Our evening walks through our tiny town provide the perfect amount of time for talking, thinking, playing, and relaxing before returning for books and bedtime. As we rounded the corner headed for home, the sun was playfully peeking through the trees surrounding “The Mansion.”
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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.
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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.
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In my attempt to vary my subject matter, here’s my creative effort…
A blast of color…
And my Best Shot for today…one of the many blossoms on my Mother’s Day primrose. What’s blooming in your world today?
We had tons of fun spending time with Daddy’s family in the U.P. last week, and exploring the campground and Higgins Lake with Mommy’s family over the 4th! I’m quickly becoming quite a ham and keeping everyone quite entertained!
Mom has a bunch of pictures to work on, so I’m sure she’ll be posting them soon now that we’re finally home and getting back into the “normal” routine.
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Cornwell Crew 