Camera Practice

I'm taking camera classes online........I'm trying to learn how to actually USE my camera to it's full potential....bear with me as I am stepping out tentatively......taking it off of Auto........into the world of apertures, ISO's, and shutter speeds......clueless I might add.

So I have lots of pictures.....those of you who are photographers....don't judge!  

The rest of you, bear with me.....get your coffee.......or run :)  Mostly pictures of the Chinese pixies....and the baby.

This was one of my main models.........because she LIKES to do it.........the other main model.........well he couldn't get away.......and didn't seem to mind, other than an occasional frown from the continual clicking, or positioning.  My other model.....was NOT so willing, or cooperative.......a bit skittish, and grumpy about it.

 This one "mostly" cooperated. 

Although she occasionally lost focus.

I love this angle of shot.  It shows up her little pointed lip.

And this one shows her little flat profile....and her continual picking...like a little monkey.

 This one.......well.....she didn't quite "get" why I wanted her to sit still and just look out the window.  She was more cooperative if she had something in her hands to "DO".

 This model ......couldn't get away........It looks like he is smiling........but I think he was "busy"

 He's so alert!  He would follow me with his eyes when I moved.

Uncle Harrison is just in love with this little guy!  He's always trying to steal him from me, and telling me "grandma, you've had him long enough....share!"

 My beautiful (inside and out) mother.  They came to see the baby....all the way from OH......15hrs one way.....they were only here a couple of days :(  but the girls were SO glad to see them, we all were.......but the girls kinda hogged grma........except if Grmpa was watching cartoons on his ipad.......then they were traitors.

 It's not safe to fall asleep around here......you can't defend yourself.

Grandpa and the little man.

 Brentley and his Daddy.  He doesn't even know how blessed he is to have a daddy that's crazy about him.

Well.........make that a Daddy AND a mommy that are crazy about him...AND...each other :) Lucky boy.

 He's prob. like "you may call this lucky....but I'm just trying to breathe here!"

 We entertained the girls for a while by giving them magazine pages to cut out "families" and make them into a collage.

My cute.......but slightly rebellious.........model.

I'm BORED......can I go now??

 please?

 I'm freezing mom!

He is just so edible!! and soft.......I mean look at those lips and cheeks......just BEGGING to be smooched!

We're back.

To all of my faithful followers, sorry it's been so long.  This is a very random collection of pictures. 

Gwen, these next few are for you.  These are the metal boxes/drawers that Harrison drug up from the pasture and made into shelving.  I thought it was rather creative of him.  He did all of his own decorating.

 I love the fact that instead of sports posters, or girls...... his bulletin board has lots of pictures of his little sisters.  He is such a good kid, and a great big brother.

The other side of the room on the other hand.........not so pretty!

 The kids are on spring break..........so we headed to CO to see Troy, to keep our eyes open for houses..... and to tour a school there.  Some awesome friends of ours graciously opened their home to us........even though they weren't there.  They did come home towards the end of our stay.  Both of the girls LOVED this piano!  They banged played it continually, until we were ready to scream......and would run them out. 

This is Iley's morning hair.  Love that one wild piggy tail!

Wren and Sherman were the only ones that braved the hill out back.  After about 2 runs, Sherm decided it was WAY too much work.....especially for us low altitude people.  Wren kept falling down, and their big English bulldog would come and sit on her.  Then she couldn't get up.  She was NOT impressed! LOL

 We thought he might just join them in the hot tub.

 He sat mournfully looking in the patio door every evening.  They have to keep a stick in the sliding glass door because he can open it!  He could look sadder than any dog I've ever seen.

 By the  3rd day, Iley was finally over her altitude sickness, and ready to join in the fun.  She kept telling us her stomach hurt......and "I might gag"........NOT what we wanted to hear!!  She never did "gag" though! Whew!

Trust me.....this girl can fend for herself.

 Back home.........every toy came out.

B

Must tie......Must tie.... Something MUST be tied!!!!!!

 Hey!!!!!!!!!! I wasn't ready!!!  I'm posing here, can't you see??  She thouroughly scolded Iley!

And of course a few pictures of the wee little manny.........but not many, because I was holding him most of the time :)  I may or may not have been accused of "hogging" him.......

 I wonder if Ike ever misses his personal space???

 This little girlie......is in love with this little baby.