Wishlist... realized.

I had a text from my wife at 3:30pm yesterday afternoon. All it said was...

"The next 2 hours are going to go by so slow for you."

I knew it. Santa UPS had stopped by. My constant refreshing, willing of the UPS tracking system to deliver the following to my home.

Cool. My previous hobby was cycling/racing. I thought it was expensive....until I got myself into photography 4 months ago. Tomorrow shopping for a 300L F4 IS lens with my tax refund at BH. Pickup an extra battery for my 30D. What else????

I can't wait to see what my refund looks like, may have to sneak in a couple L primes

What do you shoot primarily?

Cool stuff. Congrats.
I hope my dream list will be realized very soon

I am still new into the hobby. Currently kind of into the bird photography. I read that the 300L is also good for macro shots, landscapes, and portraits. Once I am running out of interesting birds to shoot, I will find something else. I want to shoot some outdoor still life objects. Photoshelter seems to be interested in them. Hopefully, I can sell my some of my pictures soon.

Atheomerase wrote in post #4874475
I can't wait to see what my refund looks like, may have to sneak in a couple L primes

What do you shoot primarily?

Atheomerase wrote in post #4874421
Now, it's just a matter of figuring out the 'inaugural' first shot of the new 5D.

Oh, we can tell you that. As per grande olde POTN tradition: a duck.

ZekaG wrote in post #4874490
Cool stuff. Congrats.
I hope my dream list will be realized very soon

All it takes is patience... or 6 months no interest at B&H!

TooManyShots wrote in post #4874499
I am still new into the hobby. Currently kind of into the bird photography. I read that the 300L is also good for macro shots, landscapes, and portraits. Once I am running out of interesting birds to shoot, I will find something else. I want to shoot some outdoor still life objects. Photoshelter seems to be interested in them. Hopefully, I can sell my some of my pictures soon.

Same here, I'm hoping to start earning some extra cash selling photos, and assisting other photogs, learning to shoot weddings, while I keep shooting concerts and off-road/rally races.

kcbrown wrote in post #4874507
Oh, we can tell you that. As per grande olde POTN tradition: a duck.

Not too many ducks here, so I'm thinking another Subie shot!

Can't get enough photos of the wagon.

NICE, that's awesome, I love how you laid them out so wonderfully just so you could take a picture . Enjoy the setup, the 5D is phenomenal.

No duck though? Hmm....you might lost brownie points for that jk

perryge wrote in post #4874679
NICE, that's awesome, I love how you laid them out so wonderfully just so you could take a picture . Enjoy the setup, the 5D is phenomenal.

No duck though? Hmm....you might lost brownie points for that jk

thanks! I wanted to be sure and document the opening, in the event there was an issue with any of the products.

I was really hoping to keep my brownie points, but if i have to lose some, I suppose it's understandable, no duck and all.

Atheomerase wrote in post #4874421
If only I could have just a single expensive hobby, alas modding the Subie, and new camera equipment is expensive. The wife needs to get a job to let me support my habits with mine!

EXCELLENT purchase. i am lusting after a 5D as we speak.

anyhow, i know what you mean about the expensive hobbies. i've given up on modding the evo, or cars in general; yes photography is expensive, but i can't sell my CE28's for close to what i bought them for when they were new.

Thanks, I'm liking the purchase so far.

Here are the inaugural shots:

What? No duck??

For penance, you will have to shoot two ducks.

(Yes, I know it's harsh, but take it like a man. )

You opened it and then never took a shot with it for 24 hours. Then when you did it wasn't a duck!

I think you should go and stand in the corner with your head held in shame.

Now that's what I'm talking about!
Great choice there!
Congrats!