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when i started this, i had only my iPhone 4 for a camera.  i had a lot of cool apps that really pulled the most out of that little 5.5 mp, digital zoom only camera, but it wouldn't capture much of what i wanted. thanks to my sisters, i now have a Canon S5 point and shoot to use.  Angela gave Georgia her dslr, and i was given this to use.  it's a big step up, obviously, but it also forces me to learn the things i'll need to know when i eventually get my dslr.  this S5 has manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, exposure, etc.  i can work on learning each of these settings on their own, as well as how they function in harmony together. i spent a few hours yesterday walking the Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory here in chicago.  i got some shots i really like, but i mostly learned how much i have yet to learn.  i also have some heavy studying to do on basic photo editing in photoshop.  i want to take pictures that are not made by editing, but i also want to get the most ou

Flower

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Flowers

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Flower

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some sort of water lily, i believe.

Flower

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carrot salad on a bed of greens

Lion

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in the zoo, the mighty zoo, the lion sleeps...during the day.

Tiger

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my favorite animal...with a little life gone from his eyes. i suppose the only thing worse than a tiger in captivity is no more tigers...period.
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a little monkey rests in the arms of its mother...or father, i guess. he could be Mr. Momkey.