Will someone be nice enough to help me? I am confused...

Just get a tripod!

To test yourself take a macro shot with the camera held on a stationary object like a table! You will be able to see the difference!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19120143@N02/2431822567/?editreplace=1

Here is my first macro shot. Please tell me what you think. Thanks to everyone for your help. This site is awesome!

Wow that's beautiful Karen.This is something i do for my roses i take a small spray bottle full of water and spray the flower im shooting some like it some dont.Give it a try you might be one that likes it Cheers Bob.

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Karen P said:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19120143@N02/2431822567/?editreplace=1

Here is my first macro shot. Please tell me what you think. Thanks to
everyone for your help. This site is awesome!

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Excellent!

If you really want to see how hard it is to hold your camera steady do this test. Tape a sheet of newspaper on your wall. Set up a tripod about 8 feet away. Set your camera for shutter priority at 1/60 with the IS turned off. Take a picture of the newspaper with your camera on the tripod and a second with out the tripod hand held.

Zoom in on the pictures for review and look at the print. You'll be able to see how important a tripod can be!