November 26, 2012
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Quiet Thanksgiving
After all the excitement of our trip to Florida, it was nice to have a quiet Thanksgiving with the family. My brother, for whatever reason, couldn't be talked into coming over today, so it was just us, and it was a quiet, wonderful day. We slept in, had an early lunch, took a nap and then as the sun began to make its way down the western sky, we headed out to the wharf to try to get a family portrait. The weather was beautiful but our results were mixed. Some of the pictures are not in good enough focus to enlarge and print, but we'll try again soon. That said, here are a few I like.
Next time I think I'll move them around to face the sun a little more.
We'll have to remember to take off our glasses next time.
Gracie took this one
I set up the camera for this one, but Samantha actually framed the shot and took the picture. They learn this stuff so much more quickly than I do, it's fun to know how to make an effect like this before they get it figured out.
For good measure, here are a couple from Florida. The first is when my 7, 9 and 19 year olds rode a ride that pulled them 300 feet up in the air suspended on a cable and then dropped them to free fall then swing several times. Here is the picture of them being winched up at the beginning of the ride.
and slowing at the end of the ride.
Comments (12)
Happy Thanksgiving and what an exciting post that was entitled 'Quiet Thanksgiving.'
blessings,
frank
Nice pictures, I like the back lit one!
Ooh -- I like #2 and #4. The lighting is great in #2, with a bright background, but with the faces nicely lit -- and the backlighting is great in #4!
Great pictures!
Through your picture I live again myself among a loving family 30 years ago . Wonderful family and nice people . But we got 3 boys and 3 girls.
You had a great way to pass Thanksgiving.
In friendship
Michel
I am glad you enjoy genuineness of my comments .
Have a great week-end
In friendship
Michel
My brother was the same... didn't make it for the holiday either. You have a wonderful looking family. I'm glad it was a great day for you. Love the pics!
your family is beautiful... all those girls. wow!!
i think you got some great shots. love the shadow one of you and your wife.
have a good weekend.
Some good shots but the most excellent one is the back lighted one of you and your wife
All great pictures, but I think that Gracie wins & Samantha comes in a close 2nd!
Lovely pictures of your family! I especially like the one Samantha took. Very nice! Glad to hear your Thanksgiving went well.
You are blessed with a beautiful family! Carolyn