Lucky Me

dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
edited March 3, 2008 in Wildlife
Last September my beautiful wife thought that I should have the new Nikon 500mm VR, and of course I always agree with my wife. So she put in the order, and we have been anxiously awaiting its delivery. As you all know Nikon is just a little slow, but for those of you who are still waiting, have heart; mine has arrived. A few weeks ago my wonderful wife also made me go out and get a new tripod, in fact she was so adamant that she read up on the subject, and told me to buy the Gitzo 3530LSV. I always listen to my gorgeous wife, so I did. Now I’m ready. When UPS comes by, she is also ready with camera in hand, wanting a picture of my excitement as I open the package. I should have known something was up, but you know there’s a new lens in there. However as I tear into this huge parcel the first thing I see is a gold colored box labeled D3! I was stunned, but finally realized it wasn’t a mistake; she knew that lens needed the right camera, and that I should have it. That moment was a wonderful reaffirmation of my truly generous and loving wife, and what a fantastic way she chose to say I love you. I haven't had much time with it, but here are a few samples.



ISO 3200 - In deep shade

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Hey baby......do you live around here?

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William
http://woofwoof.smugmug.com

Comments

  • BIG BROTHERBIG BROTHER Registered Users Posts: 268 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2008
    Outstanding lil bro - but you have always told me that it is the photographer, not the equipment. Oh well, so much for that theory. Congrats on your new lens, tripod and camera (not necessarily in that order) - I would say that you have a most "special" lady

    Nice series for the first time out with the new equipment rolleyes1.gif :ivar clap.gif

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2008
    Gee, my dear wife only got me a 400 DO IS and a 1DMKIIN....:cry....wings.gif

    Gotta love them! nod.gifiloveyou.gif I'll even let mine go shooting with me now...(someones gotta carry the gear)rolleyes1.gif

    Wonderful set of images, William. clap.gif
  • PrescottPhotogPrescottPhotog Registered Users Posts: 1,174 Major grins
    edited March 1, 2008
    dallas wrote:
    Last September my beautiful wife thought that I should have the new Nikon 500mm VR, and Gitzo 3530LSV, as I open the package a gold colored box labeled D3! I was stunned

    Way to go William (and your wife) What a great setup. It must have been like ten Christmas's waiting for the delivery man to come. Super pictures and captions. Two thumbs up for your gear..thumb.gifthumb.gif and three more for your wife..thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Congrats Dallas! What a sweet setup! My wife said she would get me a memory card...sometime!rolleyes1.gif
    Glenn

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  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    The first shot is gruesome, but nice.
    Nice series.
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Hey Buddy....that's great news. Congrats on the new gear and wonderful wife. You Da MAN!! clap.gif Nice series by the way, William. I'm jealous. All you guys are getting new gear. All I'm getting is a bad attitude. eek7.gif:Drolleyes1.gif Looking forward to seeing the rewards of your hard work and new gear. Oh ...by the way..does your wife have a single sister with that same giving behavior? :D We all missed you at MI5. I shot some eagles...but didn't touch those shots you got . I guess they didn't like me as well. headscratch.gifdeal.gif
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  • FroggyFroggy Registered Users Posts: 610 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Congratulations again William, It was a pleasure shooting with you and Russ as always, It didn't get any better after you left on Friday mwink.gif:D:D just kidding.

    I'm impressed with the ISO performance in #1, looks like your well on your way with your gear, that lens is tac sharp, Nice start.

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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Thanks Jim, indeed she is special. Glad you liked the pictures.:D :D
    William
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    I'm impressed with the results of that 400 and 1DMKIIN, and you're not so shabby. Excellent images, but maybe it because she's carrying the gear......hmmm, how can I work that out? Thanks for the compliment Ric. :D:D
    William
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    We had been waiting for months, but when I saw the D3 it became 20 Xmas', and now no more presents are necessary for a lifetime. Thanks for the 2 thumbs up, but I'll add them to her 3. Thanks Chris
    William
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    raptorcaptor wrote:
    Congrats Dallas! What a sweet setup! My wife said she would get me a memory card...sometime!rolleyes1.gif
    I'm sure she expresses her self in many, many other ways iloveyou.gif .....but take the memory card.deal.gif Thanks Glenn.
    William
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Sad, but real. Thanks Tee. :D
    William
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    I certainly hope I can improve from last Friday, but if not, it's still great fun being out and about. Thanks Steve.:D :D
    William
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  • dallasdallas Registered Users Posts: 1,638 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Bird Man Photographer wrote:
    Hey Buddy....that's great news. Congrats on the new gear and wonderful wife. You Da MAN!! clap.gif Nice series by the way, William. I'm jealous. All you guys are getting new gear. All I'm getting is a bad attitude. eek7.gif:Drolleyes1.gif Looking forward to seeing the rewards of your hard work and new gear. Oh ...by the way..does your wife have a single sister with that same giving behavior? :D We all missed you at MI5. I shot some eagles...but didn't touch those shots you got . I guess they didn't like me as well. headscratch.gifdeal.gif

    Sorry Mike, they're all out of sisters. I got the last one, and she is the best.iloveyou.gif About that bad attitude....it's seems to be paying off with great images from M15. I've been watching, and your equipment is working just fine, especially with Osprey's, and now Eagles. wings.gifwings.gif However, with this new stuff, I may come down there and give you a run for the money.:ivar :ivar
    William
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  • jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Great pictures, but more impressive is your wife. clap.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Wow! Excellent series. Sharp, wonderful contrast and saturation of color! thumb.gif
    Stephen
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  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2008
    Congrats, and well done. I particularly like this one thumb.gif
    dallas wrote:
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    Ivar
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  • riddim_makerriddim_maker Registered Users Posts: 1,835 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    Congratulations once again William, wings.gif :ivar wings.gif :ivar
    I'm sure happy to have been there for part of the celebration and
    now would give anything to have witnessed the expression on your face
    when you unwrapped the surprise mwink.gifrolleyes1.gif
    The D3 and 500VR is truly a great combination
    and a great tool in capable hands (as I can tell by this post)
    We're gonna have a lot of fun
    clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif for the images
    iloveyou.gifbowdown.gifthumb.gif for your wife
    Russ
  • kgarrett11kgarrett11 Registered Users Posts: 525 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    Fantastic shots. Love the first one. I ordered my D3 on December 28 and I am still waiting. Does your wife have a sister?
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    very lucky man thumb.gif you are going to love that new gear clap.gif good seeing ya
    Jeff W

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  • CindaCinda Registered Users Posts: 133 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    Well, well, well! There's not much I can add to what's already been said. These are wonderful and you've moved to a whole new level! Your shots were awesome before -- talent is talent after all -- but now . . . clap.gif
    "Photography teaches that how well you see has nothing to do with how well you see." Anonymous
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2008
    Good shots William. The D3 is just a dream to work with, ain't it?
    Harry
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    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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