Hi, my name is Daisy and this is my first post, so far. I have found DPS's website to be very helpful so far, so I decided to join in the forum as well. I recently (end of June 09) got my first DSLR! well first SLR as a matter of fact. I have always loved taking pictures, ever since my first purple 110 camera I had in grade school. I have managed to get some great shots with my dinky point and shoots in years past and hit a wall last summer when I just couldn't get the results I wanted. I then came to learn the reason, I wasn't able to alter all the settings I needed, which I now can do with my DSLR.
I bought a Nikon D60 and have one lens - the kit lens (18-55mm VR). I have my eye on two more lenses (the 50mm and the 55-200mm both AF-S), but it'll be awhile before I can aquire those... not until I save up again - man this hobby can be pricey
I've been using Photoshop Elements to edit and hope to learn a lot more. I used to think editing was cheating, but now I realize it's a talent. I know i can get some awesome SOOC shots, but can I make them super with editing... hopefully someday.
I'm learning and loving it!! And look forward to talking with some fellow photography lovers.