Trying out my new lens

Well I went out today in hopes to capture some good wildlife shots with my new lens. That turned into a big disappointment as the only living thing that had seemed to be out in the wildlife refuge was me. So I had to find ways of entertaining myself on the 3½ mile hike.
Here are some results I know it doesn’t really give any indication on how well the lens is working for me but they are pictures all the same.

Good News This Week

Well my wife always amazes me. Aside from getting her acceptance letter into one of the states top Grad Schools this week. She and another woman were talking about pictures. And it was brought up how interested I am in sports photography. Now this woman and her husband are interested in having me photograph there daughter playing girls middle school volleyball. After waiting nearly two weeks (seemed like forever) I now have the approval to photograph this, had to go thru the coach,principal,and school administrator. I could not believe all that just to take pictures with parents permission WOW! However I did bring this up with two other sports photographers that are already in the "Game" One of them did assure me that this is standard procedure as schools tend to be very cautious as far as liability issues are concearned. Which is why I of course do have rules to follow for one I cannot solicit my photos at the school while I am there (no biggy wasn't planning to) not my style. I sure hope though that I do spark the interest of other parents looking to break thru the more traditional posed sports portraits and rather get photos of their child(ren) in action playing the sport(s) they love.

Well thanks for your support

Chad