26 Things #2 - New

Thanks to our selling some unneeded stuff (furniture, and our "old" computer and monitor), we had a little extra cash on hand, and Jim told me earlier this week to go ahead and order myself a macro lens! I was so excited. Last year at this time, I had been thinking about getting one, but in the end, decided on a new walkabout lens instead, to replace my kit lens. I've never regretted that decision for an instant. Since then, I've learned quite a bit, built on my skills, and experimented a lot. I bought a cheap set of macro filters, and have enjoyed them, but knew that an actual macro lens would be a world of difference. My favorite brown truck delivered my new baby around 30 minutes ago, and I didn't waste any time trying it out!

Honestly, I haven't even read the manual that came with it, and I know I have to do that. But that didn't stop me from immediately putting it on my camera and trying it out, figuring it out as I went. Considering I have no idea what I'm doing, I kind of like what I've gotten so far.  Once I read the manual, I know it'll get even better. I can't wait to take it out tomorrow and play some more!