This is not so much an action shot as it is just one of my favorites. They were warming up and I had to laugh, as dd has her "game face" on. She looks like such a little snot!! She's really a smiley, laughing kid, but when she hits the arena she gets this real serious look! I played with this photo a bit, had to edit out a head off of her hip from a guy who sat right next to her in a chair, then I played with a soft focus filter a bit. I'm learning that the filters in PSE4 are really cool - I love the poster edge one. The trick is finding the right photo for the filter.
I'm having to learn to be content and realize I'm not going to get all the "split jumps" and "vault" shots I want. My goal is to get really comfortable with this camera and then work on my hubby to upgrade in a couple of years when all 3 of our kids will be in sports at the same time! I figure when the boys start with football and basketball, he's going to want the cool pictures then!!! 
They tell me patience is a virtue ..... 
