Stars and Toes Forever
Note: We had a lovely afternoon of swimming today. I’ve been really busy with work all week and we all needed a break, so we spent the afternoon in the pool.
note2: This umbrella was in my mom’s closet where she keeps the pool toys and I saw it and knew I had to have a shot of it in the water…. Surprise mom!
Been A While Since We Saw The Fairy Dress
Just wanted you to know that yes, it’s still around.
also, please note, she’s TIED TO THE TREE with a jump rope….. HA!
Kelley Takes the Train
Note: My first ride on a train EVER. I am ignorant and sheltered American.
Sooc — I’ll double check edits when I get back home. 
Happy Birthday, Peanut!
Note: Six years ago today I was being rushed into an emergency c-section with little or no clue about what all was happening around me. Six years ago today this guy was born 10 weeks and 2 days earlier than he should have been. Six years ago today he weighed in at a ginormous 2 pounds 9 ounces. Six years ago today I was introduced to my Tiny Hero. Six years ago today I was blessed with the bravest, strongest, most determined little one I know. Six years ago today my world shifted 180 degrees and it was no longer all about me. Six years ago today I loved this guy more than I ever though possible. Six years ago today I didn’t understand how love can grow just a little more each day.
Thank you, Peanut, for being a blessing, a joy, a beautiful and wonderful human being who teaches me something every day. I love you, Buddy! Happy 6th Birthday!
Flash Workshop May 2008 is HERE!
More images to come tomorrow!
Note: Model here is Janelle and her Nikon.
85mm | 1/50 @ f/1.8 | ISO 400
pp: none — straight out of the camera except for resize and sharpen for web
Are You Looking at ME?
Note: Hee! He’s so cute!
Note2: Notice the new haircut.
Note3: Wide angle lenses are FUN.
16-35mm lens @ 16mm | some other settings with are incidental here
pp: defog, erin’s color action, resize and sharpen for web
The Fairy Dress Sagas Continue
Note: She is going to be looking through photos when she is 16 and ask if she ever had any other clothing besides this green ratty fairy dress that is falling apart before out very eyes.
Note2: The answer is NO. Obviously. Pictures don’t lie.
Uniform Day
Note: somebody, I’m not saying names here, but SOMEBODY got their softball uniform today and the hat appears to be a permanent fixture.
Note2: Some days I just look at him and see his face in about 15 years looking out at me and I get scared, humbled, hopefilled, inspired, worried, and thankful. He’s just such a Great Kid.
28-200mm lens @ 150mm | 1/40 @ f/5.6 | ISO 200
pp: defog, crisp color boost, erin’s color boost at low opacity, resize and sharpen for web
???
Note: I haven’t decided yet:
a) I’ve ruined her for a camera for life
OR
b) She’s practicing for her future as a member of the Witness Protection Program
OR
c) She’s already acting 12, a la “OMGosh! MOM! EWW! People are WATCHING! Don’t kiss me!”
OR
d) She’s is just the most uncooperative child ever
Note2: Took this last night at t-ball practice because the light, it was perty, and also, there was time to just sit and do nothing and HEY! I had a camera! dangerous combo right there, and ALSO, what’s more fun than playing with the self-timer?
Note3: I really really like how the dead tree sort of forms a frame around us. Totally unintentional. But really cool. I’ll have to remember that for future images.
28-200mm lens @ 40mm | 1/250 @ f/7.1 | ISO 200
pp: defog, crisp color boost, resize and sharpen for web
One of These Beasts Got a Bath Today
Note: I won’t tell you which one, but I’ll give you a hint: The one attempting to guard the treat from the invading infidel.
85mm lens | 1/350 @ f/3.5 | ISO 400
pp: adjusted shadows and contrast in ACR, defog, crisp color boost, resize and sharpen for web
Oh sure, that wasn’t enough a hint, was it, you big whiner… Fine. Here. This is who got a bath:
Note: He’s very very proud of himself. And also probably weighs about 20 pounds less. That is the approximate weight of the amount of fur I brushed off of him this afternoon.
85mm lens | 1/320 @ f/3.5 | ISO 400
pp: defog, crisp color boost, deep saturation boost, high sharpen pass, resize and sharpen for web
