Valentines day, I took Caroline to the 130th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square garden. I don’t really like these shows, esp. when they’re on TV, but I know she likes them so we went. I decided to bring my camera and gear to occupy myself. Not many of the pics came out decent since there was a lack of light, and my telephoto lens isn’t exactly good stuff. Also it was very annoying to swap lenses between my EF 50mm f/1.4 USM to my Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro telephoto lens. I did notice that many of the press photographers and WKC’s own staff photographers were using the coveted Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens. I chatted with a few of them on why they chose that lens over the faster 2.8 lens that only covers to the 70mm range, and they simply stated versatility, same sharpness (and sometimes better with IS), no monopod needed with IS (more mobility), and with such a wide focal range (24mm-105mm) you really don’t need to swap lenses as the lens can reach shorter telephoto ranges. I’ve been wanting this lens for awhile, and am saving up for one before the honeymoon. I also found this review of the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS which explains why this could be the most versatile and perfect 1 lens solution for the Canon EOS system. I want one. I won’t have to switch lenses and only bring one lens to Hawaii!

For dinner we went to 11 Madison Park and went all out and opted for the 7 course tasting menu with a nice riesling wine. The meal is definitely do-able as a regular meal. The courses are smaller in size, but you still leaved stuffed. They also give you breaks between courses. Let’s put it this way. We started dinner at 6:30, and didn’t finish until after 10PM! Pic is up, and just click in the upper left thumbnail for full size. Highly recommended!

What we got on the 7 course:

Yummy! Everything was simply phenominal, but that Foie Gras was by far the best I’ve ever had.