Summer Soccer Warriors in Wellington

Goal!

 Owen plays soccer on a recreational team in Wellington, and so presented the perfect opportunity to test out my new birthday camera, a Nikon p510.  I spent some time studying the manual this afternoon, then took it for a test run at the game this evening.  For those interested in the particulars, Owen's team won 5-1.  His team is in the black shirts.

No shoving!

Tossing the ball in

Our friend Mike going after the ball

Owen's fancy footwork

Owen going after the ball

Aggressive Owen

Owen and the team organizer, Russ

Owen and our friend Trisha, who also rides dressage

This guy gives private soccer lessons, and he's heard to say, "pretend there's an anchor in your butt!"  I think this is what he means.

Trisha running like she owns the field

Sunset driving home from the game

It was a successful night of photography.  Turns out soccer is WAY faster when watched through the camera, but I was proud of my good photographs tonight.  More to come as the season progresses!