So, I broke down (it doesn’t require a lot to make that happen) and bought the new camera I’ve been wanting for forever. Well, kind of wanting for forever. I’ve wanted a new camera ever since I purchased one for the ex-fiance for his birthday, because it was so small and light-weight and my point and shoot is kind of a beastly dinosaur. So, I’ve been looking. But the other day, when I saw the pictures KP shot with her camera, I decided I really wanted a digital SLR. So, I did it. I am the proud new owner of a Nikon D40 SLR and I am so excited. I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m loving it. After watching the AC photo shoot today (they were using my house for the back drop), I realized that a) I have a long way to go and b) I am excited to stage some pics and see what it can do (or what I can do with it). Here are my first attempts. Nothing too impressive, but I had a good time.