Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Photo Madness

Some of you know that I finally was able to buy a DSLR camera a few months ago. I've wanted one for ages and I finally found the right one for me. I have a Nikon D40 with a 18-55mm lens.

For Mother's Day I recieved (yes...I made a few suggestions!) a new lens -- a Nikkor AFS 55-200mm VR -- for my D40. I was so hoping to get this lens before soccer season was over!

Well, DD had a game last night and I had a chance to try out my lens at the game. I think I am in love! For the first time, I was able to get the shots I wanted. Crisp, clear action shots with great colour -- and easily too! Shots that look like you are on the field but you are really sitting back in the cheering section.
All this without being a professional of any kind. (sigh) Life is good.

Here are a few of my favorites:


This one was when she realized that I was taking way too many pics of her:

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 13, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    great photos!
    Scrapbookhims

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  2. UnknownMay 13, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    Great pics Manda! I love the 2nd one especially. Glad you are lovin your new lens!!

    See you soon!! :)

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  3. AnonymousMay 13, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    I love the last one!!!!
    Tanya

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  4. Julie CortensMay 13, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    Wow - great pictures! Doesn't a good lens and the right one, make the world of difference!

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  5. Bamm-elaMay 13, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    Wow, that lens gets you so close to the action, we can see just how much DD looks like her Mom! What a cutie! Congrats, I love my 300mm lens - now I just want a super-wide-angle like Julie's.

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  6. Ronda PalazzariMay 15, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    Some very beautiful shots you got! I love that look on her face! Awesome capture!

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  7. LauraMay 17, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    love the photos, amanda. good job!

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  8. kristenMay 26, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    When i was home last week, we went to my nephew's soccer game. Of course I had to bring the camera as well and got some great shots! I'm such a proud auntie!

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