We spent last weekend in Destin, Florida. The sand is so white and the water is the most beautiful shade of blue. The guys had a blast playing in the waves and throwing the football on the beach. I enjoyed relaxing a little and taking a lot of pics. We all laughed a lot and had fun being together so it really was a fabulous time!
Most of these photos were taken with my new lens, the 200mm 2.8L II. It was perfect for getting shots from a distance and I love the results. The telephoto focal length not only blurs the background, but also brings it in closer to the subject.
Do you see what I mean? In this series of shots the water looks like it's right in front of them as they run toward the ocean. It's funny how they are in perfect step in all three!
They did let me get one quick shot before they started running.
And then they spent the rest of the time either playing in the waves, throwing the football or walking on the beach.
This is the one shot that I took with my 50mm. You can see how the background of the buildings looks farther away and less blurred even though the aperture was at 3.2 here and the previous photo was taken at 4.5, but with the 200mm.
They spent a total of about five minutes sitting. And then they were up and running around again. I sure can't keep up with them!
Beautiful shots of the boys. Looks like lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteI love the running shots! I usually just catch blur. :O
ReplyDeleteGREAT PHOTOS!!
Oh my...these are just amazing Deb! I know why you liked your new lens, incredible!!
ReplyDeleteLove that black and white too.
GREAT job!!!
Your photos are fantastic. I'm beginning to see the difference a good camera and lenses can make....when used well too. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots again! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all fantastic! Love the new lens - you're giving me new lens envy!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!! New lens are always fun!! Happy to read that you are having fun with it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!!
The lens is amazing! Wow! I especially love the one shot of your son sitting in the lawn chair where you can see the reflection of the beach in his sunglasses. They're all terrific though!
ReplyDeleteThese pics are awesome!!!! Amazing and fun and really showing the summer spirit!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! Nice to meet you! Following so I can come back often!
:) Jen
Oh! It looks like a wonderful, wonderful time and your new toys...COOL!!!!! :)
ReplyDelete:( I miss Destin and all those places there so much! I wish we could spend springs and summers in our house in Ft. Walton Beach and rest of the year here in Italy. But we usaully spend time there in winter. :( (http://www.miracrisp.com/2010/12/white-xmas-in-florida.html)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing these. :)
WOW wonderful shots!!! They look like they are having a great time!
ReplyDeleteI so want to go to the beach right now!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am loving your new lens! These shots are all fantastic.
ReplyDeletegreat shots - looks like they're having a blast!
ReplyDeleteLove these shots, looks like you all had so much fun! I want to go to the beach! Yay, for a new lens!
ReplyDeleteLoving these. Can't wait to see all of them. We should go together next year.
ReplyDeleteDeb, these shots are beautiful! Looks like you all had a wonderful time. That b/w is so sharp, really wonderful! :)
ReplyDeletewe had the opportunity to get to Destin last summer. It sure is beautiful there. You captured it in your photos. I had never seen water like that as I grew up spending my summers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white shot.
These photos made my day, so want to go to that beach.
ReplyDeleteLove the new lens! What a great place to try it out! The water looks so inviting!
ReplyDeleteI really like the black and white shot as well.
What fantastic men in your life! And the colors are SO vivid! I long to hit the waves head on and could almost smell the breeze just looking at your photos!
ReplyDeleteAwe, I really like these! Looks like a fun trip.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! So refreshing. :)
ReplyDeleteYou make having teens look refreshing!
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Love these! I would love to be hitting the beach too!
ReplyDeleteso jealous, i think my body needs a beach trip ASAP!
ReplyDeleteanyway these shots are beautiful. love your new lens, it really does take a great pic!
love these beach shots! Especially the first two and the black and white one!
ReplyDeleteSeriously amazing photos, Deb! You are rocking that new lens!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots and great lens!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had great fun...love the blue ocean.
Gorgeous shots!!! I stumble upon your blog all the time from the various link ups and just think your talent oooozzzeesss from every pore.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures! So fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a beautiful beach and cute boys! It IS funny how they were all in step, too.
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Oh Deb, these photos are just fantastic. I bet you are loving your new lens. Nothing like being able to break in a new lens. Looks like you broke it in the proper way, too. :)
ReplyDeleteDeb, the pictures are amazing! Looks like a fabulous vacation...I so miss our Destin days from when we lived down South..Happy Tuesday:)
ReplyDeleteTiffany
These are beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteBoys and the beach, little ones like my tot, bigger ones like your men, aren't they all the same. ;-) I like the pics when they are running. I'm sure you had a perfect vacation.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and I, especially, love the B&W shot! I am debating about getting a new lens...not sure which one though!
ReplyDeleteAs always, thank you for your kind comments on my site.
Rachel.
Awesome, beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteI felt like I was looking into my future with two boys! So you mean they don't slow down after they get older?!? :-)
Oh by the way, can I ask what action you used on your black and white? The contrast is perfect!
ReplyDeletegreat shots! That is one of the lenses I COVET, you lucky girl! looks like a great vacation!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these! They are wonderful! I'm so glad you had such a fun trip. It looks like a blast. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd what a great new lens. I'll be curious to see what all you can do with it. Have fun!
That looks like you had a very funny day. :) LG Tina
ReplyDeleteThat lens looks like its a good choice! ;) Beautiful images captured here friend!
ReplyDeleteGreat and fun shots. As they say, a good glass is everything
ReplyDeletewhat a beautful B&W photo!
ReplyDeleteVia B&W Wednesday
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LOVE these photos! Look how much fun they are having and what good sports they are for the camera! I love the running shots - you are so right - they were perfectly in step!
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