I get really frustrated with this camera!! I was driving home today and as I descended the hill by our community ski slope, an approaching car flashed its headlights. "Uh oh" I thought, "Maybe there's an accident at the bottom of the hill"; but no sign of trouble there. As I rounded the curve by the tennis courts I saw another car stopped in the road and a young boy hanging out the back window, camera in hand. Glancing to the side, and into a cluster of trees, I saw what everyone was so excited about- a Mama bear and two babies. I quickly dug out my camera and momentarily debated on whether to get out of the car or not (for 365 you know!), but I'd just spent the day cleaning for Judy and I could tell my knees were way to swollen for me to move quickly enough should Mama become upset- although she was visibly limping herself. I thought maybe I'd be able to pull off at least one good shot, but as usual my zoom failed me. This camera loves macros, handles scenery in a decent way, and will even capture nice people shots if they sit still, but it hates to co operate when I want to use the zoom. Sigh...
Well, you could say it's artistic licence, and Mama bear did not want her or her babies to be too clearly visible. Works well as a trio of photos though... and at least you actually saw her with your own eyes!
The blur gives the shots a great sense of movement. I wouldn't have bothered with the camera settings, myself. being too excited to miss a chance like this.
Sorry your camera disappointed you - we all know what that is like. But you did capture the excitement of the moment! Looks like they were moving right along. What a thrill!
Oh, how exciting. Been there, tried to do that. I have only seen a bear twice. The first time, I missed him completely. The second time, I got a little bit of his rear in the picture. Nice collage. At least you have proof of your sighting.
Has anyone told you how nice you are lately? I think the 365 family is so great! I had to smile from all those kind words. And yes, the blur does capture the excitement although not really how slow she was hobbling along! Thanks again for the support- it really makes a gal feel good!!!
What a sight, Ann! I don't think even my camera would have caught them because I have no clue how to capture moving things like animals. Planes are different for some reason... I love the collage. I am so glad that you got to see them! What a treat! Well done :)
Has anyone told you how nice you are lately? I think the 365 family is so great! I had to smile from all those kind words. And yes, the blur does capture the excitement although not really how slow she was hobbling along! Thanks again for the support- it really makes a gal feel good!!!