Tree, Sky and Moon

I wasn't going to buy a new camera for awhile. My 300D still worked and I can't afford another one. One evening my dad was talking about getting a new camera. I told him he should buy mine and I would buy an new one. He asked what would I buy? I told him probably a 5D...but that was a lot of money. I said I'd probably get something "cheaper". We talked about other things after that. About a month later, I get a registered letter from my folks. There was a musical card, a letter and a check for $2500...to "Begin a 'New Chapter' in your photographic pursuits". Wow. My 300D "stuff" will be sent back to my parents next week.

...So we went out for a "field trip" with the kids. On the way home, I really liked the colors in the sky and seeing the moon was a bonus. Problem is...it was a dangerous place to try and shoot. I asked my wife to pull off the side of the road and opened the side door and shot this photo from the van. A little challenging because I had a telephone pole on the left and a water tank on the right. This was the composition...

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Nice shot, Mike, and congrats on the 5D.

Nice shot Mike! Congrats on the 5D! I can't wait to see your pics from your 5D with the 17-40. It's gonna blow your mind! =)

great shot, am totally jealous lol
what a lovely unselfish thing they did, so many ppl would be more concerned about buying themselves something nice and new

That's great news! nice shot too

I don't suppose your parents would like a to buy a 400D for $2500? I'll let it go for $2000 at pinch

Nice shot and great story.

Hey a neighbor shooter, I am in merced, man i wish I was that lucky to get a check for a 5d.

Great shot. Can you ask your father to adopt me.

Looking forward to more wonderful shots!

KAC

Thanks everybody! I don't think my parents need any more kids!

This really was more of a "snapshot"...just had to shoot something. I just took 175 photos of my daughter's gymnastics meet today. I'd like to go back to Yosemite soon though!

Great photo. I am sure you will love the shots you can make with the 5D. Hope to see more, including the kids sports photos. I take photos of my grandsons baseball, football, and karate events, and can't say enough about the capabilities. Enjoy!

Hikin Mike wrote in post #3981698
I wasn't going to buy a new camera for awhile. My 300D still worked and I can't afford another one. One evening my dad was talking about getting a new camera. I told him he should buy mine and I would buy an new one. He asked what would I buy? I told him probably a 5D...but that was a lot of money. I said I'd probably get something "cheaper". We talked about other things after that. About a month later, I get a registered letter from my folks. There was a musical card, a letter and a check for $2500...to "Begin a 'New Chapter' in your photographic pursuits". Wow. My 300D "stuff" will be sent back to my parents next week.

I'm 61 and housebroken -- do you think that your parents would be interested in adoption?