Portraits

One of the things on my rather long list of things to do is take more pictures to learn my camera better. I find so many times i don't take the time to practice. So when we went away I took all of my books and manuals with me. Not that it helped, but I did take a lot of pictures to practice with the different settings. I'm not brave enough for manual yet, especially since I can't see clearly enough to focus properly. Yes, getting my eyes checked is also on that list. :) Anyway I did learn some things, but I have so much more to learn. Here are my meager attempts at portraits on a chilly morning in the mountains.

    I set out all prepared to take a family shot until I couldn't find my tri-pod attachment. So my father-in-law took this one for us. He only took one shot, thankfully we are all looking in the same direction.  One must not forget the hundreds of outtakes to get that perfect shot. :)And one more because it's so hard to pick and choose. 

Rain in the Garden

The Siberian Iris are about to bloom. I love the way the raindrops bead up on the leaves. I can’t remember the name of this plant. Anyone know?

Patriots and Rebels

I finally got around to getting pictures taken of the children in their Revolutionary War costumes. I had planned to wait until spring and take them to Valley Forge, but Miles tried on his pants and couldn't get them buttoned. So off I went to the studio, before it was to late. Then when I went to look at the proofs, I liked every. single. one.!  So I bought the copyrights to the photos to be able to use them however I wanted. Oh the possibilites I have for my walls. There are quite a few posted here, I couldn't help it, I do have more but I didn't want this to become the longest photo post ever. Enjoy and let me know which group shot you like the best, I can't decide, I put numbers next to each choice.

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March 27th

Spring is here!