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I have been taking pictures since childhood when I received a 110(?) camera as a gift. It was the type of camera with the rotating flash bulbs that once fired were done(4 shots per cube). After four then you needed to get another one, that or go outside into the light.
Years later I got a Minolta Maxxum 7000. I Love that camera. It sits in a bag in my basement with my intention to shake the dust off it someday. Unfortunately the convenience of digital has all but shelved it.
I am very happy to have learned with film. Every click of the shutter meant spending some money so proper composition was important. I will always have a love for film and perhaps I will shoot a roll again sometime.
That being said, I bought my Digital Rebel around July of 06' and have enjoyed it greatly. The fact that I can shoot and shoot with out film and developing costs is very cool, especially after almost 20 years of paying for every shot. Getting a small view of the image instantly is amazing.
My Brother ( flickr.com/photos/colur ) encouraged me to join FLICKR . I guess you know how that can grow into a love of it's own. I have really enjoyed developing contacts and seeing the ocean of really incredible photographers sharing their medium. It is humbling and encouraging to see this cross section of humanity. Being part of it knowing that it is all so much bigger than I am.

Mike