One of my birthday gifts this year is a new professional tripod - from Leo. It was a sure thoughtful gift.

I already got a number of "projects" in photography lined up (in my mind), night view of landscape, the magic hour (the short sunset moments where the colour of the sky keeps changing from blue to orange, purple, and dark grey...), fireworks, and SP (only I will know what it means... haha)...

Actually, I got a bit of red pocket money left over which will be more than sufficient for a nice Macro lense that I've been dreamig of, even enought for a brand new flash light as well!

I know with all these additional equipments I could have more "fun" in photography... However, I like to take Leo's advise - take it one step at a time so that this hobby can last! True. (He believes I should add new gears only when I can fully utilize the current ones.)

Not many people understand this however, at least all the photo-friends don't seem to walk this truth - haha. But I am happy to do this because I think it's a cool idea and a good attitidue.