Tripping with a Tripod!

Finally decided to try out the tripod I bought (for a class at the Museum that got canceled). I think the close-ups are sharper than those taken with a hand-held camera. Still have to figure out how to change the camera angle to vertical while it's attached to the tripod. Got a couple of good photos of "Abigail," but I want to check with her "Mommy" before I put them on the blog. Also...was I supposed to use a remote trigger, instead of pushing the button on the camera? Guess I'd better check the manuals!