New Toy

I finally received my new Canon Rebel T1i. May I just say how sweet this camera is. Unfortunately, my favorite photographic subjects are unavailable during the daytime so I am forced to make do with the lovely "scenery" in my backyard and my poor dog Marsh. I am still struggling with all the complex buttons and the various techniques one needs to master in order to fully appreciate the use of this camera. Intimidating and out of my league would best sum up my relationship with the T1i. Thus far, I have only used the auto focus modes. I am getting decent pictures but nothing spectacular. I do love the camera's shutter speed, however, as it enables me to quickly snap photos continuously.
Somehow, RJ and Jalen do not appreciate being bombarded with a series of flashes as they try to do homework, eat dinner, watch TV, be sullen, etc., etc. Ramon is just as accommodating. Well, I suppose I could train Marsh to sit still for portraits.