Cameras are Nifty

I love the close up lens.  Instant gratification - this took minimal effort:

I call it, "Colored pencils on glass."  Mainly 'cause that's what it is.

Tried out the tripod last night and the polarizing and density filters and the wide angle lens today. The night shots were nothing special - hardly worth the time it took to schlep the tripod outside and expose them.  Below is the sun surrounded by blurry details.  Eh, very so-so.  I'd give it an F+, with the plus only given for effort. I have some practicing to do: