I can't call myself a "photographer". The camera to me is simply a tool that registers what I see and enjoy; an external memory if you will. I'm not trying to conform to universal aesthetics; here I try only to share what to me appears interesting, moving, funny, or simply beautiful.
My tools of trade at the moment: Nikon D40 with kit lens (great little camera!), Nikkor 55-200VR, Sigma 10-20 1:4-5.6 DC HSM and (of course!) IrfanView.