It's because of these birds

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

that I need to get a DSLR. They are fascinating to me and my point and shoot just doesn't do them justice. A local 'nature' area near me provides opportunities for photos like this....

and these

[Celebration]

1. Wow I love that web!!

That's amazing.

Well, I certainly do NOT want to discourage you from getting a DSLR, and at some point I might even get one, but I am happy with my Lumix with extreme zoom--

Lumix DMC-FZ100 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)

Amazon reviews

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-FZ100-Digital-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/product-reviews/B003WJR68U/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I chased a hawk into a tree the other day, and could barely see him because he was in the shade, and I was in the sun, and I got this photo..........



Taking photos of birds is so much fun that sometimes I wonder why I bother with anything else. I love photography of any kind, but nothing satisfies me as much as sneaking up on a bird and capturing it. But setting up shots with tripods, etc. doesn't appeal to me much. I generally like to move around more than that.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

2. Wow!

That's a great photo. :bounce:

[Solly Mack]

3. That web necklace is outstanding!!!

[Elfin Yeti]

4. I just love the second one!

All are nice but wow, the composition and the contrast of hard/soft is wonderful!

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Adding my wow for the last 2.

#2 is a lovely point of view, and I like the colors too.
the web "necklace" in #3 is enchanting.

[Mira]

6. Real winners with the webs. Hard to chose between them, they each have

great strengths.
:thumbsup: