This is my first DSLR, purchased in December 2006. I also picked up the 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G lens to go with it.

To this day I still view it as an extravagance. Okay, one that I love, but still. I was perfectly happy with my film Nikon F80 except for one thing: having to wait until the entire roll of film was finished before I could get my pictures. I'm not a prolific shooter, so it could take me months to finish off a roll. Now, thanks to digital, I have instant gratification.

It is by far the most complicated camera that I've ever laid my hands on. Part of me is in awe of what it's capable of, and how many settings I can customize; the other part misses the "simplicity" of shooting with good old film. I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with it.

Once I accumulate enough photos, I'll organize them into galleries. But for now, here they all are - at least, the ones I feel like sharing.

Update July 8, 2009: New gallery: Yosemite 2009

Update October 13, 2008: New gallery: Sedona 2008.

Update October 12, 2008: New photos added to Local Hiking gallery.

Update September 15, 2008: New gallery: Local Hiking.