Monday, August 31, 2009

HUMMINGBIRDS

Have you ever tried to take a picture of a hummingbird? It is VERY difficult! All summer I have been trying to catch this - and today it finally happened! As you know, Hannah has a GREAT love for our feathered friends. She has a variety of different bird feeders on our deck. Today, they were so active! Normally we see 2-3 hummingbirds per week, but today they were just swarming around our backyard! We saw them mostly in sets of two chasing each other. I'm thinking it might be because of the weather, we have temperatures right around 60 degrees this morning. It sure seems to make these little guys feel very active and perky! I stood at the door of the deck and snapped a couple of pictures, and then decided to sit in a chair on the deck and wait for them to come to the bird feeder. Can you believe they actually came within a few feet of me? I had to turn the ISO a little high so I could get the shutter speed high enough to try and freeze the motion of the wings. I think if it was sunny, they might have turned out slightly better, since the shutter speed could have been higher and the ISO lower. They are soooooo very quick and their wings move so fast! It is very fun to hear their little chirpings too!

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EDITED TO SAY: So, this beautiful weather today inspired me to go buy the fall mums to plant in containers on the patio and deck like I do every year. Doesn't it seem that everything is blooming early this year? What does that mean? Hard winter? Not sure. As I was on the deck pulling out the sad-looking summer flowers that were looking like they could just die any day now, a hummingbird came whizzing by and stopped at the hummingbird feeder about two feet away from me. I just froze there and watched it. I could have reached out and grabbed it if I was quick enough! And then he whizzed off again (you can literally hear the "hum" of his wings). So I went back to dutifully pulling the flowers out of the pots, when that little guy came right back and helped himself to the nectar in the flowers that were IN MY HAND!!!! I couldn't believe it! Those birds have no fear of flower-yanking fall-loving moms! Apparently, he didn't agree with my decision that the flowers had seen their last day. It was as if he was saying "Um, excuse me, I wasn't done with that yet!!"

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

THE H FAMILY

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I had the pleasure of capturing this fun family last weekend. What a very sweet family! These boys were so kind to each other and respectful to their parents, they were a pure joy to photograph! Here is a little sneak peak for you guys!

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ALL MY GIRLS AT AGE THREE

Ever since the day Boo was born, I have been waiting to take these pictures of her. When Punkin was three, I had her portraits done in this little cream colored dress, and then did the same thing when Banana was three. Ever since Boo turned three, I have been meaning to do this, and today was finally the day!! (It helped me remember to do it since she has asked probably every week since she has been three to take these pictures!) She did a super good job taking direction from two big sisters and her mommy. She did everything we asked, but only for about a half second. After all, she is THREE!!

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This was the first shot - she was just tickled that after waiting all year, that she was actually wearing the dress and taking pictures!
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She was a chatter box the whole time! I love this one for some reason. It's just so HER!
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She created a few of her own poses....
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Do I have to keep smiling?
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Boo - age three
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Banana - age three
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Punkin - age three
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My favorite shot of the day
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Banana
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and Punkin. Three is my favorite age. I'm so glad I have these to always remember the magical age of THREE!

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Sunday, August 23, 2009

HE KEEPS HIS PROMISES

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Just wanted to share this beautiful rainbow that I shot on my way home tonight!

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

OUR TEXAS FRIENDS!

Last weekend we were able to see some old friends who now live in Texas. We got together for a fun photo shoot - here is a sneak peek for you guys! I had a great time hanging out again, made me miss the old days!

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

BEAUTIFUL SENIOR GIRL!

I had the pleasure of taking some senior pictures for Miss M the other day. She is such a beautiful girl - inside and out. She is the oldest of five kids, and her dad is in the military so I just know what a huge help she must be to her mom! She is the cousin of our very sweet neighbors. Here is a little sneak peak P family.

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