First Time Kayaker.

[Daniel Cadieux]

This is Michelle, our youngest of four children (she is 8 years old). after seeing the other three siblings try their hands at kayaking she wanted to try it too. At first she was very wary and quite hesitant...you know the type...the type that REALLY REALLY wants to do it but is too afraid to do it! Just as we were about to give up she decided to go for it. She was basicly turning in circles at first but she got the hang of it...and also got the "pro" look down pat pretty fast too

Canon 7D + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/500s., f/7.1, ISO 800. full frame image.

[Randy Stout]

Daniel:

Nice to see more of your family! I like that this image is pared down to the essentials to tell the story!

Pretty soon you will have a large crew when you go out to photograph birds!

Cheers

Randy

[Christopher Miller]

Good for her, Randy! Nice shot. I love her look of determination.

[dankearl]

Terrific photo and not just because it is your daughter (who looks great).
The look of determination, the crop, the sharpness and BG are superb.
An excellent photo for all the right reasons.

[Grace Scalzo]

Glad to read that she summoned up her courage and had a successful time of it. (Excellent capture too)

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Go Michelle Go!! That's pretty cool and I enjoy kayaking too. Nice to see you getting your kids out and active at a young age Daniel.

[James Shadle]

If the look of determination is a factor in success, Michelle will be an Olympic champion!

[Marina Scarr]

That's sure is a serious look. Nice to see you use you new toy on a family outing. :)

[LinzRiverBalmer]

Awe great shot.... She will be rowing a raft or have her own AIRE boat before you know it. I was 11 my first solo run.

[Steve Kaluski]

Cool image Dan, 100% concentration, definitely a champion in the making.

Please don't tell me you have one of the 'classic' red canoes in cedar.