Exciting news for me to share! I decided to treat myself with a little gift last month and I am just getting around to share it! I bought myself a new beautiful Canon Rebel XTi digital camera!!
I have been wanting to upgrade from my Sony Point and Shoot camera for some time now. I also have been wanting to take a college course on Photography and Photoshop CS3. I am half way there!
I have seen some wonderful photography here in the rain and to be honest, I was so envious of the wonderful talent that I set out my journey on researching on how to duplicate these fantastic pictures.
I have always known in most things in life it's a recipe of passion, talent and equipment. So research is what I did for a few months. I ended up with the package deal at Costco with the XTi Rebel with two lenses and am I having so much fun and I have no clue yet on all the buttons! (Can you tell Taco is a male, see his picture below, left row, second down)
So with no further adieu, I share my beginner photos... now I have something to share online Desiree!!
28 comments • Gilbert Arizona Real Estate - REALTOR® Candace Robinson Broker Associate • April 21 2008 01:51PM
Whatch out the Rebel has a Rebel Camera!!!! nice photos....love the AZ sunset there is nothing better than that!
Shelli
Holy Cow!!! Did you take that picture of the Casa Grande Ruins??? It totally looked like the postcard photo!!! Now I really am impressed! :-)
Shelli Bates
Candace, great job!!! I'd LOVE to take a photography course. I have a stellar camera with all kinds of buttons, and I don't even use them. Almost don't have to................even my little Sony does a good job which I always carry along with my new flip video. Bring it with you Thursday...........;-) We'll take pictures of our meeting, and maybe even a video. ;-)
nice.. BUT, are the dogs really named Taco and Bella? lol..
Shelli --- Shhhhhhhhh.... don't let anyone know about the 'real rebel' me!! LOL..thanks for the comment! See you Thursday.
Missy - Do you have one? I know that there is a place I was at last week that Desiree Daniels told me to add photos and I forgot already!! I am excited to learn more about photography.
Gene - I have heard that too, but for now I have no clue how to operate this beast. I hope to learn soon!
Tom - No doubt I will find some great mentors and advice here in the Rain. In fact, Mike Jones will be here Thursday at our first AZ RE Blogging Network ...he is a great picture taker!
Joan - Thank you...I have so much to learn, I have hundreds of pictures that haven't turned out and need refining. I need to learn fast about exposure, etc. It should be a fun learning curve.
Terry - I agree. I am going searching for some photography groups here in the Rain, any suggestions?
Teri - Come on my friend, when I sign up you are welcome. I am looking so far at MCC or CGCC, they don't start again until August. In the meantime, I picked up a great book at Costco that is full of interesting stuff. I will bring it Thursday for sure.
Nick - Yes, my two little companions are named "Taco and Bella".... catchy don't you agree? Sound familar or make you hungry? LOL ... See you Thursday!
I like all of these shots, but I like this one best, it shows creative juices were flowing...
Hi Candance...
I did not want to read this post.
I did read this post.
I do not need another camera.
I always want another camera.
I will not look on the Internet for the Canon Rebel XTi.
I did look on the Internet for the Canon Rebel XTi.
I am getting off the computer.
Kathleen
P.S. Great photos. Congratulations.
Doreen - That particular photo, Karly grabbed the camera and took that shot! That camera is pretty awesome, we have to go to the desert you and I and start taking photos! Do you think that will help us sell a few more?
Candace...I'm back. (I really did log off but I don't belong to the Active Rain Addicts Group just because I'm addicted to food...the wrong foods I mean. It's because I'm addicted to you people also.)
If I had not purchased two (2) cameras since joining you "Super Shooters" I would probably be buying this one. As I said in my comment, I did look. I saw it on Amazon.com for $649.95. Tempting but I have four (4) digital cameras but only two eyes and two hands.
Debra...Got to the Internet before you. Now I want to know what you found on ebay,
Kathleen
Candace, Kathleen, camera envy...that's it. I will have one soon. But, Candace you need to report how it goes with the learning curve okay? I need a very smart camera because I'm not...that...savvy. Keep us informed and thanks!
Later in the rain~Deb
Pics are great! Overall do you still enjoy your camer. What was the price range for this canon?
Oh, yes. Is this the Rebel that doesn't allow you to use the LCD screen? If so, does the pic quality out weight that issue.
@Sandi - I can't tell you about the LCD screen, I know I have the older version Cannon Rebel, since I've seen a new one come out. I bought my camera and kit at Costco and got the two lenses for like under 1,000 dollars!