wow.... I posted these on a car forum I visit, I hope its ok with you.
do you have a higher res ones for a new background?
Sounds like it came right out of the Nikon training video. Then again, it is pretty common across the board. It's the same for firing a gun, as well.try tucking your arms in towards your torso when you shoot and holding your breath for the duration of the shot (exhaled is better) if you don't have a tripod.