Sorry to sidetrack. Can give some advice how to achieve the panning shot like shown in the pic? Would like to learn that. Thanks 

any camera can do panning, as long as u have the control over shutter speed, a very afforadable Canon A series can do the same.

ok agree, that's extra credit to assist, but without dslr you can also do the same, practice makes perfect

Lets try to stick to the topic for the TS as he mentioned that he takes SCENERY shots.

For all those people out there who feel insulted just because someone feels as if they have a tough time transitioning, why not just take a look at these group of photos (http://www.flickr.com/groups/pnsenvy/) taken by PnS. Definitely a humbling experience for me looking at these photos

For DarthBaboon, since you bought your D40x and intend to make full use of it, in regards to scenery or landscape pictures, you can take full advantage of the many filters available for the DSLR markets which will help you such as ND filters, Graduated ND filters, CPL filters.

Before I just add more confusion to you, just do a Google on those terms.

Can but not much. Most pro fotogs incomes comes from the classes they conduct rather than pictures they sell.

guess what camera did i use for this panning shot?

shooting fireworks u need bulb mode thus DSLR, i dunno which PnS or prosumer gv bulb mode..

tripod setup, manual mode, manual focus to infinity, f8-f11, shutter release cable..shoot!

what a suck imaging production 

Good picture there! You certainly make your 300D proud.

How low was the shutter speed? 1/4 ~ 1/8 ?

Keep it up with your good work.