What to do when it doesn't work out

What to do when it doesn't work out · 07:25 PM

Yesterday I thought I'd get a few shots in of the moon rise, partially in preparation for today's lunar eclipse. But it was also a nice afternoon. So I go down to my favorite beach that has a very good eastern exposure. Woe! Even though the sky was clear there was a low bank of clouds completely obscuring the moonrise.

So I'm about ready to pack it up when a friend of mine and his dog show up. Duke is a highly trained German Shepherd who has a great sense of fun and play. I prudently remove my camera from the tripod, and am talking to Gary when we hear a squeal of delight, turn around and see two young women with a toddler. I never got the names of the women but the young one's name was Jessica. Duke loves children, and loves to show off for them. Jessica was fascinated with Duke. So I didn't get any decent moon shots but I got a few of Jessica and Duke. The DS with the DA 20-200 (I didn't have time to change lenses)
The first meeting f4.0 at 1/125 ISO 200

Petting the nose f4.0 at 1/90 ISO 200

Love this expression f4.5 at 1/125 ISO 200

My favorite. Duke is focused on Gary, but I love the double pointing fingers! f4.0 at 1/125

So it wasn't a completely busted day after all. Unfortunately the exact thing happened today when I went out to catch the eclipse. Large bank of clouds on the horizon, and unfortunately no Duke and no Jessica.

NaCl(but there's still tomorrow, maybe no moon but there will be something)H2O

Duh_Vinci · 03-03-2007, 07:27 PM

Her face on the 3rd one is priceless!!!

Regards,
D

R.Miller · 03-03-2007, 09:36 PM

Nice shots. The third one is the best I think. Her expression is so cute.

PeterAM · 03-06-2007, 08:32 AM

The third shot is great! These really make me miss my Shepard. I've had a bunch of dogs and each was terrific in his/her own way, but nothing comes close to a smart, good natured Shepard.

Photochop · 03-06-2007, 12:09 PM

Awwwwwee! She's so adorable. The kid is cute too

Just kidding

That little girl is just precious. She appears to be sizing up the dog in #3, I love it! #4 is priceless, I wish the dog was looking right at her. Great work here Salty

Alvin · 03-06-2007, 12:29 PM

LOL - I liked the third one too! The expression on her face was great! The last one was just as good!

Photo Tramp · 03-06-2007, 01:33 PM

There all great Salty, # 3 is priceless both child and dog have that same expression. ( Who's cuter) Love it.

**NaClH2O** · 03-06-2007, 05:04 PM

Thanks everybody, I'm glad you liked them. I usually stay away from "snap shots" but sometimes they can be quite rewarding.

NaCl(but next time I'll hope for a more suitable lens than the 50-200 )H2O

**Sailor** · 03-06-2007, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Thanks everybody, I'm glad you liked them. I usually stay away from "snap shots" but sometimes they can be quite rewarding.

NaCl(but next time I'll hope for a more suitable lens than the 50-200 )H2O

Looks to me like your 50-200 did great - the skepticism in the little girl's expression is classic. Timing is everything, and even old guys like us can catch it once in a while.

Jer

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03-03-2007, 07:27 PM	#2
Duh_Vinci Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,300	Her face on the 3rd one is priceless!!! Regards, D

03-03-2007, 09:36 PM	#3
R.Miller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midwest Coastal Region USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Nice shots. The third one is the best I think. Her expression is so cute.

03-06-2007, 08:32 AM	#4
PeterAM Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 539	The third shot is great! These really make me miss my Shepard. I've had a bunch of dogs and each was terrific in his/her own way, but nothing comes close to a smart, good natured Shepard.

03-06-2007, 12:09 PM	#5
Photochop Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 455	Awwwwwee! She's so adorable. The kid is cute too Just kidding That little girl is just precious. She appears to be sizing up the dog in #3, I love it! #4 is priceless, I wish the dog was looking right at her. Great work here Salty

03-06-2007, 12:29 PM	#6
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	LOL - I liked the third one too! The expression on her face was great! The last one was just as good!

03-06-2007, 01:33 PM	#7
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	There all great Salty, # 3 is priceless both child and dog have that same expression. ( Who's cuter) Love it.

03-06-2007, 05:04 PM	#8
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631 Original Poster	Thanks everybody, I'm glad you liked them. I usually stay away from "snap shots" but sometimes they can be quite rewarding. NaCl(but next time I'll hope for a more suitable lens than the 50-200 )H2O

03-06-2007, 05:29 PM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Originally posted by NaClH2O Thanks everybody, I'm glad you liked them. I usually stay away from "snap shots" but sometimes they can be quite rewarding. NaCl(but next time I'll hope for a more suitable lens than the 50-200 )H2O Looks to me like your 50-200 did great - the skepticism in the little girl's expression is classic. Timing is everything, and even old guys like us can catch it once in a while. Jer