The Gift

We shared a really sweet, fun Thanksgiving with family in Westchester. Throughout the day, Taro surprised me with little cards hidden here or there containing sweet little birthday messages, culminating in a gift that was the exact thing that I've been wanting for soooo long: a macro lens for my digital SLR camera!!! I am excited to own this piece of machinery to a degree that far surpasses my knowledge of how to use it ;) When I tested it out for the first time this morning I was hooked and I couldn't stop snapping all day. I can't wait to learn more and become a better photographer! Here are a few of my favorite pics so far...