Well, last night was the South Florida Camera Club's 2007 year end party. There was a lot of gear talk and more food then everyone could eat, and generally a good time all around.

This was the club's first year end celebration and everyone was excited to find out which photos received the most votes from the year's 12 winning photos.

In the end 3 people (2 placed second, and 1 third place) received a copy of one of Annie Leibovitz's books, which could also work as a nice weight for those who like to work out

Then the first place winner received received the grand-prize, which was a brand new Nikon D300!

And the winner turned out to be my wonderful husband (=digitalgrace)!!!

Now for the very best part! After he graciously accepted his gift, my husband then gave a little speech telling everyone he was giving me the camera!

So now I am a very, very happy owner of a D300


Now I just need to clear up my schedule so I can get some time to go play with my new toy. I did take a few test shots earlier and I am already amazed at how well it handles, and the limited amount of noise, even at a very high ISO.

Well, time to get back to work and finish this project so I can play!!!


I would like to say thank you for all of the wonderful comments I have received, and for the new watches! I am really sorry I have not been able to reply very much. I am just really pushing to get this project done, and I have been helping my daughter with some art lessons, so my online life has really had to take a back seat for now. But I do greatly appreciate everything! So, thank you, thank you, thank you!