I obviously need to work on my knowledge of lighting and how to adjust the camera settings while not in “Auto” mode, but I still love some of the detail in the two photos above. No more blurry photos for this guy.
We decided to then go on to some additional adventures.
First it was a hunt for pine cones under our pine trees. We scored only four.
Then it was a search for deer in our back woods. No luck.
And finally, it was time to ride the scooter to the end of our street, which is part woods/part construction zone. My daughter went nuts over the large pile of rocks we found and climbed to the top:
While there, we found a large stone that had “gems” inside (nicely played on my part) which sent her imagination flying:
I soon joined her on top of the rock pile and we hung out for a long time; just dad and daughter:
It was the perfect perch to snap photos of the newly arriving birds, including this Eastern Bluebird (?):
And this Robin:
It was the perfect morning until this dope explained to my daughter that the photo below was either a crudely created sacrificial site by a the local satanists or a fire pit where some local teenagers get drunk each night:
My little joke lead to numerous follow-up questions and I hope I successfully erased the memory from her mind.
It was a fantastic time spent with my little girl and something I need to do more often. These times are precious and fleeting.
John
What a wonderful day and some great pics too! Yes that does look like an Eastern Bluebird to me. But, I am not a bird expert at all.
I remember those days of the kids bickering constantly. It seems to go in spirts and at certain ages. Then they will be fine for a while or maybe even a year or two or more! I used to make mine sit on the couch quietly. They were not allowed to get up until they made up. If they didn’t make up. They had to hug each other! They totally wanted to avoid the hugging process. So, they usually made up!
I can totally relate! My kids are 6 and 4 now. It’s insane how quickly time is flying. I spend have the time wishing things would hurry up because of all the challenges parenting brings, and the other half pleading with them to stop growing up on me! I feel bi-polar.
You’ll cherish the pics you took in the years to come 🙂 Cheers, Jenni
If you want to stop her fighting, just Photoshop a noose on that first shot!!!
Bloody good photos though; love the one with her looking over the stones!
Sounds like an incredible way to spend your morning!
as old as I am…I still miss the time spent just Daddy and me!
Incredible bird pictures. We don’t see many Eastern Bluebirds over here, those colours are just incredible.
Paul