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I finally got to go on my first "real" photo hike with my new camera!! Steve and I went with the local hiking club to to a place called Buck Rock, and I had a fantastic time taking pictures! I was concerned whether I would be able to deal with a tripod AND hiking, but it turns out that I didn't need to worry at all! Just as Steve told me, a tripod doesn't have to be an annoyance. They are totally necessary if you want to take macro shots, and it turned out to be no big deal! Here is an image of the tip of a colorful fern!

This image was taken in February, 2012.