One of the things that is different with my new camera compared to my old camera is the focusing system.  My old D70s had 6 focus points.  My new D7200 has 51.  Who cares, right?  Well, the problem comes in when trying to take pictures of your subject when there’s something in front; the auto-focusing system automatically wants to focus on the wrong thing.  But, like so many things, a little education goes a long way and after watching an extremely informative Youtube video on the topic, I was ready to do some more practicing.  So, with camera in tow, some gorgeous weather, and a good friend by my side, I decided to hit a place I love but haven’t been to in awhile: the zoo!

The Forestry Farm Zoo is always going through changes but the most obvious change hit us at the zoo gate: it moved!  Good thing too because with the bears hibernating, they don’t need a bunch of squeaky kids at the door.  As usual, many displays were down either due to the animal not being able to handle a chilly Saskatchewan winter or because they’re bringing in someone new.  But there were still plenty of adorable but dangerous wild animals to see…and “shoot”!

What a wonderful day hanging out with my furry friends!  I know I need to play with my camera more but little adventures like this make me hopeful that one day, I’ll have it mastered!

Note: All photos except the selfies have been briefly edited.