I can see why she liked it.

Guess it also goes to show that you can't always get what you want but sometimes have to let the image direct itself when it comes to processing.

If I had the £340 I'd maybe be tempted to buy that lens. But I'm skint. Another case of not being able to get what you want.

Fun shot. Her smile says it all...

Take a look there : ;)
http://www.hk-digi.com/index.php?currency=GBP&main_page=product_info&cPath=70_81_151&products_id=441
Nice picture and happy birthday to her.

Great shot.. Ya the 2.8L IS is such a sharp lens.. Love it

Freeze Frame!

Good shot David and great expression captured, your children are going to really love this Photoblog when they are older...

(NOT)

:D

The 70-200 F2.8 IS is 1659$ US (about £875) at New York's bhphoto.com

What photosmax said. (Hm, I should have read the comments before looking it up myself!)

Picouto, photosmax and luminounlens: thanks, but I need the lens by next weekend at the absolute latest so am going to have to get it from somewhere in the UK.

If it were me I'd pay the bit extra and have it on 9 months intrest free from Warehouse Express! Lovely shot made me smile.

Hi Dave, I'll take the lense off you... I've been looking at buying one of these same lenses new from eBay, but having an official DJN lense is worth a little ware and tear :-p

Great shot, btw. For your new lense I can only suggest checking out http://froogle.google.co.uk/.

Will send you an email.

I don't know why, but always I click over the photo to see the previos image it takes me to the last one, I hate when it happens, does it only happens to me????

About the photo, It's great for me, makes me smile!

Adriana: that happens to me as well, I think it's a javascript thing

what a pity!

Adriana/rj: if you click the left side of an image it takes you to the previous one, the right side takes you to the next one. I should probably add some sort of visual clue to that effect.

David, I buy all my lenses from Hong Kong. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Kea-Photo does the best damn deals, and hes selling the IS version for £1,020 something. Give him a go.

Fantastic shot Dave, the understated tone of the backdrop concentrates the eye on the subject.

You can visit B&H photo and here's the link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=productlist.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&shs=70-200mm+f%2F2.8&image.x=11&image.y=9

It costs around 872.10 GBP/1659.95 USD

And all your pictures are really amazing as well as inspiring!! Keep up with the good work.

Wow, I can't wait to see some images with that 70-200 2.8 IS!
And I must say that I'm quite jealous ;) I have the f/4 version as well, and find it a bit limited - it's really only handholdable (at low ISOs) outside in direct sunlight. I wish I could indulge for the 2.8 IS version as well, but that's just not a possibility for me at the momen, though I plan on looking into the new (not yet available) f/4 IS version as well - it seems promising!

Another magnificant shot that inspires. Great job you are doing with this blog. It really motivates.

so fun! I'm curious what it looks like unprocessed.

well captured moment!

nice job! good save with the processing!

Nice shot. Looks a little animated to me

I like it. Great energy and framing. Did you convert it to black and white to disguise the quality as you said you weren't sure that you could process it

Dave, providing us with the unprocessed images might increase our chances of buying those tuturorials - we'd see exactly how big a difference proper processing makes!

Otherwise - great shot. Love the contrast between dreamy, toned down backdrop and happy, toned down birthday girl.

Dave, I have purchased numerous items from B & H Photo in New York. They have been easy to deal with, honest, and fast. If you place your order by telephone they often give you an even better deal than what their website indicates. Not sure on international shipping, but at the lower price, they may be able to ship overnight and still beat your local prices.

Yer killing me, how do you it ? =(

Love the tones and sense of action and motion.

DJN, many thanks! now we know how does it works! =)

I didn't know she could fly!
Well done

I can see why you wanted it to be a bit more "punchy" but I do believe you did well with this image. With the light being a bit drab, I might want to see a bit more drama in the clouds.

Her expressions and pose give this shot a very lighthearted and cartoon-ish look. i can't help smiling. :)

Thanks everyone.

As for the 70-200 f/2.8: in the end I decided to order from the UK company I mentioned as a) I need the lens fairly quickly, and b) didn't want the hassle of probably being stung for import taxes. Thanks for all the suggestions.

What a great feel "good image"! Her expression makes me smile.

The photo bursts with happiness. I like it very much. On the left the wonderful animated and happiness radiating girl and in the distance lies the brooding isle of boredom.

It's amazing to see how your kids are growing, and how you keep up with the good work. I haven't been able to see all of your latest work but the things i've seen so far are great. Congratulations for the birthday girl

good one ;)

I've recently come across your site (and I'm new to the hobby) and I must say that the moments you've captured simply blow me away. I actually love the softness on this one as it hints more at a sense of movement. A very happy moment :)

Wow, cool action shot !

that's well frozen against a nice backdrop, plus her expression is neat.

it looks like shes walking on water lol!

This image had to be processed. Brightness and punch are there anyway, just look at her.

Too late, but another source is here:
http://www.kamera-express.nl/index.php?page=product&product=754
depending if you have Euros or Pounds