Week 7 -Feb 14 - Feb 20

My oldest did his Science Fair project on Pinewood Derby Cars! He so loves scouting and the experiences he has had there. He and his friend were among 6 from their school to go on to district! Way to go boys!

In the top picture I debated whether or not I should cut out my youngest when I took the pic, but decided to leave him in with the option to crop later. I love how he is looking to his older brother. We are all examples and role models to someone...

It snowed!!! I grabbed my camera as I headed out the door. I love how this picture of Rach turned out. She looks too grown-up though.

I included both of these pictures because I noticed how just adjusting the focal point changed the feel of the picture. Tom likes the top one best because it keeps him looking further into the picture to see how far he can see. I had originally chosen the 2nd as my favorite. Which is yours?

I like how this picture turned out. I like the layers, depth, textures and colors.

Week 6 - Feb 7 - Feb 13

I was working with DOF. As I played with the aperture I "washed out" too many photos. I love how this first one turned out. The next one, I wish I could save somehow. The boys have such cute smiles, but I don't quite know how to fix it with the software that I have.

Next is my little "Woody" riding his stick horse.

The grass had made cool designs in the ice. I am thankful for children who notice and point out simple beauties.

Although this picture was too over exposed in color, when I changed it to b&w I really liked it.

Week 5 - Jan 31 - Feb 6

I am about ready to stop taking indoor pictures and just wait for outdoor soccer to start. I was able to take some this week and then enhance them after the fact. This first one is of my cute twins telling each other how hot and sweaty they are from playing hard.

One really good thing about East Winds is the beautiful blue sky that we can see after.

If I want to get serious about taking wildlife photos, I definitely need another lens. But it was fun to go see the eagles, my kids are always excited when they come.

Week 4 - Jan 24 - Jan 30

I didn't get my camera out as much as I wanted to this week. I will have to make up for that next week. We saw our first eagles of the season, so I may go try to get a shot or two of them. Here a just a few shots from this week.

A real Mr. Potato Head! We needed potatoes for ñioqis and this is one of the big ones they dug up in our garden this week!

Tooth #2 gone :) What a cute smile. I want to practice more close up shots. I would like to work on the settings so I can have the background more out of focus.

I heard the water running and called to my 3 year old asking why the water was on...his reply was that he burned his finger on the fire place and was running it under the water. A 3 year old administering his own 1st aid, what a bright boy :) So, I really wanted to use this picture, but the mirror is so dirty...is there a way to photoshop a mirror?