Thursday, August 7, 2008

last horrah.

Getting ready for the house being tented, driving to Utah to stay with my family, getting stressed just thinking about it. So instead of thinking about it we went to the beach for one last horrah before reality kicks in and I start making check marks on my LONG list of things to do before leaving Saturday morning.

I know I always take tons of pictures, but at the beach I even take more than normal, for me atleast. I just LOVE beach pictures, who am I kidding I just love the beach, so please bare with me on all the pictures.

at the beach


sand castles??


The sand was clinging to everything, much worse than any other time I had been at the beach.

little bits of the beach


She loves the sand.

face plant


sun hat


I am so happy that she loves the water and is not afraid of swimming.

in the water with my tongue out


loving the ocean


walking along the water


I have been reading and looking at the internet to learn how to make "bokeh" which is a term for a picture that is focused on one thing and the rest or background is bleary. It has to do with the aperture and what you focused on. This picture turned out great. The bokeh is exactly what I wanted, I love it!!

beach view


Kailey just wanted to get water for her sand castles and Gwenie just wanted to swim.

swimming in the ocean


tongue out


Kailey was wearing her mom's hat and she looked super cute in it.

with hat


Then I played around with the Sepia look, I really am one for color, I love tons. Especially bright and sharp colors, but I thought these were cute in sepia.

checking out the view


can I catch it?


Have I mentioned before that I love this camera?!?! Shots like these are worth all of my money, time I have put into learning the camera and how to be a better photographer.

gwenie loves the beach


Now that that is all done, time to get out the list and try not to panic, apparently getting the house tented is alot of work. Is is all about prioritizing.

6 comments:

Kimberly said...

We're going to have so much fun while you're here that you will wish you didn't have to go home to the beach! Awesome pictures! I especially love the sepia toned one of Gweni sitting, looking at the water. You are so talented!

Abby said...

I wish I hadn't just had a baby I would totally have been there!!
As for the sand...baby powder...sprinkle it on and then wipe off it doesn't hurt and makes the trip home less messy!! Have fun in Utah!!

karin said...

Ditto Abby. And I am not jealous of the house tenting, it makes me tired just thinking about it.

Darci said...

Thanks for the tip Abby, I will totally remember that next time, and there will be a next time!!!

Erin @ Two More Seconds said...

I have heard the baby powder thing works too ... you know I will have it since you know how much I hate SAND everywhere. The pictures are great, you know I love all the bright colors. Can't wait to go to the beach with you!

Camille said...

Wow, great pictures! You really good at capturing the moment. I LOVE that first pic of the two of you.

Good luck with all you have to do. I hope your drive goes well and you have fun in Utah!