mixedmedia: Wekiwa it is. I've already run into two folks from another internet forum I frequent and discovered that they live on the same street as me, so I'm fully prepared for a third. Oh, and I'm glad you liked the shots.
blahblah454: Luck and determination. There were around a hundred discarded shots of its brethren.
Manic_Skafe: I was very pleased with the lighting effects for the first shot and how it accentuated the curvature and texture of the lily pads. The D40 is the only camera I will bring, as it's a perfect size. Nikkor 55-200mm VR lens.