Stoveface

so today i upgraded my camera.  i just purchased a 50D.  having just about finished my first photography class, i feel like i deserved to reward myself.  i've now been forced to use the manual settings on my camera and not rely on those little icons that try to set everything for you, and i feel like i'm actually starting to really love shooting again.  not just the outcomes, because everyone loves that part, but the process.  so once my new camera's battery finishes charging, i'm off to play photographer all around NYC.  i'll be interested to see if my pictures get better as a result of the upgrade in equipment.  :)

regarding the photo by the same name (police line)...... so last night we were walking our dogs and heard a screech, a thud, a louder thud, the sound of scrapping metal on pavement and then a really loud thud.  a motorcycle t-boned a bicycle, hit the pavement and slid into a parked car.  both people involved in the accident died (i found out today).  i've never seen a dead body that close, nor have i seen that much blood.  it was horrific and really put life into perspective.  i mean, both of these guys were going about their business, possibly headed home and probably thinking about their respective night's activities, tomorrow's plans, and