Wednesday, May 11, 2011

My Mama's Day and more Spring Shots

For Mother's Day we spent the afternoon with my sister and her family at a small lake, it was awesome.  The day was nice and I even got a chance to play with my camera, always a lot of fun for me.

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I was trying to practice on Lucy, but she was having none of it.  She's been a real stinker lately, so I took some shots of my cute niece instead.

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Here is my sister, she is a fabulous mama to four girls and a constant inspiration to me.
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We all went for a hike up the hill.

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At the top there was a quaint little chapel built in honor of the Blessed Mother, very small but beautiful.

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Some flower shots that I've been waiting forever to take.  I know the daffodils are overexposed, but I kinda like it that way!

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And finally, my Mother's Day present.  I told the hubs that all I wanted was a family picture of the three of us.  My brother took the shot, but I picked the spot, made sure the sun was behind us, and adjusted the settings for him, so I sort of feel like I took the photo too.  All in all, a great day.




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21 comments:

  1. JaimeMay 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Nice pics. What a cute family you have!

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  2. Ashley SiskMay 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Looks like you got some great shots and I love the family photo. Frame worthy!

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  3. RayMay 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Nice family photos!

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  4. Irish Italian BlessingsMay 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Great pictures!! The family shot is by far my favorite. Your brother did great : ) WIth your help (of course)

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  5. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Great photos! What a great gift, a fun day and a beautiful family picture! Sounds perfect!

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  6. JenMay 11, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    It looks like you had a lovely mother's day!

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  7. deb dutyMay 11, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    What a beautiful family portrait! Your mother's day sounds like the perfect day! These photos are all so fabulous. You are very talented! The diptych with the branch in the foreground is really neat.

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  8. Lindsay @ Tails to TellMay 11, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Looks like a wonderful Mother's Day! Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. AudreyMay 11, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love the flowers and the chapel. Such beautiful pictures, you are truly talented!

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  10. One PhotoMay 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Well you and your brother managed between you to take a wonderful photo, that last shot is lovely. Glad you had such a very nice Mother's Day.

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  11. HeatherMay 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    The shot of your sister is so classic.

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  12. RachelMay 11, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    That family shot? IS AMAZING!

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  13. Anne U @ hot coffee mamaMay 11, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks for the nice comments, gosh it was so hard to get husband and my girl to cooperate for the family photo, you'd think it was pure torture!

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  14. LeeshaMay 11, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I love the crossed arms photo. too cute. Little kids can never seem to cross their arms so that it looks comfortable. :)

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  15. Bird's Eye View PhotographyMay 11, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    great shots! I love her little 'tude, and the family photo!

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  16. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Wonderful photos.

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  17. angie on mauiMay 12, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    BEAUTIFUL family photo! Both the color and the B&W!

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  18. Casey MartinezMay 12, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    That is how I get my family shots, I compose it, set the settings, pick the spot and have someone capture exactly what I want so I give myself like 95% credit for the shot;0 hehe. Those are BEAUTFIUL family pictures!!! love them. Love all of these. You really have a great eye and great exposures!

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  19. MirandaMay 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Looks like a lovely mother's day. And I adore the family shot--very cute!

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  20. Rachel VictoriaMay 13, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wow! Beautiful pictures!

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  21. Michelle RMay 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Looks like you all had fun, even with a little stinker! Cute photos of your day... almost like I was visiting there with you!

    I agree -- love your daffodil shot just the way it is! :)

    And that's an adorable family portrait, no matter who clicked the shutter! Great job at getting it all set up -- and kudos to your brother for taking it! But even bigger kudos to your hubby for giving you what you wanted! That's a beautiful family portrait and I hope you're getting it printed and hung up!

    ~Michelle

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