Thanks for the comments guys! They're sincerely appreciated! :)
It's way easier now to get into photography because digital provides instant gratification....no processing time! ;) There are so many self-help books and courses available at your local community centers and on the internet. You should look them up, it's quite fun!
All I did was pick up a cheap camera to start with 6 years ago and starting shooting. The camera prices have really dropped so there is a camera for every budget these days.
Yes, glass is not so fun. You'll just have to stop by Toronto for the real thing. ;)
Wow Karen, your comments are too nice. My technical aspects are way off in many of my photos.....still a lot to learn. But, thank you! :o And I'll pass the comments over to the kitties as well. ;)
The lens is the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro. It's quite bulky/heavy compared to my other lenses, so I really need to get the tripod out and work with it that way.