A few guidelines:
1. Photo needs to go along with the subject in some way.
2. Use thumbnails for photos with any dimension larger than 450 px or over 40 kb.
3. Post as many as you want.
4. At the end of the week the person who chose the topic will pick someone to choose the next topic. This isn't a "winner," just someone who gets to suggest the next topic.
5. No critiques (unless requested) this is just to share our photos.
6. No sigs.
Get a tripod man. Best investment you'll ever make. They sell pretty good ones for about 35 bucks. It'll get rid of the blurriness of shots in low light.
I don't think I'd be taking a tripod out to a Japanese Steakhouse . That picture was taken on my birthday I think. And I don't think they make tripods for a digital camera anyway.
Or do thay?
In any case, I think the best thing for me to do would be to learn to sit still. heh
Or prop your camera against something. Hand-sized beanbags work great for situations like that. Also, try propping it up and using the timer (if you have one). That way you reduce hand-shake.
Flip your digital cam over and look on the bottom. Is there a screw-hole on the bottom of it? If so, it's already set for a tripod. If not, your manufacturer probably makes an adapter that will allow you to use one.
They make all kinds of tripods. I've got a small tabletop tripod that would have been great for a shot like that.
I love magic hour, 8-9 PM when the sun sets. And there are so many colonial/victorian homes in my neighborhood. I really like taking my camera for a walk every now and then.