This photo and other similar variations were taken using cameras we purchased for our three oldest granddaughters for Christmas. Kellyn, Kiara and Kyla have been exploring the new world of digital photography during their school break.
I think that the earlier they learn the general photographic rules, the earlier they will learn to effectively break every one of the rules to produce cool photos of their own. I only wish I was with them when they caught this treeline with their Dad a few days ago. I think I would have shot about 300-400 rounds at this setting. This one was captured by Kyla, our 8 year old photo buff. Imagine being a bit jealous at 53. I thought this photo had kind of a fresh feel to begin the new year off right on NikonSniper.
Hope you enjoyed the shots from 2010 and I also hope you have been enjoying shooting your own world a little more. I can't wait to see what God drags in front of me to photograph this coming year.
NikonSniper Steve
48 comments:
Nice to see that you are passing the photo bug torch to the next generation!! Looks like they have an eye for great shots just like you!
Happy New Year!
This photo is gorgeous... and it makes me jealous too. Wow!!! Lucky grand-girls to be introduced to your world.
Happy New Year!!!
ToOdLeS.
I enlarged it for a better view. That is a stunningly beautiful picture! She should consider putting it in a contest - - or the county fair this next year - - seriously. And good for you for giving them the tools to create!
Stephen,
Great white Nature photo.
Thanks and Happy New Year,
Best wishes in 2011
Wong
What a pretty shot! Nice to have those young ones follow in your footsteps.
Happy New Year Sniper. :)
Absolutely beautiful! You have passed on a love for something very special to your grandgirls! They will each have their own eye for a photo and won't that be fun for you to watch their progress! Wishing you and your family a very blessed New Year! Looking forward to more images from you and your mini Nikon Snipers in 2011! ~Sarah~
Magical!
Happy New Year to you and yours :)
☼ Sunny
Well done. Congratulations Kyla, this is a beautiful photograph. I am glad the photo bug is contagious. I suspect, NikonSniper, that you are more proud than jealous. Thanks for encouraging so many to take more pictures.
Happy New Year 2011!
FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2011.
SALUDOS.
What a stunningly beautiful photo!
Looks like it was an excellent gift!
Hope all your grandaughters get as much pleasure with the camera lense as much as you do!
A Good start to the New Year!
Wish you all the best for 2011!
Piękno zimy- zjawiskowe.
Szczęśliwego nowego roku.
it looks realy nice, wish you a happy new year, big hugh Kathrin
happy new year!!!
Photo beautiful.Congratulate for you and Kayla.
Happy New Year 2011!
Agreed! Photography is a wonderful way to explore the world.
We hope all of you have a wonderful 2011.
Love this photo! Wishing you a very Happy and blessed New Year!
Congrats to your granddaughter for a fantastic shot! I love that you're jealous of her talent!!! :)
Happy new year and good luck. A wonderful foto.
Greetings Sabine
So beautiful! Tell Kyla, I'm jealous too.
Happy New Year!
Brilliant photo no wonder you're green with envy!
Happy 2011.
Best Wishes for 2011 Stephen. I hope that the forthcoming year is everything that you wish it to be.
Trevor.
Love it!! Such a stunning photo! Happy 2011!
Fresh and new! Well done Kyla!
Nice shot, Wonder why poppy cannot get shot's like this? LOL Ok, so I like your blog here. My blog so far is Who stole our bible? I too am a semi-pro photographer. I have some projects, small , under my belt so far but nothing big. I use Canon equipment unlike you, but believe that it's the eye not the camera that makes great shots. Talk Later, Sid
To NikonSniper!!!
Hi,
Very interesting photo! Almost looks like an oil painting. Happy New Year to you and yours. Hop on over to http://virtuouswomanministry.blogspot.com and http://judysphotogallery.blogspot.com.
I, too, can't wait for the photos God will bless us with in the coming year. Snap, snap away!
Judy
Kyla's photo is gorgeous! I think it's probaly more pride in Kyla's work than jealousy, Gramps. A very Happy New Year to you and your family.
So lovely snowy! We have here, in Finland, 30 cm snow and a week ago -28 Celsius (-18 F)... I love it! Have a good new year! :)
It's a fairy land, isn't it? Wonderful photo.
At Portland Oregon Daily Photo my theme day post is up for favorite posted photo of 2010.
Thank you Steve, for the nice comments on my blog, I follow yours regularly and enjoy your photos so much !!
Happy New Years to you and yours..
Bonifer
A very stunning photo. For 8 years old, she already has a keen eye for photography.
Thank you so much for your comment especially since it led me to your site! I really needed this!! I'm so looking forward to seeing what "God drags in front of you to photograph this coming year!"
Many many blessings to you and your lovely family!
Ann
the work of a great teacher.
please have you all a wonderful, only happiness filled new year.
daily athens
love to see it..
i feel jealous too.. =]
The composition is amazing. Well done!
Happy New Year!
ich wünsche
Glück und Zufriedenheit,
an jedem Tag ein kleines Lächeln,
mit freundlichen Grüßen Jasmin,
Deutschland
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I really like this picture. Very Nice!
Greetings from Sweden!
What is it they say "The apple doesn't fall from the tree"?
Great idea to give cameras as gifts; competition can't be far behind.
Thank you for the gift of your blog, words, photos. We are looking forward to 2011 and your posts. And keep us posted on your 'apprentices' works!'
Think I got my first camera at about 11 years, we were recently looking at the old photos and laughing ourselves silly!
Definately there is nothing like photography on all sorts of levels and at every age, to connect people and to yake one to far off places...
I'm glad you started your three off the way you mean them to go on!!
Photography is a great adventure and it is wonderful that you are passing it on to your kids. I didn't discover my love for photography until I was in my 20's. It has been great but I wish I had learned it when I was younger
Wow your grandaughter took that picture?excellent.I havent delved into the wonderful world of digital photography yet but pehaps soon.Anyadvice of what camera to start with?Trish
Amazing! It's really a fresh shot. I'm impressed.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and all the budding photographers around you!
God Bless!
Excellent photo! I think the kids shoot by instinct where grown ups sometimes over think it.
dj trish,
sorry it took so long to answer your question. many have asked this and so i have made a post to answer my general feelings about cameras here:
http://nikonsniper.blogspot.com/2010/01/what-kind-of-camera-do-you-recommend.html
all the best to you.
nikonsniper steve
fantastic image!
i like your photoblog
greetings from mallorca!
That is absolutely beautiful! I love the colors, and soft look!
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