Category Archives: {F}otography
Best Shot Monday ~ Summer Sunset
Here’s my first attempt at shooting raw. I’ll be honest that it I don’t think I have the photographic (or post processing) chops to shoot in this mode all the time just yet, but it was fun. I think once I get better software (and learn how to use it) I’ll give a go once again.
I had a hard time getting the right amount of contrast in the lower half on the image, but I really like how the clouds, color and sun turned out. It was the perfect end to a fabulous day.
Drift on over to Tracey’s for more BSM!
Theme Thursday ~ Summer Fun
A quick trip to the park and a ride in the swing seems to be the magic cure for a cranky toddler. I shot in continuous mode, but didn’t have the right focus, so here’s the only shot I felt I could salvage. I just love his toothy grin and the giggle-squeal that I know accompanied this expression!
For more summer fun, swing by Stacy’s.
Wordless Wednesday ~ Horsin’ Around
Best Shot Monday ~ Sweet Summer
I’m a big fan of the better-late-than-never mantra. While I began this post well over 12 hours ago, our plans changed and well, here it is…
Perhaps it’s the pending arrival of another child that has me so reflective lately, or I suppose it could be the fact that I very recently *finished* Calder’s baby book. Either way, I felt like sharing a few of my favorite shots that still don’t do justice to the amazing little boy he is becoming.
Heading in after a tour through Papa’s Garden…
Sitting so well for his second official haircut, and getting the hang of his first sucker…
Last Thursday, when I believe the temps were well into the 90s and the humidity had to be at least 100%, Katie and I made plans to connect at Hawk Island County Park. I fell in love with this place last fall when we had a cross country meet there – I just knew that it would be a perfect summer day escape for us! My expectations were certainly met! While I don’t have many pictures (I found it tricky to keep an eye on our belongings, stay within arms length of Calder and keep my camera dry) I did manage to snap a few to share our day.
Here’s one of the many gadgets that chill and thrill…(and for the record, the blast of these buckets nearly topples a toddler!)
Between shoving yogurt melts and crackers in his face sharing and trying to climb the back of the lounge chair, I managed to take at least one shot of Cooper and Calder just hangin’ out…
And my best shot for today, is this little gem. In the larger version you can really see his furrowed brow as he studies his cracker, the few stray crumbs on his face, and the chubbiness of his little hands. Beyond that, this picture reminds me of the blissful exhaustion that follows the perfect play on a summer’s day.
Splash on over to Tracey’s for more Best Shot Monday.
Cornwell Crew 