I have been recently blessed by being able to purchase a new Nikon D90 camera with a Nikon Nikkor 18-200mm lens. I have only had it for a week and have been going out trying some different techniques. I have made my way from the San Clemente beach and through Camp Pendleton Marine base so far.

Without going into a deep long-winded review, this camera/lens combo is amazing. The zoom and image stabilization have helped me capture helicopters flying past with the ability to see the pilots face very crisply (at full resolution). That being said, these next months are going to be quite the adventure.

The photos in this first batch include photos on my miniature schnauzer Mia Bella, my grandmother, the T-Street beach in San Clemente and the lookout point just off of the I-5 S through Camp Pendleton. Enjoy.