First of all. Congradulations Shirl for being a member of AP for a year...
But I'm a bit like Whodo. Sitting around with nothing to do. I have been a guitarist most of my life, but obtained an injury that made it painful to play. Always loved photography but never been able to afford it, until now.
What I have got out of photography
1. Better eyesight. I'm seeing things now that I have proberly driven past a thousand times.
2. Met a lot of great people with simular interests.
3. Learning something new almost every day.
4. Become a member of a community that excites my passion for photography.
5. Having something to talk about at work, other than work. (8 people at work dabble in photography)

Thanks AP for letting me be a part of a great community.