General Wedding and Hannah Montana Chit Chat Thread... (Part 5)

[JimAskew]

JIM!! I got the DVD today, thank-you!!! I received just as I was heading out to work so I will have to browse through it tomorrow. There are alot of pictures on that thing! :)
Mo,

Enjoy...I edited a few and there are many more right out of the camera. Please use what you want. There are several of you and our POTN crew you haven't seen yet :D

[JimAskew]

Good Morning, All. I was editing wedding photos until late last night for Suzie. Had to come to work to "rest" up :)

[Maureen Souza]

LOL, sometimes work is a vacation for me as well. But not tonight...I have been running all night long! Bed is starting to sound awfully good.

[Belmondo]

Lois got up in the middle of the night (worries), and turned on the TV. That woke me up, so I'm wishing I could go back to bed, but it would be futile.

Good morning, everyone.

[SuzyView]

Morning. Have to work on the book today, if I can figure it out. Hope you are all doing great!

It's hot again, but cooling up tonight.

[JimAskew]

Morning. Have to work on the book today, if I can figure it out. Hope you are all doing great!

It's hot again, but cooling up tonight.

Lois got up in the middle of the night (worries), and turned on the TV. That woke me up, so I'm wishing I could go back to bed, but it would be futile.

Good morning, everyone.

LOL, sometimes work is a vacation for me as well. But not tonight...I have been running all night long! Bed is starting to sound awfully good.
Good Morning Mo, Tom, and Suzie :)

Slow day in the office so far!

[JimAskew]

Why I love the G10...here is Jules at Baskin-Robbins on Sunday waiting for her ice cream :)

[Chris Dana]

Jim, have you seen the service notice on the G10?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=222&modelid=17624&keycode=2112&id=57370

[JimAskew]

Jim, have you seen the service notice on the G10?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=222&modelid=17624&keycode=2112&id=57370
Chris,

I did...thanks...my G10 is in the recall group. Haven't seen the issue crop up yet...but I will send it in...a free cleaning if nothing else :-)

[Maureen Souza]

Spooky...this place is deserted. Just as well, I barely have time to breathe tonight but I am on dinner break for about 20 seconds ;)

[JimAskew]

Good Morning All...sorry I killed the thread yesterday :(

[SuzyView]

Did kill it. All are just busy. My friend, Lisbeth got the bag for you, Jim.

Going to have my little procedure now. Wish me luck! See you later. I hope.

[JimAskew]

Did kill it. All are just busy. My friend, Lisbeth got the bag for you, Jim.

Going to have my little procedure now. Wish me luck! See you later. I hope.
For sure! Hope all goes well! Check in when you are back.

[Maureen Souza]

Good luck, Suzie-Q!!

Mornin' Jim :)

[Belmondo]

Sorry I haven't been around much, either. I've been working on our continuing education to renew our real estate licenses, and DANG, those test questions are tricky. Lot's of double-negatives and weird phrasing of questions.

I finished it late last night, and should have it out in the mail today.

[Chet]

Sorry I haven't been around much, either. I've been working on our continuing education to renew our real estate licenses, and DANG, those test questions are tricky. Lot's of double-negatives and weird phrasing of questions.

I finished it late last night, and should have it out in the mail today.

Good Luck with that.

[Belmondo]

Good Luck with that.

Fortunately, not a lot of luck is required. It's just a matter of sitting down, parsing the question completely, then going to the book and looking up the answer. It's open-book, and the answer is usually in there verbatim, but it's a slow, tedious process. It doesn't test knowledge of concepts----only the ability to use resource material.

It's just a nuisance.

[Chet]

Fortunately, not a lot of luck is required. It's just a matter of sitting down, parsing the question completely, then going to the book and looking up the answer. It's open-book, and the answer is usually in there verbatim, but it's a slow, tedious process. It doesn't test knowledge of concepts----only the ability to use resource material.

It's just a nuisance.

If it just tests your ability to look up resource info, why take the test?

[JimAskew]

If it just tests your ability to look up resource info, why take the test?
Because it makes government bureaucrats very happy ;)

Good Morning Tom & Chet.

[Chet]

Hi Jim!

[SuzyView]

I made it home! All pipes are clear, I am fine, I even went to Red Robin for lunch. I'm still a little tired, but nothing like having allergy medicine. Thanks for your well-wishes. I won't have to revisit this one for 7 years! I'm very relieved.

I'm working on the book today.

[Bootsie]

Hey!

We are officially moved out, and now have to stay at grandmas until the new house is done, but carpet went in there yesterday, so hopefully it will be fast!

[Belmondo]

Because it makes government bureaucrats very happy ;)

Good Morning Tom & Chet.So right, Jim.

I made it home! All pipes are clear, I am fine, I even went to Red Robin for lunch. I'm still a little tired, but nothing like having allergy medicine. Thanks for your well-wishes. I won't have to revisit this one for 7 years! I'm very relieved.

I'm working on the book today.Good to hear, Suzy

Hey!

We are officially moved out, and now have to stay at grandmas until the new house is done, but carpet went in there yesterday, so hopefully it will be fast!

Carpets are in? That's almost the last thing. You're almost there.

[JimAskew]

I made it home! All pipes are clear, I am fine, I even went to Red Robin for lunch. I'm still a little tired, but nothing like having allergy medicine. Thanks for your well-wishes. I won't have to revisit this one for 7 years! I'm very relieved.

I'm working on the book today.
All right, Suzie :-)

[JimAskew]

Hey!

We are officially moved out, and now have to stay at grandmas until the new house is done, but carpet went in there yesterday, so hopefully it will be fast!
Good for you, Bootsie :) Put up some photos of the new digs :D

[tsw910]

Hi ya'll ..

the latest update .. i am finally all back to canon now .. i am just waiting for the battery to charge and off to take some pictures ... YAY !

[SuzyView]

Congrats, Tom. Carpet is always good to have, Brooke. Hi, Jim. Got the red bag in my house.

[Chris Dana]

This has been a horrid day. We thought the cats had been peeing on the carpet around the fish tank...well, it turns out that the filter on the fish tank was leaking. I have no idea of how long this has been going on. I picked up a 10 gallon tank to house the fish in the meantime and emptied the 55 gallon tank, moved the stand (and tank), and then tried to clean the carpet. I have no idea if this is going to work or not. We may have to replace the carpet on the first floor. Yay. It's not more than 200 square feet, fortunately.

On the up side, someone asked me to shoot their wedding last night (for pay). Sadly, I already have a gig second shooting that weekend, and I doubt I'm ready to do it on my own just yet.

[tsw910]

that sucks Chris .. but that happened to me awhile ago, but we just had that section cleaned to get rid of any mildew that may form underneath ..

[Bootsie]

Yep carpet is in! :) we found out today that we will most likely be moving in next Thursday, so that should be good! I wish it was Tuesday be cause I don't have to work, but oh well.

[Chet]

Yep carpet is in! :) we found out today that we will most likely be moving in next Thursday, so that should be good! I wish it was Tuesday be cause I don't have to work, but oh well.

Very exciting! We are still waiting for pictures.

[LeesaB]

Hey everyone...I'm not even going to try to catch up

I'm burning some Cd's and thought I'd drop in and say HI! HI! LOL

I'm doing well, keeping busy and staying out of trouble. I think!

So.... how is everyone?

[Belmondo]

Hey everyone...I'm not even going to try to catch up

I'm burning some Cd's and thought I'd drop in and say HI! HI! LOL

I'm doing well, keeping busy and staying out of trouble. I think!

So.... how is everyone?Okay, Lisa. It's good to see your bright, shining face around here.

[Kathy H]

Dropping in to say Hi to everyone:)

Sorry I have not been a good wedding chat visitor lately, I do take a quick look in every chance I get and have seen some really nice photos posted. I will eventually get a break in my way too busy life and I'll be back around these parts to catch up with everyone.

[Maureen Souza]

Dropping in to say Hi to everyone:)

Sorry I have not been a good wedding chat visitor lately, I do take a quick look in every chance I get and have seen some really nice photos posted. I will eventually get a break in my way too busy life and I'll be back around these parts to catch up with everyone.
Good to know you are still alive & kickin' :D:D

Come back........we miss you!

[Maureen Souza]

Hey everyone...I'm not even going to try to catch up

I'm burning some Cd's and thought I'd drop in and say HI! HI! LOL

I'm doing well, keeping busy and staying out of trouble. I think!

So.... how is everyone?
Hey, look who showed up? I see you on Facebook once in a while so I know you are still out there :)

[SuzyView]

Why can't Brooke send over to Chris her extra carpet? Doesn't that solve the problem? ;)

Morning. I'm working on the book again this afternoon, since I am still stupid and can't get my act in gear, I will try it again.

My sons are driving me nuts! And my nephew and his finacee will be in town starting today. I am going to meet them at Mt. Vernon on Monday afternoon around 4. Anyone want to be my second for that one? And e-session and then dinner.

[JimAskew]

... And my nephew and his finacee will be in town starting today. I am going to meet them at Mt. Vernon on Monday afternoon around 4. Anyone want to be my second for that one? And e-session and then dinner.
Good Morning, Suzie...Cheese Cake Factory? :D If I have no alligators then I'll come and help...I'll call you on you cell phone mid-day on Monday :D

[SuzyView]

Well, I have your red bag, too. I need to get that back to Elaine.

Hey, I'd love to have you here with me, Jim. I'm wondering if you can shoot their wedding, but you'll be out of town, it's August 1. I think the bride is hiring a pro since I can't come. She has a cousin that is a serious wedding shooter.

[Bootsie]

Hey all!

I just finished my last final, and it feels so good to be done!

I am at school so I have internet for a little while haha!

[Bootsie]

Just out of curiosity what do you professional wedding potogs usually charge for a typical wedding? (Including bridals, engagements and the actual wedding)

[Chris Dana]

Just out of curiosity what do you professional wedding potogs usually charge for a typical wedding? (Including bridals, engagements and the actual wedding)

I got a look at next year's price list for the woman I work for. Starting package is 3500 and goes up from there. She's targeting a different clientele than previously (when we booked her, it was ~1700 for the base package), she's tired of working 60-70 weddings a year and is tired of being hit on by the groomsmen. :lol:

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Just out of curiosity what do you professional wedding potogs usually charge for a typical wedding? (Including bridals, engagements and the actual wedding)

I have engagement and wedding packages... but with all three I'd start at $3k.

[SuzyView]

Don't ask me, Brooke, Jim & I are free. :) But if I did charge, $2000 at least to start. In UT, there is a lady in SLC that is charging $650 for everything, so just to let you know, look on the net at local charges.

[sidx001]

Just out of curiosity what do you professional wedding potogs usually charge for a typical wedding? (Including bridals, engagements and the actual wedding)

I'm shooting my nephews wedding in Logan,UT next week and we're charging $900 (family :) ). For weddings I usually start at $1650 and go from there.

[Maureen Souza]

I survived my work week, barely! whew, it was grueling. I really hate it when I have five men as patients.;) One screamed and cried like a two year old everytime we tried to move him in bed....they guy was like, 46 years old and by the end of the night, we all wanted to spank him:evil:
Another guy was so rude and sarcastic to the staff that I finally lit into him last night and gave him a good scolding. He wanted to be left alone to sleep both nights I had him so I finally told him that he made a wrong turn......and that the Holiday Inn Express was across the street! Sheesh. Don't people realize they come into the hospital to be cared for after major surgery and that the nurses are there to follow the dr.'s orders to give that care? I could go on a tirade but I'll be done now.......;)

[thekid24]

I know it has gotten slow in here without me....in the last 2 days Kathy and Lisa have only posted once.

Just aint the same to see 2 days worth of posts without seeing a dozen posts from each chick.

So I figured I'll post a photo recently taken of my roomate (with her permission of course) while we were out havin a smoke break.

I used a P&S camera with some added skills of my own. "Can't take a good photo without a dslr"? WRONG!!!:D

[Kathy H]

Nothing like good old Jared to drag me out of hiding! lol:D
Hi people! I think I am about to start winding down from 2 months of running full steam ahead, soooooooo many things have happened with me in that time I could not even begin to share it all, some good, some not so good....but everything is looking pretty up and calm now.

We have a new family member that I will post some shots of here in a few minutes before I run off to make dinner. This new family member has been a small bit of my crazy times lately.

JARED.......GREAT SHOT ! True proof that it's the brain behind the camera that really catches the shots, not the fancy camera itself!:D

[LeesaB]

I so saw the name of JARED and had to check it out!

I do try to keep up with the posts, I've just been swamped...things may be dying down in a few here, I hope/think...

Jared, true Jared form, love the shot

How are you doing....You know you can IM/Twitter or Facebook me anytime!!!!

any of you can!

Hey Kathy, missing the good old days eh? LOL

[Kathy H]

I so saw the name of JARED and had to check it out!

I do try to keep up with the posts, I've just been swamped...things may be dying down in a few here, I hope/think...

Jared, true Jared form, love the shot

How are you doing....You know you can IM/Twitter or Facebook me anytime!!!!

any of you can!

Hey Kathy, missing the good old days eh? LOL

YES! I really do miss this place soooooo much, but dang I have been crazy busy! LOTS of things going on in my life lately! I think I am going to be around for a bit now though.

It's great to see you girl! And everyone else too! I MISS ALL OF YOU!

[LeesaB]

YES! I really do miss this place soooooo much, but dang I have been crazy busy! LOTS of things going on in my life lately! I think I am going to be around for a bit now though.

It's great to see you girl! And everyone else too! I MISS ALL OF YOU!

I so hear you.... I've been editing, writing and planning, lots going on! So I just keep pushing ahead best I can, three weddings in May, 2 in June, then it's a bit quiet.

I've got a male model shoot in W Palm Beach we are setting up, and it just keeps going.

steps at at time...as long as they are forward steps!!!

one night, we're gonna have to tear this place up again! :-)

[Kathy H]

New baby Josie. She's a mule:D She was born last Thursday and was up and walking within 15 minutes. Her mama had a few really hard days after the birth and it was pretty scary, lots of all night walking her and constant watching so she didn't lay down. But all is good now.

Dang it! I can't load the pictures! I have to close out and try again!

[Kathy H]

okay trying again

[Kathy H]

a couple more

[Kathy H]

There! Now I can go fix dinner :D

Yes Leesa, we really need to get back into this thread, life in the real world is way more stressful! :) This place is great therapy!

[LeesaB]

I so agree and I LOVE your new addition...

Plus I have news....we need to talk :-)

[thekid24]

I so saw the name of JARED and had to check it out!

I do try to keep up with the posts, I've just been swamped...things may be dying down in a few here, I hope/think...

Jared, true Jared form, love the shot

How are you doing....You know you can IM/Twitter or Facebook me anytime!!!!

any of you can!

Hey Kathy, missing the good old days eh? LOL
im not a fan of facebook...or myspace for that matter. but i know i must be outta the loop. What is twitter?

[LeesaB]

find out...

www.twitter.com

then find me LeesaB :-)

[SuzyView]

Kathy, Congrats! Beautiful shots.

Hi, Leesa!

I just finished my work with the book. Waiting for Jamie.

[Kathy H]

I so agree and I LOVE your new addition...

Plus I have news....we need to talk :-)
Thanks! PM sent:D but I am also working on photos so if I am slow to respond, don't give up on me or think I'm ignoring you.
Kathy, Congrats! Beautiful shots.

Hi, Leesa!

I just finished my work with the book. Waiting for Jamie.
Thanks Suzy, we are thrilled with the baby!

What book?

[SuzyView]

Oh, just the POTN Book 3. I am helping but I'm pretty slow and just figured out what I needed to do.

[Kathy H]

Oh, just the POTN Book 3. I am helping but I'm pretty slow and just figured out what I needed to do.

Oh jeez, I knew that, just really behind:oops: Glad you figured it out, that must have been quite a project!

[tsw910]

True proof that it's the brain behind the camera that really catches the shots, not the fancy camera itself!:D[/B][/SIZE]

but but but .. i do need the fancy stuff .. since my brain isn't too worky right :oops:

[Maureen Souza]

a couple more
OMG, that is too cute. I hope you saw the photos of our new grandson, Nicholas, born last week :):)

[Chris Dana]

Howdy Kathy. Good to see you back!

[Kathy H]

but but but .. i do need the fancy stuff .. since my brain isn't too worky right :oops:
lol Yeah, I need the fancy stuff too, and I could use a jump start on my brain!:)
OMG, that is too cute. I hope you saw the photos of our new grandson, Nicholas, born last week :):)
Thanks! Yes I sure did see the pics and he is a little doll! Your new baby is much cuter than mine! Congratulations grandma! Aaron looks quite happy to be a big brother, soooooo sweet!
Howdy Kathy. Good to see you back!
Thanks! Great to see you back too! I love the shots of Kate you post, she is so adorable!

[Maureen Souza]

Life is busy here as well and my posting has been minimal at best. We are going off to Ireland a week from Sunday and I have so much to do before that happens!

[Chris Dana]

Thanks! Great to see you back too! I love the shots of Kate you post, she is so adorable!

Thanks! I was away for quite a while as I was going through some stuff. Katemonster is getting bigger and bigger. Tonight she decided to stand on her own for a little bit. It's not going to be much longer before she starts walking around on her own. Aaaarrrgh.

[JimAskew]

a couple more
Good Morning Kathy, cute little guy...great captures.

[JimAskew]

Life is busy here as well and my posting has been minimal at best. We are going off to Ireland a week from Sunday and I have so much to do before that happens!
Good Morning, Mo :)

Love the new avatar! Enjoy Ireland...a great adventure for sure. Elaine and I are going to Chicago next week to see our grandkids there :) Leaving on Thursday and returning on Tuesday...going to take tons of photos!

[JimAskew]

Happy, happy, happy Friday to all :)

[SuzyView]

Happy May Day! It's a holiday everywhere but here in the US, dang it! Would have loved a day off. :( Oh, all my days are days off. :)

My husband and I were engaged on May Day, a year after we officially started "going out" so it's an important day.

Morning, Jim! I'm going to talk to my nephew today. Mt. Vernon isn't that far from either of us.

[JimAskew]

Happy May Day! It's a holiday everywhere but here in the US, dang it! Would have loved a day off. :( Oh, all my days are days off. :)

My husband and I were engaged on May Day, a year after we officially started "going out" so it's an important day.

Morning, Jim! I'm going to talk to my nephew today. Mt. Vernon isn't that far from either of us.
Good Morning, Suzie. Happy Engagement Day" to you and Ken :)

[sheridant]

how did this thread get started - don't understand the link

[JimAskew]

Tom,

B+H has a way cool lens for you in its Used Lenses Department. :D

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/find/newsLetter/Mother-of-All-L-Lenses.jsp

When you buy this I would like to come out to visit and try it out ;)

[Kathy H]

Wow Maureen Ireland should be fantastic, I would love t go there someday.

Chris, Good luck with the walking child! lol I remember with my first child we really couldn't wait for him to walk, then with the second one we didn't encouarage it al all! And once the walking starts, so do the blurry photos! LOL

Thanks Jim, we think she's pretty cute, for a mule anyway! lol And happy Friday to you!

Suzy, Happy Engagement Day! That's great that you chose a day that's easy to remember, most of the time I can't even remember my anniversary date. I have the day off today, we did conferences Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm so we get today free....YIPPEE!

[Jon]

how did this thread get started - don't understand the linkWell, 40,000 some posts ago the General Wedding Chit-Chat thread was started. Every 10,000 or so we start a new thread as a continuation of the old one. And around the end of the last one Hannah Montana appeared in the conversations . . . Makes perfect sense.

[Derweissehai]

Morning all. Sorry for the long absence. Been busy with editing, finishing the website, the real job and working on a secret project.

The website is up for the portrait side of the house..... http://www.taylormaephotography.com

Well time for me to get ready for work. hope it's an early night.

Jon...we got a time frame on when the book is gonna be out and when avail for purchase.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Super cute images, Kathy! :D

[Kathy H]

Super cute images, Kathy! :D

Thanks Jeff! Lighting conditions were not real great, but I couldn't complain, at least she had the baby during the daylight hours.....they usually end up birthing in the middle of the night, so I was very pleased with this mama!:D

I need to snap a few more, 1 week old yesterday and already much more mature. I am amazed at how fast baby animals grow and how quickly their functions perfect compared to we humans!

[Jon]

Jon...we got a time frame on when the book is gonna be out and when avail for purchase.
You asking me? Because I'm not involved in it at all - Suzie might know, or Jamie.

[Derweissehai]

You asking me? Because I'm not involved in it at all - Suzie might know, or Jamie.

Thanks Jon. Will ask them. Well it's off to work.

[Kathy H]

I'm catching up on all the neglected processing and blogging, wow I am seriously way behind!

I am having a wonderful slow day, it's so nice to just relax a bit. No shoots until 4:00 this afternoon.:D

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[JimAskew]

I'm catching up on all the neglected processing and blogging, wow I am seriously way behind!

I am having a wonderful slow day, it's so nice to just relax a bit. No shoots until 4:00 this afternoon.:D

Hope everyone is having a great day!
Hi Kathy,

Wander over to the Wedding and Family Forum and check out my wedding post...I took a "deep breath" and put my latest adventure with Suzie up there for C&C :)

[Maureen Souza]

Hi Kathy,

Wander over to the Wedding and Family Forum and check out my wedding post...I took a "deep breath" and put my latest adventure with Suzie up there for C&C :)
Brave souls......;);)

[Maureen Souza]

I am waiting for great niece Sophie to show up for a photo shoot. I did her evey 2 weeks for the first 3 months and now we are doing it monthly. My sister says she is cranky and needs a nap so luckily I have time to accomodate her today:)

[JimAskew]

Brave souls......;);)
Gulp :shock:

On the 85MM f/1.2...I have read two reviews that say don't buy it if you already have the 85MM f/1.8 unless, of course, you just want it :D [edit] I want it!

[Chris Dana]

Gulp :shock:

On the 85MM f/1.2...I have read two reviews that say don't buy it if you already have the 85MM f/1.8 unless, of course, you just want it :D

My boss has the f/1.2 and I have the f/1.8 flavors. I will say that if there is one lens that she uses more often than anything else, it's the 85. I've shot with both and I personally LOVE the f/1.2. I have a sharp copy of the 1.8 and really like it, but the 1.2 does seem, to me, to be in a league of it's own.

[Kathy H]

Hi Kathy,

Wander over to the Wedding and Family Forum and check out my wedding post...I took a "deep breath" and put my latest adventure with Suzie up there for C&C :)

All righty, I'll go look! AND I will pick every single picture apart for every little technical issue I can find, because I think that is the rule in there! :lol:

[Kathy H]

I braved the "Kids & Family" forum section... go have a look if you dare:)

[Maureen Souza]

LOL, Kathy.

But this photo is not for comment. I wanted to show Jim my 85/1.2 on the 5D. Jim, this was taken in front of a big window and only cropped for your close-up viewing. I wanted you to see this to help you make up your mind about your lens purchase.

Or does this only create turmoil? LOL!

[Kathy H]

Wow Maureen that is a fantastic lens indeed.

Darling baby! (That's not a comment about the photo...just the baby!) lol



*the photo is great too though*

[Maureen Souza]

It is a fantastic lens and worth every nickel for portrait work. I don't have to work hard to get good photos as long as I remember to get my settings right.

By the way, Sophie is the Baby Who Will Not Smile. My sister was doing all kinds of antics to no avail. We finally, after a good hour, threw up our hands ands and said "No grown woman should have to behave like to get a baby to smile." As soon as the lens cap was on, the smiles came in abundance.

[Kathy H]

It is a fantastic lens and worth every nickel for portrait work. I don't have to work hard to get good photos as long as I remember to get my settings right.

By the way, Sophie is the Baby Who Will Not Smile. My sister was doing all kinds of antics to no avail. We finally, after a good hour, threw up our hands ands and said "No grown woman should have to behave like to get a baby to smile." As soon as the lens cap was on, the smiles came in abundance.

That sounds familiar....I have that problem with some babies too. Stubborn little boogers!

I have the 85/1.8 and I really like it too.

Well I'm off to do somemore mom &me sessions. See ya later!

[Maureen Souza]

Here is the 135 lens. Sophie is moving pretty fast, turning her head and waving her arms a lot.....

[Derweissehai]

By the way, Sophie is the Baby Who Will Not Smile. My sister was doing all kinds of antics to no avail. We finally, after a good hour, threw up our hands ands and said "No grown woman should have to behave like to get a baby to smile." As soon as the lens cap was on, the smiles came in abundance.

Isn't that it always happens!


Evening everyone. Mo those are great shots. Gonna enjoy the no kid time for a bit. Don't happen all that often. So time for a movie and some popcorn with the lights down....now to just find a good movie.

[JimAskew]

Mo,

Thanks for posting 85/135 photos...insanely sharp and thin DoF. The 85MM f/1.2 is indeed a fantastic lens :D I can get it for 25% off by cashing in my AMEX Rewards points. How difficult of a learning curve did you have to master the 85MM f/1.2?

I have the 135MM f/2 EF L but I really haven't tried it with the 5D yet.

Sunday I am doing a 80th Birthday party for a good friend. It is her Mom's 80th birthday...she is having a sit down dinner for 120 guests...including Elaine and myself.

I plan to do formal portraits of Mom with the 5D and the 85MM f/1.8. I'll take the 135MM along and give it a try as well.

[Maureen Souza]

You may find that 135 is just the ticket....

For some reason, I had no learning curve with my 85. I think I knew it was meant for me long before I bought it. It would be the last lens standing in my case if I had to get rid of some of them.

[tsw910]

Jim .. 25% off is enough reason to get the 85L .. i just recently acquired it and i LOVE it .. haven't used it for a shoot, but tested around the house and its totally wonderful ! BUT !!!! if the sources are correct, the rebates starts sunday ! so i would wait it till then ..

well, to me .. if this lens acts like the Nikon 85 1.4 ( the cream machine ) it may take some getting used to, unless you dont plan on shooting at 1.2 lol .. or maybe it was the excitement that cuz me to forget the Narrow DOF shooting that wide .. cuz one eye is in focus and the other .. well you know lol

[tsw910]

so i guess the rebates is true ...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2040070388%2050001213&name=Canon%20USA%2c%20Inc.

[Maureen Souza]

One more from the 85.....( no flash involved).

[SuzyView]

So cute, Maureen! The blue eyes are just wonderful.

Morning. I just don't know about the big car wash today. It's raining.

[JimAskew]

You may find that 135 is just the ticket....

For some reason, I had no learning curve with my 85. I think I knew it was meant for me long before I bought it. It would be the last lens standing in my case if I had to get rid of some of them.

Jim .. 25% off is enough reason to get the 85L .. i just recently acquired it and i LOVE it .. haven't used it for a shoot, but tested around the house and its totally wonderful ! BUT !!!! if the sources are correct, the rebates starts sunday ! so i would wait it till then ..

well, to me .. if this lens acts like the Nikon 85 1.4 ( the cream machine ) it may take some getting used to, unless you dont plan on shooting at 1.2 lol .. or maybe it was the excitement that cuz me to forget the Narrow DOF shooting that wide .. cuz one eye is in focus and the other .. well you know lol
Mo and Tom,

Thanks. I am going to try the 135MM with the 5D on Sunday.

Good news on the Canon lens rebate! And even more good news this morning...I just opened a letter from my bank...seems that they over estimated the amount of escrow on my house account and just sent me a refund check from last year in the amount of $1,645 bucks! Money from heaven! :D

[JimAskew]

One more from the 85.....( no flash involved).
Love this!

[JimAskew]

Good Morning, Tom!

Good Morning, Suzie...we have rain as well :(

Good Morning, all!

Just got back from a yummy breakfast of chipped beef on biscuits with Elaine. She went to work and I'm home editing photos...it is raining so editing is a good use of my time :D

[Kathy H]

Good morning! Rain here too and we just found out we have a leak in the roof somewhere because I could hear a drip in the bedroom ceiling:( We just had the whole roof redone 2 summers ago after a bunch of hail damage and obviously there is a problem with it now again.

I have 2 shoots this morning starting at 11:00, looks like they might end up indoors.....darn it!

[Kathy H]

Maureen that baby is so darn cute! I love the little pucker lips she does! So cute! Wonderful shot too!:D

[LeesaB]

so i guess the rebates is true ...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2040070388%2050001213&name=Canon%20USA%2c%20Inc.

okay I am lovin that!!!!

[LeesaB]

AWESOME SHOTS!!!!

I've got an E session in a few hours and it looks like it's going to be AMAZING out side!

Just got back from the post office and my favorite store (NOT) wal-mart!

Need to clean the car out and get some things done!!!

[JimAskew]

Good morning! Rain here too and we just found out we have a leak in the roof somewhere because I could hear a drip in the bedroom ceiling:( We just had the whole roof redone 2 summers ago after a bunch of hail damage and obviously there is a problem with it now again.

I have 2 shoots this morning starting at 11:00, looks like they might end up indoors.....darn it!
Kathy,

Good luck with the roof. A two year old roof should not leak. I'll bet it is a flashing issue? Look at the roof joints and vents.

Have fun on your shoots :-)

[Maureen Souza]

Mo and Tom,

Thanks. I am going to try the 135MM with the 5D on Sunday.

Good news on the Canon lens rebate! And even more good news this morning...I just opened a letter from my bank...seems that they over estimated the amount of escrow on my house account and just sent me a refund check from last year in the amount of $1,645 bucks! Money from heaven! :D
Jim, the 85 is 1699.99 with the Canon rebate. I think that check just about covers it :)

[Kathy H]

Kathy,

Good luck with the roof. A two year old roof should not leak. I'll bet it is a flashing issue? Look at the roof joints and vents.

Have fun on your shoots :-)
Thanks Jim, I'll share that with my husband, he's in charge of those kind of jobs. That particular part of the roof is pretty steep and the attic above that area is pretty much just nasty spidery crawlspace, no place a lady needs to be! lol

My shoots went very well. One of the moms is a girl I have known since she was a toddler and now she has a baby of her own. She and her husband both have Harleys so they brought those along and also had a few family shots taken. I think I got some really cool shots! Importing in a few minutes.

[Maureen Souza]

Thanks Jim, I'll share that with my husband, he's in charge of those kind of jobs. That particular part of the roof is pretty steep and the attic above that area is pretty much just nasty spidery crawlspace, no place a lady needs to be! lol

My shoots went very well. One of the moms is a girl I have known since she was a toddler and now she has a baby of her own. She and her husband both have Harleys so they brought those along and also had a few family shots taken. I think I got some really cool shots! Importing in a few minutes.
I just finished PPing the last of my last 2 shoots. Feels so good to get that behind me.

I am training for a half-marathon where the first requirement is that the first 4 miles have to be completed in under an hour. Today I did 4 miles in 45 minutes (power walking....I am an Orthopedic Nurse..I know how bad running is for you). That said, I went 5 niles today and felt great, not even heated when I got done.:D

[Kathy H]

I just finished PPing the last of my last 2 shoots. Feels so good to get that behind me.

I am training for a half-marathon where the first requirement is that the first 4 miles have to be completed in under an hour. Today I did 4 miles in 45 minutes (power walking....I am an Orthopedic Nurse..I know how bad running is for you). That said, I went 5 niles today and felt great, not even heated when I got done.:D
Wow, good for you on the finishing your PPing and on the 5 miles! I will get back to walking and exercize as soon as school gets out. Believe me I get PLENTY of exercize, just not the right kind.

[Bobster]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=361960&stc=1&d=1241252437
gotta watch your PP..

[JimAskew]

I just finished PPing the last of my last 2 shoots. Feels so good to get that behind me.

I am training for a half-marathon where the first requirement is that the first 4 miles have to be completed in under an hour. Today I did 4 miles in 45 minutes (power walking....I am an Orthopedic Nurse..I know how bad running is for you). That said, I went 5 niles today and felt great, not even heated when I got done.:D
Mo...good for you! The half marathon is a great distance to run. 4 miles in 45 minutes is also great. I'll bet you shave at least 5 minutes off that time by race day.

Good Morning, All :)

Got an 80th Birthday Gala to photograph today...120 folks are attending...sit down dinner for all...being held at the Waterford in North Springfield. The Waterford is a "chain" Envent Center...it is like a fancy hotel sans the bed rooms.

[Belmondo]

Mo...good for you! The half marathon is a great distance to run. 4 miles in 45 minutes is also great. I'll bet you shave at least 5 minutes off that time by race day.

Good Morning, All :)

Four miles in 45 minutes? Pshaw. I can do 4 miles in 3 minutes without breaking a sweat. The Highway Patrol might have something to say about it, though.

Good mining, Jim.

[SuzyView]

Mo, congrats! I am now back to the lowest weight I've been in about 3 years. So, I'm getting there. Did a charity car wash for 4 hours yesterday, and then shopped until I dropped to get ice cream for the boys. They were pretty tired after spreading out about 3/4 of the mulch I ordered. I'll put up some pictures when the rain quits. From a week of 90 degree sunshine to 2 weeks of 50-70 degree rainy weather, my trees and flowers are confused, but happy. French drain is working great. The grass seeds sprouted and my husband's one iris is going to bloom for the first time in about 7 years. Can't wait!

Morning all!

[Belmondo]

A small thing, but a big deal to me......


A couple years ago, I took my wedding ring off because my fingers were particularly puffy that day. I gave it to Lois for 'safe keeping,' and somehow, it disappeared. This is very unusual as she is always impeccably organized, and rarely loses anything.

We went for a long time without it figuring it would eventually show up. It didn't. So I walked into a jewelry store when we were in Las Vegas last Thursday, and bought one. When I told Lois what I had done, that it was indeed important to me, that being married to her was probably the finest thing that has happened in my life, and a ring was evidence of my devotion to her, she got all weepy.

Funny how things work. I hadn't said anything because I didn't want her to feel bad about losing it. She though I wasn't saying anything because it didn't matter to me.


Sure glad we got all that straightened out. :lol:

[Kathy H]

A small thing, but a big deal to me......


A couple years ago, I took my wedding ring off because my fingers were particularly puffy that day. I gave it to Lois for 'safe keeping,' and somehow, it disappeared. This is very unusual as she is always impeccably organized, and rarely loses anything.

We went for a long time without it figuring it would eventually show up. It didn't. So I walked into a jewelry store when we were in Las Vegas last Thursday, and bought one. When I told Lois what I had done, that it was indeed important to me, that being married to her was probably the finest thing that has happened in my life, and a ring was evidence of my devotion to her, she got all weepy.

Funny how things work. I hadn't said anything because I didn't want her to feel bad about losing it. She though I wasn't saying anything because it didn't matter to me.


Sure glad we got all that straightened out. :lol:

A big deal indeed! That is such a wonderful little story you shared. Lois is a VERY lucky woman and you are a VERY lucky man to have such a love between you!

I read this and it made me smile really BIG :D

I'm going to go give my husband a BIG hug now!

Thanks for sharing!

[Maureen Souza]

Mo, congrats! I am now back to the lowest weight I've been in about 3 years. So, I'm getting there.
Congrats, Suzie!!! Keep chugging away. I have lost about 5 lbs. since coming home from your place...must be the exercise because I am eating very well and often :)
A small thing, but a big deal to me......


A couple years ago, I took my wedding ring off because my fingers were particularly puffy that day. I gave it to Lois for 'safe keeping,' and somehow, it disappeared. This is very unusual as she is always impeccably organized, and rarely loses anything.

We went for a long time without it figuring it would eventually show up. It didn't. So I walked into a jewelry store when we were in Las Vegas last Thursday, and bought one. When I told Lois what I had done, that it was indeed important to me, that being married to her was probably the finest thing that has happened in my life, and a ring was evidence of my devotion to her, she got all weepy.

Funny how things work. I hadn't said anything because I didn't want her to feel bad about losing it. She though I wasn't saying anything because it didn't matter to me.


Sure glad we got all that straightened out. :lol:

Awwwwww, that is so sweet!!

Reminds of some years back (a lot of years back) when my whole family was coming for Christmas and our house was going to be stuffed with people. Our 10th wedding anniversary was also coming up on Jan. 5th so on Christmas morning, I found a small extra stocking hanging on the fireplace. I didn't notice that everyone stopped what they were doing when I saw it was for me and started to open it. Inside was a good sized black box and I immediately thought it was a new watch. To my BIG surprise it was a diamond anniversary band! Well, at that point in time we really didn't have much extra money but there was my hubby beside me telling me that after 10 years, he would marry me all over again! Boy, did I get 'all weepy'.

[Kathy H]

Okay I'll share too, although my story is not near as "pretty" as Tom's or Mo's......

Years ago we had a terrible flood here in our town and while our home was not threatened, many of our friends and community members lost everything. We both went out and helped everywhere we could. One of the people I helped was an elderly couple whose mobil home was completely surrounded by water and inside had 2 feet deep and rising. After my husband and another man got the couple out and to dry land, the lady was crying in fear that the pet cats wouldn't swim to safety. So I went back and got the cats. Some wonderful person:rolleyes: took a picture of me wading back through the muck in my soaked clothes with a cat clung to each side of me (I have battle scars from this one, lol). They gave my husband a print of the shot and for our next anniversary he wanted to take me out. When I got into his pickup, there stuck to the dash was a laminated copy of the picture and on it he had written..."My Hero, My Wife, My Love, My Life" I was a weeping mess. That picture still remains on the dashboard of whatever he drives, even 3 new pickups later! He says when things get bad all he has to do is look at that picture and know that nothing is bad as long as I'm by his side! I think he kinda likes me.:D

[Derweissehai]

After noon all. Woke form my nap...not wanting to take one. But the migraine decided differently.

Here is one from todays session.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs027.snc1/4282_84434226385_644321385_2216648_6460803_n.jpg

[Chet]

After noon all. Woke form my nap...not wanting to take one. But the migraine decided differently.

Here is one from todays session.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs027.snc1/4282_84434226385_644321385_2216648_6460803_n.jpg


I love all the colors and the BG. Looks like just a bit more work on the eyes is in order.

[Derweissehai]

I love all the colors and the BG. Looks like just a bit more work on the eyes is in order.

Thanks Chet. I know. Was a quick edit. Waiting on them to pick the finals now.

[Maureen Souza]

Okay I'll share too, although my story is not near as "pretty" as Tom's or Mo's......

Years ago we had a terrible flood here in our town and while our home was not threatened, many of our friends and community members lost everything. We both went out and helped everywhere we could. One of the people I helped was an elderly couple whose mobil home was completely surrounded by water and inside had 2 feet deep and rising. After my husband and another man got the couple out and to dry land, the lady was crying in fear that the pet cats wouldn't swim to safety. So I went back and got the cats. Some wonderful person:rolleyes: took a picture of me wading back through the muck in my soaked clothes with a cat clung to each side of me (I have battle scars from this one, lol). They gave my husband a print of the shot and for our next anniversary he wanted to take me out. When I got into his pickup, there stuck to the dash was a laminated copy of the picture and on it he had written..."My Hero, My Wife, My Love, My Life" I was a weeping mess. That picture still remains on the dashboard of whatever he drives, even 3 new pickups later! He says when things get bad all he has to do is look at that picture and know that nothing is bad as long as I'm by his side! I think he kinda likes me.:D
Is too just as pretty and weepy as Tom's and mine!!!! I love stories like that.....

[kja]

OMG - what a way to come back. Now I'm a romantic weeping mess, you guys, thanks a lot!

Seriously, those are some beautiful stories. They really show what it's all about, i reckon.

I've been missing in action for quite a while as some of you may have noticed. April is always crazy here but now I'm starting to catch my breath and get some reality back in my life LOL I've been doing just a touch of shooting -> check it out (http://www.kjaphotos.blogspot.com) if you have time. Still processing the wedding from a week ago, but hope to have it done this week. I hate having things wait.

Hope you guys are all well!

[Belmondo]

OMG - what a way to come back. Now I'm a romantic weeping mess, you guys, thanks a lot!

Seriously, those are some beautiful stories. They really show what it's all about, i reckon.

I've been missing in action for quite a while as some of you may have noticed. April is always crazy here but now I'm starting to catch my breath and get some reality back in my life LOL I've been doing just a touch of shooting -> check it out (http://www.kjaphotos.blogspot.com) if you have time. Still processing the wedding from a week ago, but hope to have it done this week. I hate having things wait.

Hope you guys are all well!

Kristin!! We've missed you!!

[kja]

Kristin!! We've missed you!!
Aw, thanks :) I feel like I've dropped off the planet lately and it's nice to have my feet touch the ground again for a change...still busy busy but not insane, so that's an improvement.

[Belmondo]

Aw, thanks :) I feel like I've dropped off the planet lately and it's nice to have my feet touch the ground again for a change...still busy busy but not insane, so that's an improvement.

Well, it's good to see you. We're not usually this saccharin around here, and I guess I started it, but we're still fundamentally the same old crew. LeesaB has been a little scarce, but I guess she's super busy these days. Maybe when she's rich and famous, she'll fund a big reunion of the whole mob somewhere. :lol:

[JimAskew]

Tom, Mo, Kathy...

You guys are all blessed with loving spouses. I have a similar tale with Elaine. We eloped at age 20 when we were poor starving college kids. I bought her a "diamond chip" enagement ring as it was all I could afford at the time. She wore it proudly for 40 years. Our anniversary is on the 17th of FEB. As it turned out, we had a Spring Valentine party for our company on the 14th of FEB...3 days before our 40th Anniversary. Unbeknowst to her I had bought her a 3 diamond Anniversary ring for our 40th...I saved for two years to buy her this equal to the 200MM f/2.0 EF L IS! At the party I got up welcome my 50+ guests and at the end of my remarks I asked Elaine to come up and join me. When she did, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me and gave her the ring. Lots of tears, lots of happiness, and not a dry eye in the room...including me. The ring has not left her finger since that night. I love that woman more than life.

[Kathy H]

OMG - what a way to come back. Now I'm a romantic weeping mess, you guys, thanks a lot!

Seriously, those are some beautiful stories. They really show what it's all about, i reckon.

I've been missing in action for quite a while as some of you may have noticed. April is always crazy here but now I'm starting to catch my breath and get some reality back in my life LOL I've been doing just a touch of shooting -> check it out (http://www.kjaphotos.blogspot.com) if you have time. Still processing the wedding from a week ago, but hope to have it done this week. I hate having things wait.

Hope you guys are all well!
Kristin! Great to see you again, I've missed you!

Yeah, Tom got us started on the love stories this morning, and I have been telling myself all day that sometimes gifts come from completely unexpected places......After the day we have had here, mainly cleaning up our property with several burn piles going......I had many instances to pick a fight with my husband and I held back and remembered the thoughts from here this morning.

So thanks Tom, you may have saved me from a prison sentence! I saved a huge bag of assorted wild flower seeds that I painstakingly collected last year so I could scatter them in my flower gardens. I had that chore planned for later this afternoon......Welllllllllllll....now I don't need to bother because my dear sweet husband THREW THEM IN THE FIRE:mad: He thought they were garbage!

So that said, back to Kristin now. I looked at your blog and I was loving what I saw! The weddings are beautiful and Sophie is adorable, you did GREAT work. I really love your processing! What are you doing to get the look you have in the ones of Sophie? I love their "lightness".

[Belmondo]

These are all wonderful stories, and I think a lot of people would benefit from reading this. I see such selfish, self-centered people complaining about their marriages because they're only worried about what's in it for them. Is it any wonder so few people stay married these days?

[Kathy H]

Tom, Mo, Kathy...

You guys are all blessed with loving spouses. I have a similar tale with Elaine. We eloped at age 20 when we were poor starving college kids. I bought her a "diamond chip" enagement ring as it was all I could afford at the time. She wore it proudly for 40 years. Our anniversary is on the 17th of FEB. As it turned out, we had a Spring Valentine party for our company on the 14th of FEB...3 days before our 40th Anniversary. Unbeknowst to her I had bought her a 3 diamond Anniversary ring for our 40th...I saved for two years to buy her this equal to the 200MM f/2.0 EF L IS! At the party I got up welcome my 50+ guests and at the end of my remarks I asked Elaine to come up and join me. When she did, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me and gave her the ring. Lots of tears, lots of happiness, and not a dry eye in the room...including me. The ring has not left her finger since that night. I love that woman more than life.

Another great story! I have been caught several times now sitting at the computer with wet eyes! I keep telling my son I have allergies LOL:D

[Belmondo]

So thanks Tom, you may have saved me from a prison sentence! I saved a huge bag of assorted wild flower seeds that I painstakingly collected last year so I could scatter them in my flower gardens. I had that chore planned for later this afternoon......Welllllllllllll....now I don't need to bother because my dear sweet husband THREW THEM IN THE FIRE:mad: He thought they were garbage!


He was just trying to be helpful.:lol::lol:

[Belmondo]

In January 2012, if there's still breath in my body, I want to renew our vows. I figure by then my memory will be such that it will serve as a nice reminder. :wink:

[Belmondo]

In January 2012, if there's still breath in my body, I want to renew our vows. I figure by then my memory will be such that it will serve as a nice reminder. :wink:

I should add: That will be our 50th anniversary.

[Kathy H]

He was just trying to be helpful.:lol::lol:

I know and he means well but doggone it!:lol:

Last year he was helpful and mowed the yard for me and mistakenly mowed down all my yet to bloom Shasta Daisys. I was standing there looking at the stubs that were left and started to cry like a fool, he saw me, jumped off the mower and ran up to me thinking I was hurt. I didn't behave very nicely to him, in fact you might say I was down right pissed off royally! I felt like such a big jerk after I yelled at him and pouted for hours, but I really felt like a big jerk and fool when within a month the daisys were all grown back out and twice as thick as before he mowed them! We laugh about it now!

[Kathy H]

In January 2012, if there's still breath in my body, I want to renew our vows. I figure by then my memory will be such that it will serve as a nice reminder. :wink:

I should add: That will be our 50th anniversary.
I will come photograph the event for you!:D I function well with teary eyes!

[Maureen Souza]

I will come photograph the event for you!:D I function well with teary eyes!
Ooooh, I wanna help :) Can I, huh? Huh?

[SuzyView]

I will be there, Tom. Just give me the date. :) I shoot a lot of events each year, and I travel to do it.

Jim, just to let you know. It's so rainy tomorrow, I'm trying to get Ben & Sarah to reschedule. It's too dark for good lighting if it's going to rain 2 inches tomorrow.

[JimAskew]

I will come photograph the event for you!:D I function well with teary eyes!

Ooooh, I wanna help :) Can I, huh? Huh?
Count me in :) I'll carry the camera bags.

[JimAskew]

I will be there, Tom. Just give me the date. :) I shoot a lot of events each year, and I travel to do it.

Jim, just to let you know. It's so rainy tomorrow, I'm trying to get Ben & Sarah to reschedule. It's too dark for good lighting if it's going to rain 2 inches tomorrow.
Hi Suzie :) Makes sense to me. We are in for a stormy week this week. Elaine and I are leaving for Chicago on Thursday AM and will return on the following Monday night.

[Maureen Souza]

I spent some time with my 2 little guys this afternoon and took lot's of photos. Aaron's neighbor friend came to play so I wasn't too important after that :)

Jim, here is that 85 on the 5D, baby laying in front of a big window, no flash :)

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[JimAskew]

I spent some time with my 2 little guys this afternoon and took lot's of photos. Aaron's neighbor friend came to play so I wasn't too important after that :)

Jim, here is that 85 on the 5D, baby laying in front of a big window, no flash :)

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Mo,

Awesome. I'm hooked :D

[Maureen Souza]

The only PP I did was crop and add a smidge of contrast. No lightening, no sharpening. It doesn't need it!

Well, I am off. My girls are taking me out to dinner for Mother's Day (since I'll be off to Ireland then) and my b-day (which I'll be working through). We are going for Cajun food....Mmmmmmmmmm!!!!

[Chet]

I should add: That will be our 50th anniversary.

Aren't you one of them tree hugging nature lovers that went all natural the first time around? I don't even want to be around for a 2nd go around. Looks like all the ladies do though.

[SuzyView]

Did someone mention a birthday this week? Happy Birthday, Mo, in case I'm not around due to traveling to FL this week. I'm still working on PP for events I did 2 weeks ago. And tomorrow, I'm hoping Ben can switch it.

[Kathy H]

Aren't you one of them tree hugging nature lovers that went all natural the first time around? I don't even want to be around for a 2nd go around. Looks like all the ladies do though.

Ummm....Yikes! My mom won't let me go to naked people weddings! Sorry Tom! :lol::lol:

[Kathy H]

I spent some time with my 2 little guys this afternoon and took lot's of photos. Aaron's neighbor friend came to play so I wasn't too important after that :)

Jim, here is that 85 on the 5D, baby laying in front of a big window, no flash :)

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These are OUTSTANDING! What a darling baby!