Having a good flash is a must for any would-be photographer. This hole in the tree is actually a good eighteen feet or more above the ground! Thanks to a long lens and a very powerful flash, I was able to illuminate the hole to see if it had a critter in it. Sadly, there wasn’t. I was hoping to get another shot like this:

I’ve always wanted a chance to do better at this shot. This little guy lived in the tree in front of our church, and I took the photo shortly after I got my camera. At that time I hadn’t developed a steady hand and was also just learning how to work all the knobs and dials on the camera. Someday, however, I’m going to get my chance. I’ll be ready.