Today the popular photo sharing site, Flickr was offline. It set my Canon 40D group in a near panic. Someone shared with the group however, an interesting site to help you determine if indeed a site is down to just you (and the issue is your connection) or it's down to everyone. Down or Not When I went to Down or Not and looked up Flickr.com, this is the information the site gives you;  all the attempts that tried and failed. ... Read More

Have I mentioned how much I love my new camera? Through my forum at UniqueExposures, I learned of another feature this camera, the Canon 40D has. I can hook up the camera to my laptop and with the software,  point my camera  out of the window and sit at my desk and see what the camera is aiming at right on my laptop! I can focus from where I sit at the laptop, I can change the speed and aperature settings from there too. I think ... Read More

I love to visit a nearby place called Kinder Farm Park. I finally got a good weather day to take the near 3 mile hike around with my new Canon 40D. It wasn't easy with all those pounds of camera gear to carry.   For more of the day's photos CLICK HERE (It's the first 14 images) ... Read More

Have you ever observed a humming-bird moving about in an aerial dance among the flowers - a living prismatic gem.... it is a creature of such fairy-like loveliness as to mock all description.  ~W.H. Hudson, Green Mansions I have been trying now for awhile to capture a hummingbird with my new camera. I finally had a little success! Larger image HERE ... Read More

Um....my last post I informed you that I finally purchased my dream camera! - The Canon 40D Well, I've been busy.... The camera has so much going for it. It brings birds right to your eyes! Like this Sparrow: Or this Goldfinch: ...and yesterday Laura and I went to Annapolis and we got some very sharp landscapes as well. I am having so much fun and I am so pleased with the images so far. More Photos at Annapolis ... Read More

For as long as I can remember now, I have wanted a digital SLR camera. Today I finally purchased a fine camera, the Canon 40D. The thing has come with 4 CD's of software to install and 5 manuals to read. Today I took about 180 practice shots, and I think I am really going to like the camera. A few test shots so far: American Goldfinch #1 American Goldfinch #2 Titmouse at the feeder   First Obstacle? I need help threading the strap. *sigh* Any takers? :) Seriously, it's ... Read More