Wednesday, May 11, 2011

SkyWatch Friday: First shots with my new camera


I am so excited! I have a new camera, to replace my old one that died, thanks to a very kind and generous gift.
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When I picked it up Wednesday morning it was raining and I was afraid I wouldn't get any sky watch shots. The sun came out for about an hour just for me and my camera.
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The first shot is the koklwitzia which has dropped its blooms and the second shot is the privet in flower. There is a definite learning curve but I think I'll get the hang of it pretty fast. My old camera could have never got the robin in the mulberry tree below because I was inside and aiming at a tree up the hill on the other side of my deck and it was very dark and drizzly outside. With my old camera unless the birds stayed put when I was in the yard, I was only able to shoot them through the window when they were on the deck.
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The next shot is also taken from inside far away from the same robin but I zoomed in even more. I have 35 X optical zoom on my new camera which is a big improvement for me. I can't wait to see what I can do shooting birds in the air or on water with my new camera when there aren't so many leaves and branches around them.
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17 comments:

  1. Penelope NotesMay 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hooray! Congratulations on getting a new camera, Carver. By the looks of the bird in the tree, it is a very good one. Photographing wildlife in motion will be all the more exciting with your new zoom lens. I look forward to your upcoming captures. :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    What wonderful clarity and colour! Enjoy your new camera...

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  3. RajeshMay 12, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Stunning shots from new camera. My favorite is first one.

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  4. nonizamboniMay 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    You are a fast learner! These are wonderful spring shots--especially like the closeup of the Robin.
    Happy Skywatch Friday!

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  5. Ms. BeckyMay 12, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I say YAY on getting a new camera! the robin is a buddy, giving you a gift for this first! and your skies are a beautiful blue. happy SWF.

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  6. LizMay 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Congratulations! You made wonderful shots.

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  7. Simply DeliciousMay 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    The skies looked perfect. Congrats on your new camera.

    My Sky.

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  8. Pearl MapleMay 12, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    great photos
    congrats on the new equipment
    it is exciting to find all your new options with this technology that is constantly evovling and improving

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  9. Sylvia KMay 12, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Oh, yes! Congratulations, Carver, on the new camera! And what terrific captures! I love the bird in the tree and well as the beautiful skies! Terrific clarity indeed! Enjoy your new toy!! Aren't they just the most fun??? Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  10. EG CameraGirlMay 12, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I am so glad you have a new camera, Carver!` ow we can be sure that you will continue blogging! Lovely photos, especially of the robin.

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  11. KarenMay 12, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Yay...a new camera, and some lovely first shots!

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  12. Photo CacheMay 12, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    congratulations. i bet you couldn't contain your excitement to try this new toy. it looks like this one's a keeper. the photos it took are stunningly clear.

    have a lovely day.

    My sky is here

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  13. CarverMay 13, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Looks like this one came back after disappearing during the outage but the comments didn't come back. I got the comments in email so hopefully I've visited most of you.

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  14. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 13, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Isn't it great to be able to zoom in on critters that would normally bolt and run if you got closer?

    THE SKY’S A MOST WONDERFUL THING

    The sky’s a most wonderful thing,
    Within it some strange creatures sing:
    The angels and such;
    But dragons? Not much—
    They’d rather breathe fire and take wing.

    © 2010 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Sundown

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  15. fjällripanMay 14, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful, I loved the first one! so lovely blue sky! :)

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  16. LauraMay 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    how beautiful! What a lovely gift too!

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  17. Kay L. DaviesMay 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Fabulous new camera, Carver! I'm so happy for you!
    I love the photos, especially the first one (I've never seen that name before) and the ones of the robin.
    35X zoom is wonderful.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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