My Valentine

Brian completely surprised me on V-day with an unexpected gift -- the highly coveted Canon EOS Rebel T1i. I have been drooling over this camera since early 2010 when it came on my radar. But at the time, I had a totally functional little Sony Cyber-shot that fit all of my needs, so no need to upgrade. But then Scotty got ahold of the Sony and all went to hell and this past Monday, the Canon walked into my life...and changed it forever.

So I know virtually nothing about photography. And even after reading the entire booklet provided by the good people at Canon, I still know nothing. Regardless, I trotted the Bear, my new camera, and a chai tea latte out to the park for a serious photo shoot this afternoon, and here are the results.

Also, you might notice Scotty's new haircut...it is waaaay short. The barber got a little clipper-happy, and before I knew it, Scotty was shorn like a little sheep. It took a few days for us to get used to it, and now I kind of like it. He looks like a Marine. Or a bouncer. We've started calling him "The Enforcer." ID's please.

My little photo journal:

On the drive to the park, as we stopped for gas.

Zoolander Face Bear

At the park. Small bear in a big world.

Wee Bear

Scotty analyzing the gravel.

Thoughtful Bear

Peering out from the train.

Blue-eyed Bear

Tunnel Bear.

Cylindrical Bear

The Mayor, waving to voters.

Political Bear

Let's play with as much gravel as we can, and then truck it home and rub it in Mom's couch...

Messy Bear

The end.

More photos coming soon! I LOVE my new camera!!!