[shuttertalk]

With this picture I used my car to hold the camera still. If I can get out of the car and able to get the tripod up and ready before they run would be perfect.

Nice pic Teri... one trick I usually do if I don't have a tripod is to get out of the car and place the camera on the bonnet or roof, which will give you a rock solid platform to take photos on.

Another tip is to use the self-timer function on your camera, which will reduce the risk of you accidentally shaking the camera when pressing the shutter button. I do this all the time, even when using a tripod.

All the best!