Planetandrea Hi Andrea! It really doesn't matter what kind of camera you have - we have people with about every type there is here - just a desire to improve your photography. Love seeing your shots, lovely self-portrait!
Stanycjw Welcome Peter! You must be glad to be here, you introduced yourself 3 times! So welcome, welcome, welcome! Nice to be retired and have time for photography. Nice camera you have; I have a 400D, too.
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GEli Hi Garrett. My husband has a masters in chemistry, ended up a dentist, so who knows what you'll do with that degree! Glad you're ok with critiqueing; I think you can learn as much from that as taking shots yourself. Nice lighting in your self portrait.
Jboy Hi Jonathan! Lucky you going to Italy! Tons of potential for great shots there! Glad to see you're making the most of the lens you have. After some time, you'll know what direction you want to take when buying anything else for your camera.
Atlas88 Wow, lots of new 400D owners here! Love your chair shot. Excellent composition.