Sunday, January 31, 2010

31 done...334 left...

So one month is down in my 365 project, and like most things... I started strong, but am faltering now... I will confess I didn't have my camera with me at ALL times, as can be seen from the pictures almost all were taken in our house.  Getting out of the house w/ a 2 1/2 year old, and all her accessories (insert Pooh bear, babies, juice, snacks, full diaper bag, etc) going back to grab my camera can sometimes prove to be too much when we're running late.

I have learned more about the abilities of my camera, however I don't have any that I would consider 'great' or favorite shots from the month.  I'm anxious to see how what I've learned will translate in a real life event when I'm trying to snap quickly, and can't take a shot again with new settings.

My challenge for February is to try to go outside my comfort zone more, and take more pictures out in public.  My photo total for January is 697 pictures, I'm well over 700 when I consider all the photos I deleted rather than upload.  At some point I'll need to go back, and purge more of the 697 as most are just the same shot, practicing with the settings on my camera.

Onto February....

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Movie time...

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

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Yes, those are Christmas jammies...

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Friday, January 29, 2010

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Tub time tea party...

 

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

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Cast of bedtime characters...

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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Turning the tables...

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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This is what Madalynn was doing in the 2 seconds I was at the door talking to my Dad when he dropped her off this afternoon...

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Sunday, January 24, 2010

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Say Cheeeese!!!!

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

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Comments from Madalynn during this photo session "Mommy, leave alone", and "Mommy put camera down".... I didn't have the heart to tell her that there's over 340 days left in this challenge....

 

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Friday, January 22, 2010

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Madalynn & I took off today for a girly day.  I had to go to A.C. Moore to get some craft supplies I couldn't find at my local Michael's.  It was over a 45 minute drive for me to spend $7, but it was okay b/c it was a beautiful day, and we had no where else to be.  After A.C. Moore we hit Papa Gino's for some pizza for lunch, and then ended at The Christmas Tree Shop.

At Papa Gino's I stepped out of my photographic comfort zone to take Madalynn's picture. As that is what I think this assignment is really about.  Becoming more comfortable as a photographer, and honing skills.  Fortunately it wasn't very crowded.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Madalynn watching her new favorite movie "Curious George"... surprise, surprise!!!

She's sitting on the car that goes to her indoor roller coaster w/ her feet propped up.  From the time she was a little baby she's always propped her feet up, on the arm of the stroller, the bumper in her crib, anything she can...

 

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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Sunset glow through my bedroom window...

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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This...

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Plus this....

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... equals this...

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Monday, January 18, 2010

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You have to earn your keep around here....

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Also, what are your thoughts on cropping this picture??  I like the scope of it to see Madalynn looking so small with all the snow, but then you loose her expression to a degree... Please comment & let me know.

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

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This was the scene I found when I went into Madalynn's room to get her bed ready for bedtime... I'm sure there is a story here, but I'm not quite sure what it is.  I'm wondering if the pumpkin is a Cinderella influence?  Perhaps she was hoping it would turn into a beautiful coach... as for the dolls... I'm not sure what led to their demise...


If you have a good caption please share it?

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Saturday, January 16, 2010

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Mini chocolate chip pumpkin muffins... Yummy...

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Friday, January 15, 2010

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I wonder if Playskool realizes their "Sit N' Spin" doubles as a step stool.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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Relaxing after a long day with 'the girls'...Watching Curious George.

Monday, January 11, 2010

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I'm thinking these are bunny tracks in our back yard... however I've never seen a bunny...

Sunday, January 10, 2010

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Seemed like a 2 chocolate chip cookie kind of day...

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Friday, January 8, 2010

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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Madalynn got out her 'special' bible today from Ga-Ga & Grandpa, and was reading it.  I couldn't pick just one for today, and since it's my blog I can do that.

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Planting seeds...

Beautiful Baby Contest

Live with Regis & Kelly is hosting a beautiful baby contest, and I want to enter... the prize is amazing!!  I need your help deciding what picture to send in... it has to have been taken w/in the last month... these are some up for consideration...  Please leave a comment & vote for the one you think I should enter...

This is what they say they're looking for in a picture... "Parenting Photo Director Miriam Hsia looks for close-up headshots of happy kids who can look right into the lens of the camera. Her advice? "Try to get something in his expression that really feels like your child and telegraphs his inner spirit.""

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

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The crossed eyes... just kill me... She was very proud to be drinking out of Mommy's glass...

Monday, January 4, 2010