Scavenger Hunt Sunday

I don't know what impact the hurricane and storms on the East Coast will have on this week's scavenger hunt or who that I "cyber know" is impacted, but I am praying; at this time there is nothing else I can do.  There have been so many weather tragedies recently; I feel deep sorrow for all those involved.  I feel like it is maybe wrong to go on with my life as normal, posting my hunt, but looking at the beauty in the world soothes my soul as I pray for the fright, weather, disaster, financial and physical loss of my fellow countrymen.

Old and New:

I had only had my camera for about a month and been shooting manual for 2 weeks when I took pictures of my friend's newborn.  I don't know what I was thinking!  Today I took pictures of all three of her children, including her 5 month old.  I don't know what I was thinking!  Actually, Mama was happy the first time~old:

I am hoping she will be happy this time, too.  I have improved, but it has taught me a couple things.  One, someday maybe I would like to make this a business.  Even knowing others can do better, I had so much fun taking pictures and somewhat AMAZINGLY to me, I enjoyed interacting with the children with the aid of the camera.  It was a lot of fun to be using what ability I do have to bless another family~I do have a LOT of pictures of my kids now.  Second, I have so much to learn!  Even knowing that I shouldn't chop off ears and should maybe shoot "loose," I still did things wrong.  I don't even know how much I don't know yet.  I didn't capture every image I envisioned, but I believe I got some photos mom will enjoy~and for now, her pleasure is my payment.

This isn't my best shot of the day, but it is one I enjoy; I hope mom does, too.

Night Photography:

So, I didn't get a chance to take pictures at night this week.  I know people will have some really cool ones, too.  This is my "son" turned away from me~ie it is "night."  Wait, the earth turns away from the sun.  Actually, it was almost my choice for sun, so I'm hoping extra sun shots make up for the lack of night shots, right?

Music:

This was at the farmer's market today.  Very heart refreshing to spend the day taking pictures of pretty flowers and fruit~now what do I do with them?

Cheesy:

Look at that cheesy smile!  I am also linking this up with SOOC Saturday over at Marvelous Mommy.  I'd forgotten how creamy my 50mm can be.  My friend reminded me with her beautiful photo of her son.




Sun:

So many beautiful flowers at the Farmer's Market today and shooting them is free (though we did come home with one bouquet.

Happy Hunting!