Calomaar
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject: Testing the new camera |
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I acquired a new camera about a week ago, and am learning how to use it. I got a Sony Alpha 300 Digital single lens reflex, 10.2 mega pixel. It came with an 18-70 mm lens. There are a large verity of optional lens’ available. I think that I’d like to get a 70-500 mm telephoto lens. The camera is just about instant on, and shoots a picture right when I push the button, and it shoots in bursts of 3 shots per second. The Eagles, one of my primary targets, always seem to be just too far away to get a nice detailed shot.So a nice telephoto lens might make a nice addition to the kit. I tried some close ups, and some long shots, I tried to get shots of the fireworks, and just regular stuff. I’ll include some of my practice shots. I’m like a kid with a new toy, I take it along way more often than I aught to.
I took this one and when I looked at it in the computer, I found a second Eagle just below the one that I was watching.
Taken over the lake to get a reflection.
Our home in Mequon
From the 4th boat parade on the lake.
Happy first birthday Connor.
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Droopy
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Your photos are very nice. I like the peony and the eagle. 
Editing to add "...BEST", because I like all the other photos as well. Some times my brain thinks the words and my fingers just can't manage to keep up. 
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kuntrygal
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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The rose looks like velvet.
The Eagle soaring is a beautiful site.
Love your home...looks very cozy.
And Happy Birthday Connor!!
Looking forward to your sharing your pics taken with your new toy. 
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Netty
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Great shots Tom! I'm glad you got a new camera as I'm sure you will be posting more wonderful photos 
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eileen
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Don't you just love having a new camera?!!! I'm still playing with mine and I've had it for over a year now. Yep I'm addicted as it goes everywhere with me - it's like a second pair of eyes.
I love the shot of the eagles Tom and that rose is just sooo beautiful and does indeed look like rich velvet.
Give Connor an extra birthday hug from me please. I can hardly believe that he's a year old already.
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EJ
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Sherry8
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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your camera takes some nice pictures....its a keeper. The flowers are beautiful and the eagle so gorgeous...I love birds. We do have eagles in our area too.
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gardengater
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Nice pictures! I especially love the way it shows the texture of the rose.
Gardengater
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