Joe, thanks, and yep, I understand that concept. Here are a couple I took with the 100mm:
Dtps. Ho's Little Caroline
Dtps. Ho's Little Caroline.jpg
NOID Phal
NOID Phal.jpg
I like the fuzzy effect of things in the background. But your point is well taken...I do need to better learn how to adjust things manually with my camera, as most of my shots are using the auto-focus, so I get what it thinks I want, instead of me deciding more about the image. I've got a pretty good book (not the manual!) on using my camera, but the 'how to' of making these adjustments is a little obscure. I just need some time to dig into it and figure it out.
In the meantime, I'm really enjoying both this camera and this new lens!