As a new photographer, with a new camera, but with no natural skill or training, I waited outside this afternoon for Son to come and show me where the ‘zoom’ button was, because I wanted to get some photos of the blue wrens surrounding me.
While I waited, I fiddled around with the various camera devices, looking desperately for the zoom function while blue wrens danced on my lap, kissed my fingers and finally settled onto my boots (none of which I can prove because, firstly, I’m exaggerating and, secondly, Son didn’t come back out of the house to show me where the stupid zoom button was).
Eventually, as stealthily as James Bond, I crept back into the house to discover that Son was dividing his time between Facebook and sweeping the kitchen floor (yeah, go figure) and not likely to help me for some time. As I was still in spy mode, I decided not to let this bother me, so I simply crept back outside, unnoticed by Son.
The blue wrens had gone so I took my camera up to the nearest paddock and took some photos of the beautiful steers belonging to our neighbours. One of them seemed to like me, which was comforting.
He and I took our first encounter cautiously – one spy with another – but eventually he revealed his identity and I expressed my awe. And shock!
Look closely at his tag! 007! Imagine my embarrassment at pretending to be him! He was very forgiving though, this very real James Bond!
jmgoyder 
Brilliant, I love it
Extraordinary coincidence – I love those!
Fantastic!
I love coincidences!
Serendipity strikes again… Hilarious! ~ Lynda
‘Serendipity’ was the word I was looking for!
Hi,
I have exactly the same problem with anything new, trying to work it all out.
I’m sure sooner or later you will get a photo of the illusive wrens.
I think that is incredible this steer having the 007 tag, but the photos like nice, so you must have worked a few things out on the new camera. 🙂
If the photos are okay, it’s luck not skill!
Think you’re going to love that ‘zoom’ in button when you find it.
Getting ‘up close and personal’ with your photo subject really does draw your eye into the image.
You’ll see lots of tiny details and expressions that you might miss without the camera.
Son can’t find it either – argh!
You know Julie, because you are already a published author, some publisher could pick up this blog and ask for the book … perhaps something along the lines of “A Father & Son’s journey with the birds and other escapades” … Hope I got the apostrophe in the right place!
Ingrid
Yes, I think it’s just a matter of time before I am ‘discovered’ hehe! Dream on!
Nice photos here too. Love how the second cow in the first image is dark in the shadow, but highlighted behind her. and with that big tree too. The second one is great just because it is. I would love to see this just a bit tighter even with the their two faces off to other sides, How fun is that?
peace n abundance,
CheyAnne
http://cheyannesexton.etsy.com
Wow – can’t believe photos are okayish! Thanks very much!
Every time I see these I want to see that girl in the back. It almost looks like she is being shy with you and your camera.
I could be wrong, but I think they’re both boys!
Did you have shaken-not-stirred mootini sundowners in the paddock?
Ha! Good idea – you are clever!