Week Eight

I had all these good intentions of pulling out my laptop on Sunday night and posting pictures. All that after a full day of playing at Disneyland and California Adventure with my kids. Can't really say I'm shocked that it didn't happen that way. Pretty much the only thing that happened when we got back to hotel was sleep and showers - I don't even think I picked up my book after that first night.

Oh well.

We had a blast, we're all exhausted, and lots and lots of pictures were taken.

Monday, February 14th - What's left of a very happy Valentine's for the kids...

Hearts But No Flowers

Tuesday, February 15th - Just a girl and her dog. Or, in this case, her doggie cousin. He's such a good puppy for putting up with her. Photogenic, too.

Love

Wednesday, February 16th - Stormy day, carefree child, green grass... There's just something about this picture that I really like. It's one of those times that you don't even know you've got a really interesting image until you get it on the computer and see it sandwiched between so many other ordinary shots... I love those moments and they're definitely a big part of the thrill I get from taking pictures.

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Stormy Days

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Thursday, February 17th - So, it's 8pm and the best thing I can think to take a picture of is a half packed suitcase... And then I spot the roses my husband gave me for Valentine's Day. They're a beautiful deep red and have fully opened now... Perfect.

Roses Are Red

Friday, February 18th - This girl of mine... She's just all attitude, especially after 300 miles in the car. We stopped at a great little Japanese restaurant for lunch and the kids loved the koi and turtle pond - so much so that they almost didn't want to go in and actually eat.

A-t-t-i-t-u-d-e

Saturday, February 19th - Finally, Disneyland! This shot is Boy Kid on the Nemo Submarine ride. I love the look on his face, the color, the placement of his hand, the blue of the window frame, everything. (And for the record, this is the raw image - no color adjustment at all.)

Fascination

Sunday, February 20th - After spending the morning at Disneyland, we spent the afternoon and evening at California Adventure. There were actually a lot of really great photos to choose from, and I had a heck of a time narrowing it down, so you get two... The first is Mickey's Fun Wheel and it's reflection on the water at Paradise Pier... The second shot is the kids playing with lighted swords and a slow shutter speed. Made for a really cool effect.

Mickey After Dark

Light Effect