New Canon T1i

I have had some questions about the kind of camera I use, and up until now, I was switching between the Nikon PowerShot (not the best quality) and Canon Digital Rebel (older model)  But now, I will be using the Canon T1i, and the most recent posts reflect some shots I took in auto mode.  I am an amateur! Time willing, will hopefully learn more tips and techniques! I love shooting! And the T1i has HD video capabilities as well!