Nadja's diary

My dad already gave a brief introduction to this marvellous weekend. Of course, he forgot to mention the more essential parts.
It was my first trip abroad!!!

Upon arrival, there was a whole new territory for me to explore - how exciting.
Eileen showed me her little garden house her grandfather had built for her and said "Feel at home!"

I took this a bit too literally and redesigned the interior by removing everything that was inside. Now there was room to move :smile:

(70-200VR) - you see, I already understand all this tech stuff.

NIKON D200    ---    200mm    f/3.5    1/320s    ISO 200

There were swamps for Mom and Dad but I prefer the little creeks to play in ...

(45/2.8 P)

NIKON D200    ---    45mm    f/7.1    1/250s    ISO 200

... or to have a stroll through the dark forests. Fortunately, there weren't any trolls around, ...

(45/2.8 P)

NIKON D200    ---    45mm    f/5.6    1/250s    ISO 400

... only friendly animals

(70-200V)


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That big river was very tempting. I would have dearly liked to jump in but Mom took care I didn't ...

(70-200VR)

NIKON D200    ---    170mm    f/4.5    1/500s    ISO 200

.. something I could not agree on because a rafting tour over these fine cataracts a bit further downstream would have been lot of fun.

(12-24 DX)
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Being out in the wild for such a long time makes hungry. The maternal catering service worked perfectly so I decided to have a little picnic in a small forest glade.

(70-200VR)

NIKON D200    ---    82mm    f/3.5    1/320s    ISO 200

And, there's nothing against a little afternoon nap.

(70-200VR)

NIKON D200    ---    70mm    f/7.1    1/30s    ISO 200

While I was asleep, Dad made a shooting with model Eileen. Wait till I am old enough :biggrin:

(45/2.8 P)
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On the evening of the last day, Dad borrowed a lens from Michael, something like a 105 DC or so. He told me something about the special rendition in portraits but I don't care as long as I look good. Now that I see the results I have to admit it would be nice if he got that lens for himself (although I know that Mom would not be happy about another piece of glass).
Anyway, I never knew that I am so pretty (or do the credits go to that lens?).

(105/2 DC)

NIKON D200    ---    105mm    f/2.0    1/640s    ISO 100

NIKON D200    ---    105mm    f/2.0    1/320s    ISO 100

NIKON D200    ---    105mm    f/4.5    1/500s    ISO 400

Dad obviously liked that lens very much, that's why I forgave him when he, for a change, captured Mom instead of me.

NIKON D200    ---    105mm    f/4.5    1/350s    ISO 400

I hope you enjoyed my little travelogue.

(disregard the sig - I have written that all by myself)

 

That gif is sensational - reflects a normal situation in a father-daughter relationship :wink:

Cheers