Hello and thank you for visiting my photostream. I got into photograhy on a serious amateur level when I purchased my DSLR in the fall of 2008 while replacing my P&S. I find this hobby quite addictive, challenging from both technical and creative aspects, and very enjoyable (and sometimes frustrating.) But the best part of this hobby is that now when I see something, whether it's an object, a scene, or whatever, I see patterns, color combinations, shapes, textures, surroundings, and of course the all important light. Those are all properties I've previously never really gave much attention to. Anyway, there's lots for me to learn and do in the world of photography, so any constructive criticism, tips, etc. is very welcomed.