Holy Mud.

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"pro-sumer"!!

I wasn't sure of your status so played it conservative. Your photos look pro quality but didn't know if you actually got paid for it.

LOL, no, actually I was exagerating it anyhow. I am nothing more than a hobbyist photographer who has been at it since highschool....

BTW: The main reason that I like digital is that due to my LACK of expertise - I take 30 pix & pray that 2 turn out.

True. Digital does allow a lot more room for error, and a lot more photos, so chances are, you are gonna get at least a few decent shots when you take 200 photos. Problem for me though, is that when I take 200 shots, I want at least 100 good ones, and 50 really nice ones, and 25 stunners and at least 3 or 4 jaw dropping photos. I think there is a definite advantage when you are using nice gear, there is no question. However, I think that quality equipment combined with a strong working knowledge of real photography priciples, and a good understanding of the camera and lens itself, will yield better photos every time. And then there is the "extra mile" that good photographers go to get that special shot. I think creativity does play a part, but there is a lot of technical and a lot of experience.

That said, I think a person with all of the above except for the expensive gear can really take nice shots if they know what they are doing, even if they are using a $200 point and shoot.

Its too bad Jofotoz and Pho2gr4 aren't here to add their 2 cents!

Bart