Peace

What I always hope for at this time of year.

I made this ages ago but added a few more lights this year since it is going to stand alone as my outside decorations this year.

Not too many photos lately mostly because at the Provincials Volleyball tourney my Rebel started having shutter issues. It's in the shop getting checked out but most early reviews are that I've already gotten far more shots out of it than it might be expected to produce. I had the idea that it was starting to act up even before the fall road trip (I could sense a different sensation in the shutter from time to time) & I am very thankful it held out for that trip.
Here she is 'stripped down' before going to the shop.

My plan going forward is to replace my Rebel with either another Rebel or something a little further up the product line but I also have added a Canon G11 to the mix. A compact camera but with all the 'creative controls' ie the ability to shoot manual. It's a slick little camera so far & I'm hoping it will be my new 'walking around & work shots' camera so I can get more life out of whatever replaces my Rebel.

Feels weird not having a DSLR... so for the interim I have also borrowed a Rebel XTi from a friend so hopefully I'll still be able to shoot some basketball... that's once I get the charger for it. I tried the G11 on the weekend & it took a few decent shots but DSLR is the way to go for that purpose.

Watch for 'The G11 Experiment' soon in the form of some kind of personal shooting challenge. Due to commence as soon as I get the office computers back up & running. "Lets replace the server in December when I have 'lots' of time!" Wonderful idea. At least I have email again. Sort of...