. I can’t wait to get out on the island again with the Pokemon food to help me!

First Run!

The first time I explored the beach, I was a little overwhelmed. I had trouble focusing on the first Pokemon I saw, which was Pidgey. There were three flying right in front of the Zero One! Professor Oak liked the pose of the Pidgey I brought him and gave me highest marks for it. The size was so-so, but the technique was good (right in the middle of the frame) and there were other Pidgey in the picture, which I learned is always a good thing. Next, I saw a Pikachu. He was just sitting there, waiting for his picture to be taken. I got a decent size shot of him, he was in the middle of the frame and he looked happy. Then a Doduo ran across my path before I was ready. I got a shot of him as he ran away, and even though the pose was great he was just too small in the frame. Next, I tried to get a picture of Butterfree. There were many around, but it was tough to get a good shot because it kept moving around so much! I saw a Lapras surface in the ocean in the distance and quickly snapped a shot. He was way too far in the distance for it to be any good, though. Meowth kept popping up, but my favorite picture was of him passed out after the Pidgey’s got mad at him for raiding their nest. On my first excursion, I took pictures of six different kinds of Pokemon. I have to say, it is a very nerve-wracking experience. I hate that I have to keep moving in the Zero One rather than walking around and being able to take my time. It's all part of Professor Oak's plan to not disturb or upset the Pokemon too much. Thankfully, I can revisit each area of the island as many times as I want so I can get the best pictures possible!

Getting Started

Today, Professor Oak approached me about taking pictures for his Pokemon Report. He wants me to photograph Pokemon in their natural habitat, Pokemon Island. Professor Oak is a little strange, but I know his findings are going to be important. He needs quality pictures to accompany his scientific findings, and when it comes to Pokemon, I'm the guy for the job. I can't wait to go to Pokemon Island to start work! I'm excited to explore Pokemon Island and it's variety of climatic and geographic regions. I've heard that the island has everything from beaches to volcanos. Professor Oak says he has created an amphibious vehicle that he calls the Zero One for me to use to get around the island. He's already laid out the tracks for me to travel based on his research of where Pokemon live and hide. Each time I go out, I'll have a roll of 60 pictures to take. When I come back I'll choose my best pictures of each Pokemon and bring them to Professor Oak to review. He'll choose the best pictures based on the size and pose of the Pokemon as well as the technique of the picture using a point system. It's going to be an exciting and challenging experience- this is the big break I've been waiting for!