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This picture was taken with a Sony Cybershot DSC-P71

I'm just curiuos, why did you shoot the picture in black and white? My Minolta Dimage 5 has a B&W mode, but I've never used it.
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Lamar, Debbie, Nathaniel and Iggi :>~

>>I'm just curiuos, why did you shoot the picture in black and white? My Minolta Dimage 5 has a B&W mode, but I've never used it.
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>>Lamar, Debbie, Nathaniel and Iggi :>~

Actually, a lot of people underate the aesthetics of good b&w photos. They do have their charm when you get all the variables working for you, contrast, light/dark, etc.

Actually I think a lot of the fun with B&W photography is developing your own film and printing your own photos. Sooo much to play and tinker with.

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>>This picture was taken with a Sony Cybershot DSC-P71
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That is a very nicely taken photo. What is the close up/zoom range on your camera? I've been looking for a digital that has the equivalent of a 70-300mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera, but is not outrageously expensive.

Thank You for the comments,
ig_daddy, I shot this photo in black and white to give it a prehistoric look to it. Try the black and white feature on your camara I guarantee you'll like it.

PHWyvern, my Sony is a mid level entry camara.
DSC-P71
3.2 mp
3x zoom lens
(39 to 117mm)
The iguana picture was taken in macro mode.

The least expensive camera I know of in this range is the Olympus models like the C720UZ. It has a zoom range of 38 to 380mm (35 mm equivalent). On the slightly higher price, (and the one I have), is the Minolta Dimage 5. It has a zoom range of 35-250mm. I like it because the viewfinder flips 90 degrees up, making low to the ground, closeup macro shots of animals easy. I also can use my close up lens attachments from my 35mm film camera, on the 49mm filter threads of the lens. This allows for greater than 1:1 macro shots. You can check out these, and most any other digital camera's specifications at Steve's Digicams on the web. They have VERY in depth reviews.
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Lamar, Debbie, Nathaniel and Iggi :>~

That black and white photo is awesome as it is great lighting.
You could also make copies and play around with hand coloring your black and white photos and get some great effects. Try using oil paint glazes.