More stuff from Fogo Island

[camperbc]

Yesterday was the first time in two months that I have been able to get outside with my cameras, (darned spinal issues) and I made the most of it. It was the first gorgeous day we have had so far this summer. I constructed a new backstop in our yard for my daughter Jacqueline's archery target, as recurve bow archery is one of many aspects of a comprehensive physical training program, preparing her for her upcoming Royal Canadian Mounted Police recruit training. (very proud Dad here!) Then I enjoyed watching her shoot steadily for three hours, before I headed back inside to lay down and rest my weary bones. (she kept at it for 4 more hours!)

Nothing overly exciting, nor particularly good here, but I managed to take a few quick shots with my A550 and Samyang 8mm fisheye lens, and then switched over to one of my A500's with an old Minolta 50mm f/1.7 lens, for a closeup b/w of Jackie in action, as well as a flower capture. (huh, Glen is shooting flowers?!) Not sure what these are called, but they are very beautiful, and can be found everywhere around Fogo Island.

Perhaps nothing too interesting here for the average viewer, but very precious stuff indeed for Dad, watching Jacqueline shooting arrows consistently into a 2 inch bull's-eye from over 25 yards. In the coming days I will be photographing Jackie target shooting with her first handgun too, as she gets a brand new Beretta 92FS next week. Again, this is all part of her preparation for upcoming police cadet training at the RCMP academy in Regina.

After two months of no picture-taking, it is a wonder that I even remembered how to turn these cameras on!

Glen
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[Dr. Harout]

That 8mm is tempting me. If I'll ever buy one, I'll let my better half know who's to be blamed.
Nice bokeh with the portrait.
As for the flower shot... Aster will come to the rescue.

[aster]

Hi Glen,

Nice to see you back with more Fogo Island shots!

Your daughter appears to be a very determined archer since those are some nice scores you've informed us of.
Good luck in her new training and mission of choice. : )

As for the flower shot, it's a well-composed, vibrantly saturated red carnation species, the Dianthus barbatus; a wildish type of carnation.

Yildiz

[Dr. Harout]

You see Glen, I told you Yildiz will come to the rescue.