Before a trip to Alaska for Thanksgiving 07, I purchased a Canon Rebel XT in hopes to bring back pictures of the Northern Lights. Well, that didn't work out as planned as it was cloudy the nights I stayed up and fell asleep the night the lights were visible!! :( I have been taking pics since then. I am so obsessed with picture taking and this web site is enabling me...hehehe I mostly try out things I read about online when it comes to taking pictures. Mainly, I just point and click. I would really like to take this to another level by 1. actually, reading the manual, 2 enrolling in a photography class or taking private lessons and 3 doing this on the side for fun and cash if possible. I love to travel and have a gamillion pictures I could upload. I am open to any tips, suggestions, and help you pros can offer. Have a Happy Day :)