New Edited Pictures

So I have some new pictures...and their edited...and I'm still waiting on my new lens.

Recent Update, Oh..And Japan

So lately I haven't had much time to use my camera due to the inclement weather around the Raleigh area.  In the meantime, I have been researching what type of lens should be my next.   Due to my limited budget and a need for versatility, I know that I need a zoom lens as opposed to a prime.  Also based on my limited experience as a photographer, I believe money spent on the more expensive canon lenses would be a waste.  So instead, I have decided to go with a Sigma lens.  In particular, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens has caught my eye.  Although it's not as well reviewed as the comparable canon lens, It can be had for a fraction of the cost, and it's image quality is well beyond the capabilities of the 18-55 kit lens that I currently use.  


In other news, I'm going to Japan in April.. Every thing is basically settled. April 12 -24, Sandra and I are packing our bags and heading to the land of the rising sun!  We're taking our 23 hour flight to discover some of the many treasures that Japan has to offer.  I'm planning on staying in Tokyo for about a week, and then spending the rest of the time in some of the more rural areas.  As of now, I'm trying to read more about the country and plan where exactly i will go and what I'll see.


I have a couple of new pictures, nothing special...