Since I've spent so much time raving about this camera and showing off the images, I'll post my first amazon affiliate link here for those considering an entry level DSLR camera.
This is the updated version of the camera I used for these shots, that my sister has now: https://amzn.to/2TP9H7U
It's $439 on amazon, which isn't cheap, but it is pretty cheap for a beginner's DSLR camera setup with 2 amazing lenses.
The kit I linked has a lot of useful accessories for about the same price as the camera and both lenses. The 70-300mm lens included is what makes this entry level setup amazing-- anyone considering buying one of these Nikons should get the kit that includes the 70-300mm telephoto lens! A great first DSLR entry level setup, you'll be able to get images like these, and if you haven't had a nice 300mm telephoto lens on a DSLR before you'll be super impressed with the possibilities of this setup! 📸
I've spent much more time than I intended to posting here, so I'm gonna go use my inspiration to write some music 🎹🎸🎼
The amazon affiliate link does give me a kickback for recommending the product, but they do not charge you any extra if you use my link. It is the market price for that kit, and a great deal for anyone looking for a cheap first DSLR camera-- in my opinion. I bought an older model with the same lenses and less accessories at Best Buy for the same price last year.
I can say the the Nikon camera bag pictured is great quality too, it even held up in a flash flood storm situation on a day I crossed a river before a storm came, the water rose 5 feet while I was hiking, and I had to swim back across the river and hike 10 miles in a thunderstorm with that camera setup in that camera bag. Everything was miraculously fine, just had to dry it all out, the bag and gear still look and work like new.