Photo #3: Children and Animals

Ah! Such innocence

Ah! Such innocence

Date and time taken: 25 December 2008 @ approximately 15H28

Nikon D40, 120mm focal length, 1/60 sec exposure F/5, ISO 200, Built-in flash used

Getting along, for once

Getting along, for once

Date and time taken: 29 December 2008, @ approximately 08H36

Nikon D40, 92mm focal length, 1/15 sec exposure F/4.5, ISO 200

I’ve been told that excruciating patience is required with posed shots of children and animals; because they’re so unpredictable. However, nothing beats having your camera on your person, most times, and being ready to shoot any opportunity that presents itself.