the 4th

I always forget to read up on the best settings for capturing fireworks until it's too late! And of course I'm never in a place where I can use a tripod.  I experimented with really slow shutter speeds, higher ones, and ones in the middle. It's been interesting to see the results.

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/60

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/100 

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/50

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   0.8

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/13

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/60

5D   Manual   28-75mm   75mm   f/2.8   ISO 250   1/40

I will admit that I enjoyed taking these. Our 2 year old Addie, on the other hand, decided it was safest to return to her car seat and wait out the VERY loud fireworks there! Right as they started the finale, my camera battery died. There was no more! Thankfully, I did get the one above right as it died. I hope you had a blessed 4th!

I Heart Faces: {Pets}

The theme this week at I ♥ Faces is {Pets}. Obviously, this animal is not a pet...to anyone, but the rules said we could choose any animal! This creature was beautiful in real-life. Elegant. Powerful. Peaceful. And oh so Relaxed!

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I Heart Faces: {Celebrating Teens}

The theme for this weeks I ♥ Faces blog is {Celebrating Teens}. I've known this sweet teen since she was born. I've had the privilege of watching her grow into a beautiful young woman over the past 19 years. She's fun loving and energetic, has a great head on her shoulders, and loves my girls as much as I love her...a perfect teen to celebrate!

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We Picture This

I have several favorite Daddy photos, but these two top my list.

Canon Rebel XT     Manual Setting

ISO 100     50mm lens      f/3.5     1/2000

Canon Rebel XT     Manual Setting

ISO 200     50mm lens     f/2.5     1/80

 
I am so thankful that he loves our little girls so much!

I Heart Faces: {All About Babies}

The theme of this weeks I Heart Faces is {All About Babies}. Well, we are all about babies around here! These are our 6 week old twin girls, Anne Perry and Audrey Kate. They love being close to each other, especially when they sleep. My favorite thing is when they grab each other's hand though. Priceless! Here they were just chilling!

Make sure to stop by the I Heart Faces blog and check out all the cute {All About Babies} entries!