As I mentioned yesterday, five-year-old Anthony's first present unwrapping set a pattern that we saw a number of times throughout the morning....

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 50mm — 1/40 sec, f/2.8, ISO 640 — full exif
Opening the Present from Obaachan (Fumie's Mom)
Some books he really likes, and some silly socks.

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 17mm — 1/80 sec, f/2.8, ISO 640 — full exif
Opening the Present from Mommy and Daddy
Some accessories for the train set he got on his last birthday.

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 20mm — 1/80 sec, f/2.8, ISO 640 — full exif
Opening the Present from Grandma and Grandpa
For whatever reason, the present from Grandma and Grandpa generated a powerful pose instead. I don't think he really knew what it was, but the picture of a helicopter was likely sufficient to trigger the celebration.
The helicopter thing has a central hub with the helicopter connected by a rod, so that the helicopter can go around and around, and up and down in conjunction with how much power is applied. It actually takes a fair amount of skill to control the thing, but it was perfect for him....

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 17mm — 1/20 sec, f/3.5, ISO 1000 — full exif
Tentative but Thrilled

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 17mm — 1/40 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
Getting the Hang of It

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 17-55 f/2.8 @ 19mm — 1/50 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1000 — full exif
Check It Out.... Perfect!
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