Sports Day Pictures :o)

[Alison]

"The Skipping Race"
My daughter was laughing in EVERY race!



"One Wellington Boot and a Space Hopper Race?!"
Well, this was a new one on me lol. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed it!!!



"The Running Race".
Look at the determination and enjoyment of taking part on his face!



"The Egg and Spoon Race" Nursery school style.
Using a sieve and a tennis ball lol.



It's true what they say y'know and it's evident in my kids faces, "It's not the winning, it's the taking part that counts."

I thoroughly enjoyed shooting my kids sports days this year!
That 70-200 lens made a BIG difference to the shots I got. I was sitting on the ground at the finishing lines haha :thumbsup:

[Frog]

Thanis for the grin, Alison.

[Alison]

Your very welcome Frog.
Kids are a real tonic aren't they? :thumbsup:

[brmill26]

Beautifully done Alison. You captured some great expressions with your kids, as you always do. The 70-200 is wonderful, isn't it?!

[Alison]

The 70-200 is wonderful, isn't it?!

Thank you.
Yes it is! I did feel a little uncomfortable getting my gear out at first because all the other parents had their little P&S pouches hanging on their wrists.
That lens sticks out like a sore thumb! LOL

I'm pleased no-one harrassed me about taking pictures because I managed to make the teachers slideshows of the pictures I got, as leaving presents :thumbsup:

[Old Timer]

So much fun!! Thanks for sharing the experience with us Alison. Wesley just cracks me up. I love your pics of him.

[brmill26]

Thank you.
Yes it is! I did feel a little uncomfortable getting my gear out at first because all the other parents had their little P&S pouches hanging on their wrists.
That lens sticks out like a sore thumb! LOL

Haha, I always think the same thing. I've shot a few friends soccer games and have had a number of people come up and ask what paper I was shooting for! Haha

[Alison]

Haha, I always think the same thing. I've shot a few friends soccer games and have had a number of people come up and ask what paper I was shooting for! Haha

That's exactly what one woman asked me at Wesley's sports day lol
I think it's kinda cute.

[Lori11]

Your kids are adorable! Your son reminds me of my nephew, a red head too, he is VERY anminated too :lol: You have some beautiful shots there! :thumbsup:

[Alison]

Thanks Lori

[frleal70]

The expressions in 1 & 4 are great. I could almost feel their excitement.

[Cassie1]

Alison, what great images of your childrens sports day, so full of energy. Truly wonderful memories to keep.

I did feel a little uncomfortable getting my gear out at first because all the other parents had their little P&S pouches hanging on their wrists.
That lens sticks out like a sore thumb! LOL

I know just how you feel, I have that lens too. The first time I used it in public was at a show jumping event. I was taking shots of my daughter-in-law's sister when a chap came up to me and said ( are you the official photographer ) I felt so embarrassed as I was still getting to grips with it.

Cassie.

[Alison]

Thanks guys :thumbsup:

[Liz]

Beautiful shots, Alison. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at them.

You're feeling self-conscious about the lens reminded me of one time when I was in NY at Bryant Park with my XTi and one of my longer lenses. There was a gentleman dressed up like a bride sitting on the edge of the fountain with both feet in the water - and a big smile on his face. We chatted for a minute and I asked him if I could take a picture of him. He said "yes - just one - for a price." I said okay, I'll be happy to give you a couple of dollars. He said "hey lady, by the looks of that camera, you could at least give me a twenty." Well, we compromised and I gave him a $5.

Thanks for posting these Alison - their joyful faces made my day! :thumbsup:

Liz

[Alison]

I think I would have said, "That is where all my money has gone! On the lens".
You paid him?! He should have paid you for such an excellent picture! haha

I'm glad I don't have to pay my kids! At £2.50 each that would cost me £20 a time!

[Liz]

I think I would have said, "That is where all my money has gone! On the lens".
You paid him?! He should have paid you for such an excellent picture! haha

I'm glad I don't have to pay my kids! At £2.50 each that would cost me £20 a time!

Yes, I gave him a little money, but I didn't consider it "paying him" because he was a street person with some problems and looked like he needed a meal. I did it because I thought he might need some help. I guess I should have explained why I gave him money since I don't usually give out money to people when I do street photography. Actually, it made him feel good too. That in itself was worth $5.

Liz

[Alison]

Oh bless him. You have the heart of an angel Liz

[Jimmy B]

Nice shots Alison, kids are a hoot to shoot! Doing it with big glass all ways gets comments!
Jimmy B

[gahspidy]

Wow, what fun. Those shots are really capturing the joy and excitement of the day. Thats some red head. Love the shot of him running as the adults look on in the bg. Excellent.

[OldSchool]

Great shots. Beautiful children you have there.
Tim

[berrywise]

The first shot is fabulous. The expression mixed with the black and white makes for a real keeper.