Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
I like the idea of camera specific threads for newbies. Being able to look through the images, I think, gives encouragement to those starting out that they have the capable tool and just need the practice. For me it's kind of like the bad wrap kit lenses get. Are there better? Sure, but the problem for the majority of people is their lack of skill starting out and not the lens. Once again, seeing a great image produced by the same camera/lens they are holding gives them a boost of confidence.
It's similar to why I list my equipment in the signature area. Not because it matters, or to show off how much money I have spent, but too many to count have asked me about one piece of equipment or another because they saw it in my signature and it has helped them out. Side note, glad to see it seems more people are doing the same.
That's my thoughts anyway.
I know that seeing your wife's photos was the final kick in the pants to buy my D7100. Yours aren't to bad either.