I would like to introduce you to ...

my new camera. My old one crapped out (again) and shows no signs of life. I was all ready to just buy the same version of my camera and then I had an epiphany--why not upgrade? So here is the deal, there are 3 categories of SLR camera: (1) the basic or entry models $500-$800 range (2) the advanced models $1000-15000 (3) the professional models $3500 plus. You basically double your price every time you go up a category. I formerly has a basic model that was 2 years old (Canon EOS XT Rebel). If I had gone for the equivalent of mine now it would be the XS model. BUT I did not go for the same. Nope I didn't. I upgraded because why not? (besides my bank account being empty from just buying snow tires and going on vacation). It is my hobby, I love it and don't the saints deserve to have nice pictures take of them? Also Shelley bought me a one year FlickrPro account so I need to be able to take nice pics to put them up against the pros.

Soooo are you curious what I got???? ***HAPPY DANCE**** I got the new Canon 60D. It is a nice camera in the "advanced" category and it shoots HD video too. It also comes with a very, very nice lense that is 18mm to 200mm. This lense alone retails at $799.00. So how could I not buy it! Now I have three lenses so of course I had to get a new camera bag to store it all in. Thank goodness for credit cards.

I am still learning how to use my new toy but let me present to you my first shots with it ...

this is my favorite pic. it is daphne the determined daxi yelling at me to stop taking her picture and throw the dam ball!

here pheobe is frozen in anticipation for a cookie I am holding up ... its the only way to bestill this red whirling wonder

here esther is also all eyes on the cookie I am holding

here is one of the newer cats Black Bart. and OH those eyes!

here by popular demand is reggie

and perdy

**check out the post below RE: the Bark & Fitz Santa Pics***