At the lake and could watch the kids with this took pictures of them playing, we were sitting way up on a hill as the beach was pretty full. We could watch them in the water and keep an eye on them as well as get some great fun shots. This is super for panaramic views too. Did some closeups with the geese swimming in the water and they were really detailed on the feathers. I am looking forward to more great shots with this Binocular.