New to photography, new here, new camera...

[MonteMama]

I'm a very proud new owner of a Canon Rebel XTI. I'd ask you not to tell my husband how much I love the thing, but I don't think it matters, since I suspect he feels the same. Here are some pics I've taken over the past couple weeks, when I've managed to pry it from his hands.
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How am I doing?

 

[Big Mike]

Congrats on the new camera.

I really like the fire hose manifold in #3...great shot.

 

[Buddhabuddha]

Sounds like we are in a similar boat!
Is the pic with the gold layers stacked a photo of a bunch of boxes of candy?

I agree with the above, i love the hydrant.

 

[MonteMama]

Is the pic with the gold layers stacked a photo of a bunch of boxes of candy?

That's exactly right

 

[ShootHoops]

Congrats! I like the 2nd shot the most.

 

[Scooter]

Your photos are good. You should enjoy that new camera of yours and we can expect to see more photos in the future?

 

[///Matt]

I really like the hydrant. Could you explain to me what you did to transfer it sooooo well into b/w?