I recently got excited about live Web cams, and I decided to check out some places I’ve visited that show live shots:

At a recent party, I learned a lesson for us all. So take my advice: Don't leave the camera unattended.

Keep an eye on your video camera, and don't leave your camera within reach of small children, animals, or -- especially -- goofballs use it.

Or else this is what they will do:

I’m going to be going on vacation next week, and I’ll be doing a lot of hiking. Last time I went hiking with my camera, I carried a regular backpack and my camera pack over my shoulder.

I’m thinking of getting a new digital camera this weekend. I’m leaning toward a Nikon d80 – because then I can keep the lenses I have for my film camera.

Now that I’m a member of the photographer’s guild (which, by the way, is a great choice of name) I thought I’d share a little about my camera and the kinds of pictures I like.

I use a Nikon SLR 35-mm camera. I’m not sure just what the body type is, but it’s relatively new. I bought it new about four years ago. I use the lens that came in the start-up camera pack I bought, and a zoom lens my parents got for me as a college graduation gift.

I love taking pictures. When I was in college, I took a class called basic photography. Each student was required to provide his or her own 35-mm camera. I used one that was made before I was even born, and only half of the pictures I took that semester were even usable for the class. I still loved it.