Does this mean that Serif no longer exists?

No, I wouldn't find it easier because

- My video camera, which took around half of the shots, doesn't have that facility
- I usually take several shots and use the best for checking on the net
- I do the checking when editing or researching for my narration usually several at a time.  Most sites let you do four for free
- I prefer to do the identification from the comfort of my pc with its decent sized screen.

Further comment - My phone is a Samsung Galaxy A16 which is a relatively low end camera which cost around NZ$400 which is approx 200 pound sterling.  As you've seen it's good for closeups and has great image stabilisation although the stabilisation does degrade the image.  My video camera has the advantage that it only takes a second to switch into manual focus to ensure I get what matters sharp.  With my phone you can tap the screen to freeze focus and exposure on a particular point but it's fiddly, doesn't always seem to work and my hands aren't as steady as they used to be.  Also a phone doesn't fit on a tripod like a video camera although I don't recall using a tripod for any of my video camera shots in the video, apart from a few taken from my balcony.  With flower shots there's usually not people or vehicles in the shot so I frequently when editing slow the shot down to half speed.  It helps make the image more steady.  But if you get into extreme closeups then a tripod is essential.

Here it is "Colours All Around".  A Botanical Excursion. https://youtu.be/G9QuXop7USE or https://vimeo.com/1187165456  Take your pick.  A warning, it's 13 minutes long.

Taken over a 10 month period.  The Eden Garden visit was taken with my AVCHD video camera.  With the others it's 50/50 video camera/phone camera.  Yes Albert I do prefer to use my "proper" video camera but my phone is usually in my pocket.

Thanks Gordon.  Very interesting.  You coped well with some difficult lighting situations.  The slings on top of the bells didn't look very strong but obviously coped with the weight.

Thanks Albert.  Tulips are one of nature's most appealing flowers.  As for mobile phones I noticed most were shooting vertically!!

I use my phone for occasional photos nowadays.  I haven't used a still camera for years.  I also use it for some video.  The reason being it's always in my pocket.  I rarely use it for making phone calls!

Of all the old Serif staff the one I most remember is Sarah W.  I often wonder where she is and how she is getting on nowadays.

I find it useful also having it on my pc as photos and videos family send me on WhatsApp are better watched on a proper screen.

I've also just finished a video.  "Summer Sun, Sea & Sand".  Just 8 minutes.  The beaches are very different to Brighton Beach.  Plenty of space and no deckchairs for hire.  It's on YouTube and Vimeo.  Take your pick

https://youtu.be/PlMonE7DPRI

https://vimeo.com/1176460806

Earlier this year I put some more older videos on YouTube.  One was actually an audio visual which started life in 1981 as a dual projector slideshow.  It's had 13,725 views!!!.  Mind you with some views folk may only watch a few seconds.  268 likes and some interesting comments.  My video is historical capturing Samoa as it was then.  It was my first visit in 1981 and subsequently I spent two years there from 1982 to 1984.  My last visit was in 2000 when I passed through Apia on my way to American Samoa.  It's 14 minutes long and should you be interested the link is https://youtu.be/4aSKXj5O2IE

Thanks Gordon for explaining the mystery.

Or I could use your Alfred avatar but you are ageless !!

Short answer - yes.