Lynne, I like your posts. They are very informative and give a good background to these PICs.

Motts, I love your work. I would like to know a little more about the camera you use. I have a Canon Rebel 6.3 Mega Pixel. I would like to try to get take shots like this around my house as a start. What suggestions or additions would I need to do this.

I know I need a tripod. But what type of Lens. I don't think the EF-S lens that I have is fast enough for these low light levels you seem to be using. Also, my Canon only opens up to 30 seconds max. How can I increase it to like 5 minutes.

Thanks.