Category: baby

July 2015

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Fireworks are part of of every Canada Day (July 1) celebration. I love that some flowers look like fireworks when in full bloom. Here are some to enjoy this month.

free desktop calendar July 2015_1440x900

These wildflowers are blue-bead lilies named for the blue fruit that remains on the stem after the blossoms have died off. They are not poisonous but also not very tasty.

My apologies to those of you who were looking for the calendar before it was up. I’ve been delightfully distracted by the first time gathering of all 6 of our grandkids. 🙂

happy growing family

softness

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precious infant girl
We are thrilled to have a new grand daughter. She and her sister live a 2 1/2 hour drive away from me so every moment we can be together is precious!

I had the privilege recently of capturing her during a nap.

Lightroom Develop Mode

 

The above image has been post-processed.

When I first uploaded the RAW files, I was a saddened by the harshness of the images. The clarity emphasized a mild rash on her skin.

In Lightroom, I found a couple of settings that softened the overall look.

As you can see in the lower portion of this module, under “presence”, I reduced the clarity quite a bit.

By reducing vibrance, the shades of colour lighten a little.

Reducing saturation I got an even softer, lighter look.

 

The image below shows the original image on the left and the adjusted image on the right.

It turned into a much sweeter, dreamier image, don’t you think?

Lightroom softening before and after

family love

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Ontario celebrates Family Day today with a holiday while we celebrate the addition of a precious grand daughter to our family.
Macy, you are a delight! My heart can hardly contain the love I feel for you, your big sister, Baylee and your mommy and daddy! XOX
newborn grasp

Little visitors

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This past week end was a holiday week end (Victoria Day aka May Long)- considered the kick off of summer for Canadians.  We were treated a couple of special little visitors.

Friday, we found this shy little Snapping Turtle on our beach.


Here’s his relative size to Lindor’s paw print. It couldn’t have been bigger than a dollar coin!

More importantly, our son, daughter-in-law and precious grand daughter came to spend a few days🙂

Love you forever

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Thirty years ago today, we received a precious, priceless gift.  She brought with her and still holds for us a world of love and laughter.  Happy Birthday, Krista!