Are these even?
Month: September 2012
Where are you going?
This reminded me so much of this picture taken six months ago.
In just half a year, she has not just learned to walk but also learned to run. (She imitates her brother and says, “One, two, three…GO!” before taking off running.) She has also learned how much there is to see. Some kids want their mom or dad close by when they are out and about – not this little girl. When she sees something she wants to explore, she’s off without looking back.
Home From School
An After School Picnic
“I can see! This is my best helmet.”
Running Away
I’m Sorry
Apology Not Accepted
End of Summer Splash
This last photo was taken by my sister, Maureen, who joined us at the spray park. The kids aren’t the only ones enjoying these last days of water worthy weather.
In Case of Rain
1/250: f1.8 (The 50mm lens is home.)We planned to be outside on this morning, but it rained and rained. We were already prepared to be out of the house for a few hours and I wasn’t going to just go home. (Everyone had their shoes on and had been to the bathroom!) We headed to the museum. I’ve got my mind on water photos, so after we’d seen all we wanted to see inside, we went outside to this fountain.
Technically:
Here’s the photo straight out of the camera:
I edited it in Lightroom. When I first got my DSLR, I didn’t understand why editing was so important. Some photos are good straight out of the camera. Other photos need a little coaxing to be their best. (Kind of like some kids I know.)
Try It: Splash!
I have a good friend that often reminds me that summer isn’t over until September 21st. We’re still splashing away here.
1/500: f4.5
1/5000: f5.0
1/5000: f5.0
I love taking photos of my kids playing in water. I know… you’re worried about your camera getting wet. This is another time that my 100mm lens comes in handy. With the 100mm lens I don’t have to get too close. I point, shoot and then turn away before the water hits me. I do get a few drops on the camera sometimes but I just wipe them off.
My boy has loved this pool this summer and didn’t need much encouragement to splash for these photos.
If you want to freeze the water, a fast shutter speed is in order. Set your camera to shutter priority (Tv) and set it to at least 1/500 – higher is good.
Summer isn’t over yet. This week, Try It, splash around.
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The Sun and Stars
1/160: f4.5: 100 macro
My girls planted many seeds at the beginning of summer. A handful of the seeds sprouted but only this one survived the rough and tumble of four kids in a small yard.