New camera, new journey. What's the best way to learn how to work a new camera? To get out there and take pictures. The only problem has been the weather over the past 4 weeks. Rain, rain, wind and even more rain and wind. So I have had to be content with reading up on my "Dummies Guide To..." and hoping that my day off work would eventually clash with a dry day. YIPPEE!!!! And so Sunday dawned dry, bright, frosty and miracle of all miracles - sun shining and blue skies. Perfect day to take out my new Canon 450 and introduce it to the elements. Who says you have to travel far to be adventurous? My doorstep will be an exotic and far flung destination to many people across the world. Rural South Lanarkshire
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