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I've seen threads asking for critiques and tips remain silent too. This forum seems to praise awesome art and crappy art, but mostly ignore everything in between.

That's good to hear. Thanks.

You doing ok hun? We haven't heard from you in a while.

See my signature. Firefly was best show ever.

I am aware of pinto patterns, I am quite schooled in horse genetics. It's a matter of the combination with the unicorn tail that makes it seem bovine.

I am so glad that translated well, as it was exactly what i was going for!

Thanks! If you were nearby I would be happy to, but alas, it seems not the case. The stain has matured now.

I am a henna artist. This is my first go at doing a pony though. You can see more of my work at facebook.com/PintosHennaArt

Sorry it's sideways. I couldn't get my tablet to rotate it. The matured stain.

Of course they deserve love, that isn't in question. But, does that make it ok for them to claim an unearned title?

I added a quote from someone against the idea to the first post.

I guess it really comes down to the difference between a mother and a caretaker. Like, you wouldn't say it to your babysitter or nanny. So why would people call pet owners "moms"?

I've seen it more and more often lately. People saying Happy Mother's Day to pet owners without any children of their own. How do you feel about this? Does this lessen mothers day for women who actually have kids? Here is a quote from someone on a comment thread elsewhere on the topic: "Im sure your a wonderful loving pet mother. But people buy pets. I didnt buy my kids. Having kids changed my body and it will never be the same. It is important to have someone to love and nurture who loves you back even if its not a human. But you point out another difference between having pets and being a mom. You cannot train your kids to poop outside (well you could but shouldnt). You have to wipe their baby asses and then potty train them. You cannot leave your kids in kennels to sleep or go out. You have to give them your 24/7 attention and care. You have to put them in school. Teach them about life. Have the embarrassing sex talk with them. Teach them self respect and hard work. Put them through college. Worry about them and have high hopes for them in life that they grow up take care of themselves find love and succeed in life. Maybe start their own family and do It all again. Kids are your legacy and all im saying is theres a big difference and alot more work emotion and soul put into having and raising kids. That is why this day was established for US human people to thank our moms whoever they may be. Appreciate your moms. Dont just try to solicit recognition because you have a pet. We can establish you a day of your own for that. people who care for pets are VERY important. But caring for children is totally beyond pet owning"

The cannon T series is an entry level DSLR. It has many point and shoot functions too help you along until you get comfortable with manual settings. Here is a low cost guide if you want a book to carry with you. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Rebel-Field-Guide/dp/0764588133/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399486661&sr=1-9 Here are some good online beginners guides. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/photography/a-beginners-guide-to-dslr-cameras/ http://www.photoguides.net/a-crash-course-guide-to-dslr-photography Those can explain it much better than I can. Good luck with your new camera! If you haven't already done so, you should invest in UV filters for your lenses. This is more to protect the lens than anything else.

I own a T2i. Have you ever used a DSLR before?