I finally got around to buying a new camera. It's been something I've been wanting to do for a while, but I never had the money to upgrade. So, I saved a couple of dollars when I could and a year later, was able to purchase what I wanted.

I went back and forth between the Canon Xsi and the Nikon D80 (Canon was newer model). I liked both and reviews for both were good. I knew whatever my decision, I'd be good to go. But in the end I chose the D80.

My dad was a Nikon guy and I remember him always having a camera in his hand. He loved photography and unknowingly passed it on to me. What better way to capture a moment and freeze it in time. Photography allows you to be creative and see beauty in it's rawest form. I find myself more aware of the things around me because your next interesting shot may be right in front of you!

There's beauty and memories to capture and I hope to make my dad proud as I follow in his footsteps.