I've been taking pictures for as long as I can remember ... starting out with a Kodak Instamatic X-15F camera. My dad taught me much of what I know ... the rest comes from luck. My biggest hurdle right now is patience. I am currently using a Pentax K-r, but still love my Pentax film SLR. I need to learn all of the extra functions, but plan on making this my new full time hobby now that I have more free time. I also play with my sister's Nikon D40 and there are a few shots from that camera on here. I am a phycophile and amateur birder. Thanks for looking at my shots!