Not Everyone Likes to Be Photographed

This week I'm hanging out with my family in FL.  We decided to bag the Christmas gathering and head for a warmer climate during the winter.  It's been great to wear shorts, but only for a day or so.  It's been colder and windier but I remind myself that one doesn't hear the ocean in mid-March in Milwaukee.

My older nephews are here with their kids and my sister has come from the UK with her husband and my youngest nephew - 2 year old George.  George has learned that he has cousins and is having fun hanging out by the ocean with them.  I slapped on my 35mm 1.8 lens (50mm on the D300) and headed out for some images that mimic the view of the human eye.

George resembles Cauley Macaulkin when it's bath time.  This toddler is full of smiles and was a joy to be around.  Ryan was confused when he saw me on the beach.  He used to seeing me at his home in Chicago so this was the face that I captured when he first saw me.  It reminds me that not everyone likes to have their picture taken.  So what . . .

Piece of Paper and New Initials to Use

Last night was the Oscars and I was thrilled that The Hurt Locker walked away with Best Director and Best Movie!  I saw it twice within one week.  Why?  Because the director, Kathryn Bigelow, directed your heart and eyes towards what she wanted you to see & feel.  I thought she had an artistic eye and style that appealed to me.  Her use of camera angles, muffled sound and close-ups put you right there, with pliers in your hand.  It also increased my pride and sense of gratitude I have for my two nephews, and other soldiers, that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Way to go Kathryn!

Today I received my 'Oscar' in the mail and it arrived in a gold tube.  Inside was my certificate for Certified Professional Photographer!  It feels good so thanks to all my clients and photographer friends that have cheered me on.

So besides the MS I earned years ago, I get to add a few more initials to my name.  CPP.  Achieving a goal always feels good, so like Kathryn, I'll soak this up for a couple of days!  Then it's on to the next goal!