I am so happy that Ryan is a good sport when I ask him to sit still for pictures. Late last year I realized I forgot to schedule an appointment for our traditional Christmas Card portrait and a quick look at the calendar confirmed I missed every deadline to get them done professionally. This was a clear, sunny day though and within a few minutes I convinced Ryan there was a big reward in his future, combed through most of his hair and we drove down to the waterfront for a quick “card-worthy” picture.
The winter wind was freezing cold and the two beaches I wanted to visit were closed for a police investigation (bank robber on the run) but we persevered, wiped our chilly noses and found an empty log at the last beach on my list. We got a good colorful shot for a do-it-yourself holiday card and later, when I saw this image worked well in black and white, I set it as my screen saver. You’d never know he is in the middle of saying “this is the last one Mom, it’s too cold”! Since my fingers couldn’t hold the camera any longer, I had to agree but he has since forgiven me and it makes for a good story today.
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That kid has one hell of a good head of hair on him! Great shot Lisa.
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Thanks Nancy. 🙂 He needed a cut but we didn’t have time!
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Nice photo. A ‘very real’ capture.
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Thank you Eric, I’m glad you like it. 🙂
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Bless his heart, he’s still smiling through the wind and cold. Gorgeous photo. 🙂
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Thanks Ad! He was a champ that day. 🙂
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Beautiful picture and love his pose and smile. You are a wonderful mom!
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Aw, thank you. 🙂 How nice to hear today!
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Nicely captured and perfect for a holiday card.
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Thanks Sally, we made the afternoon fun and still laugh about it today. 🙂
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What a great sport he is. I hope his compensation was worthy of the sacrifice he made! Great photo, Mom.
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Thanks Pat, he is definitely a good sport. 🙂 Compensation was a trip to Starbucks for warm hot chocolate and a donut!
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Good compensation. Next time I’m in your corner of the map I’ll pose for you. 😀
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How fun, we’ll have a great time!
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Tell him the cold was worth it and show him your screensaver screen 😀 Lovely picture.
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Thanks Mrs. P. 🙂 He is a little shy about the screen saver but kind of likes it all the same… I think it was worth it. 🙂
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He is so beautiful Lisa and this is one stunning shot! It looks great in B&W hon. 😀 *hugs*
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Thanks so much for your kind reply Sonel. 🙂
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Great photo, Lisa!
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Thanks Amy. 🙂
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I think that kids indulge us sometimes, far more than we indulge them. So what was the “big reward”?
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I have to agree…kids do indulge their parents, especially when a camera is involved. 🙂 The reward was hot chocolate and donuts and we both enjoyed them!
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stylish B&W portrait! congrats!
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Thanks Frizz – happy to hear you like it!
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Love that smile!!
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Thanks Sandra, so do we. 😉
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