p.3 #2 · Shorebirds at Venice Beach, CA. (15 shots folks....)
Not to worry Lil... cheer up and just think about this.
I have those kind of days. I think we all do. Some times things just don't fall into place. That is when you put the cameras in the bag, call one of your good friends and go out for a nice lunch ... tomorrow is another day!
Be patient with yourself gal... and remember
If it was that easy to do, everybody would be doing it...
p.3 #3 · Shorebirds at Venice Beach, CA. (15 shots folks....)
Ted ellis wrote:
Forgive me Lil. I thought I had commented on this excellent series. I too like your low shooting angles. 1 and 5 are my favorites.
Ted
No need Ted.
Thank you for taking time out to do so now.
Glad you enjoy & like.
Lil
Terry D wrote:
Not to worry Lil... cheer up and just think about this.
I have those kind of days. I think we all do. Some times things just don't fall into place. That is when you put the cameras in the bag, call one of your good friends and go out for a nice lunch ... tomorrow is another day!
Be patient with yourself gal... and remember
If it was that easy to do, everybody would be doing it...
T
Thanks Terry - - wide words.
I'm going to take the boys (the horses) out for a ride for the first time in weeks. Destined finally got new shoes yesterday. My farrier had to have surgery twice & I had a super hard time getting another one out to shoe him. Finally after three weeks I got him shod yesterday. So I'm going to take the boys on the trail for a bit.
p.3 #4 · Shorebirds at Venice Beach, CA. (15 shots folks....)
Lil, I know that having fun can be a wonderful distraction from life's minor (or even major) annoyances. While having fun may not cure a bad headache, I think that it is definitely theraputic. It looks to me like you took a large dose of "happy distraction therapy" on this day. I will gladly write you a prescription for "3 hours of having fun daily" if the end result is pictures like these, that the rest of us get to enjoy. It really does look like you and your gymnasium friend had a great time (it shows in the pictures).
I have been considering this lens as a possible replacement for my EF 100-400 (which I am using less and less, these days). In your hands, at least, the Tamron has performed very well. I'm sure your friend will make good use of your lens and, perhaps someday, post a few photos of her own (taken with the Tamron) here on FM!
p.3 #5 · Shorebirds at Venice Beach, CA. (15 shots folks....)
David Israel wrote:
Lil, I know that having fun can be a wonderful distraction from life's minor (or even major) annoyances. While having fun may not cure a bad headache, I think that it is definitely theraputic. It looks to me like you took a large dose of "happy distraction therapy" on this day. I will gladly write you a prescription for "3 hours of having fun daily" if the end result is pictures like these, that the rest of us get to enjoy. It really does look like you and your gymnasium friend had a great time (it shows in the pictures).
I have been considering this lens as a possible replacement for my EF 100-400 (which I am using less and less, these days). In your hands, at least, the Tamron has performed very well. I'm sure your friend will make good use of your lens and, perhaps someday, post a few photos of her own (taken with the Tamron) here on FM!
these are such sweet words, especially on a day I'm a little down. Which I'm currently trying to eliminate with some chocolate & the antics of two baby squirrels in my tree. Which I'm working on a series of...
Boy do I wish I could spend three hours each day not thinking about anything.... But alas, life does not offer me that opportunity. I have things to do. Horses to ride. Pets to feed & squirrels to tame. Mom now takes peanuts out of my hands handed to her & one of the baby's came within an inch just now....
But I'll take your prescription any day. Mimmi & I had a wonderful time. So much fun & time went far too fast.
I can't advise too well on the comparison of the 100-400 Canon L to the 200-500 Tamron. If it's the reach issue, be prepared the Tamron gets long. How's the quality.... Well, I've posted a lot of shots here from it. I just got better & better with that lens. Mind you, I preferred to work with it on a tripod. I prefer tripod work.
I will tell Mimmi to practice as we'll all be waiting for her to post from Stockholm & especially from when she goes & photographs the polar bears next year.
p.3 #6 · Shorebirds at Venice Beach, CA. (15 shots folks....)
Wow Lil, Doug Bentlage has coyote, deer and hawks coming into his yard to have their picture taken and you actually have them (little critters, i.e. squirrels) eating out of your hand!..........I must be doing something wrong.
Please tell Mimmi that we folks, here on FM's N&W forum, look forward to seeing some posts from her soon.
I have yet to post a single photo, myself (never really considered my efforts worthy), but I feel the time is coming soon. More than anything, I could use the C&C.
p.3 #7 · Shorebirds at Venice Beach, CA. (15 shots folks....)
David Israel wrote:
Wow Lil, Doug Bentlage has coyote, deer and hawks coming into his yard to have their picture taken and you actually have them (little critters, i.e. squirrels) eating out of your hand!..........I must be doing something wrong.
Please tell Mimmi that we folks, here on FM's N&W forum, look forward to seeing some posts from her soon.
I have yet to post a single photo, myself (never really considered my efforts worthy), but I feel the time is coming soon. More than anything, I could use the C&C.
Here's to 3 hours of fun, daily!
Dave I.
Dave,
Hawks I have landing in my trees, & lots of little birds as well. Coyotes I can do without on the property.... I'd worry about the barn cats. Deer - - grew up with them visiting our gardens back home. I'd gladly take them again.
I seriously doubt you're doing anything wrong - - in my case it's me feeding & caring for all creatures.
I will let Mimmi know. She's just started, but I'm sure I got her going.
Start posting. You know how nice people are in this forum.
Mimmi & I had a wonderful time. So much fun & time went far too fast. 
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