Lessons from my Son...

My son Jason is taking a photography class at school. When he has shooting assignments, we like to go and do them together. He uses a 35 mm film camera and shoots black and white film. It's interesting to see him "do his thing" and I always learn something. His assignment was to shoot the same subject very close and continue to shoot by backing further away in each frame until the whole subject was revealed. His brother Jordan is always a willing subject.

Here is the first practice shot. It was too sunny so we found a new spot to shoot. Notice the detail in the aviator glasses. That's me and my "teacher:...


New location, better light...


Five paces away...


Five more...


Again...


Last time...


We had a great time. I think I will try the assignment with another subject sometime. Who says you can't learn something new, even if it is from your children :-D

We were having a good time, so we kept on shooting...love these balcony shots...






Wouldn't he make a great "Romeo"?


We found a great red wall...


I love the detail in the glasses...and the attitude...


I like the brick, too...




After we previewed this shot, we all decided that it looks like an abstract person is looking over Jordan's shoulder...


We found a reflective mirror. Do you see the photographer at work? I would rather take pictures than pose for them, but I don't mind this ...


I love this shot...


My formula for a great day...photography and my awsome sons! How great is that? What can I say but that I am blessed.

Treasure your footprints. They are a gift from above.

Cherene

A Soccer Story...

I want to tell you a soccer story. You see, there is this team of dedicated young men who play soccer for Reynoldsburg High School. They worked hard all season. Then came post-season play. And, they won their first match against Westerville North, a formidable foe. They advanced to the second post-season game against Delaware Hayes.

Practicing before the game...


Stretching...


Gettin' everyone pumped before the game...


Both teams battled. Every player gave his all. The opposing team had a good goalie. He saved a lot of shots. And Reynoldsburg's goalie saved just as many.

Delaware's goalie saves a Reynoldsburg shot...


Clearing the ball...




The coach gave players advice...


Lots of fans came even though it was a cold night...


Reynoldsburg makes a save...


There were a lot of high flying players going after the ball...
















Another great Reynoldsburg save...


Going for the goal...


Delaware Hayes scored. A hush fell over the Reynoldsburg fans. The game was surely over. Everyone was ready to congratulate the Raiders on a good effort when with seventeen and a half seconds left in the game, the Raiders scored! It was a tied game!!

The coach gave the team a pep talk...


The players huddled up to give each other support...


The Raiders battled on for two periods of overtime play...


Neither team scored so the match moved to a PK shootout. The goalies prepared and squared off one-on-one against players from the opposing team. Each time a player would score or the goalie made a spectacular save, the crowd went crazy. In the end, the Raiders won the shootout...four to two !!!!! The Raider's side of the stadium exploded! The fans were screaming and the players were jumping for joy!

The players celebrated...




A shout-out to the fans who supported the team all the way...



As the players moved to center-field to congratulate each other, the opponents side of the field was silent. It was as though they were in shock at the turn of events.

Congratulating Delaware Hayes on a game well played...


It was then that I think the players came to realize what they had done...they had won! Emotions finally overcame them.







A Delaware Hayes player reflecting on the loss...


The story continues as the Raiders prepare for their next opponent. This team of young men can truly be proud of their accomplishments. They never gave up, they held together, they cheered each other on and pushed hard for the win. In a word...they rocked!!! Congratulations.

Go Raiders!!!

It's Time...

Each time I leave the house right now, I am impressed by how beautiful it is! Fall's annual splendor is all around. The colors are spectacular. Fall is a great time to schedule family portraits and senior portraits. Contact me if you are interested. Hopefully all of us will find time to get out and enjoy this time of year!



Treasure your footprints. They are a gift from above.

Put in your scythe and reap, for the hour has arived to gather the harvest, for the earth's crop is fully ripened.
Revelation 14:15

Cherene