I Love life and the outdoors. I love photography, even now more than ever since I do not have to buy film, have it processed and wait a few days to see what I have or don't have. And the later is the most likely. I have always liked Canon equipment and that is what I use. I currently have a EOS50D body and a EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM lens. I wanted an all around lens and found this one to meet most of my needs. I would love to have all primes but wouldn’t we all. This lens is phenomenal a bit heavy but I like that because you know it is quality. Also since I have a wide range I don’t have to change lenses out which keeps dust and dirt out of the body. My only wish is that I could use a 1.4 extender. I do not know why Canon hasn’t came out with this product. I want to upgrade the body but I am just waiting for some prices to drop. I bought the Canon 430EXII flash and now I wished I would have spent the extra 200 for the 580. I am learning all the time about capturing great photo’s. And I am so happy that most photographers are more than happy to answer any question you may have. I am so happy God has gifted me with an eye for good photographs. It is funny when I walk around I am always looking at things in much different ways than most people. I look at other photographers photos and some are just absolutely breathtaking. Everything perfect, lighting, colors, perspective it is beautiful art. Some people say I take good pictures they just haven’t seen the pictures I have from other photographers.