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31-AUG-2010 Cindi Smith

STUMP IN THE POND

Flower Mound

Mickayla (the little girl I look after during the week) and I went shooting today again after she finished her homework. We walked around the pond that is behind her house and took some pictures. I found this as we cooled down under a tree by the pond.

I'll be starting a gallery just for her so she can download her pictures and learn more about photography. It made me smile when she ran inside from school and came up and said, "Can we go take pictures?" And then, I said after her homework and chores were done we would go. She hugged me and ran upstairs to get everything done.

After shooting for about 45 minutes I let her go swimming. She learned how to dive properly today. Just a little coaching from me and she did great! I was so proud of her and when her Mom came home, I told her and she was proud too.

I'm enjoying this Nanny thing....making me wish I had children. But, that wasn't in the cards for me so I enjoy the time I spend with friend's and family's kids. Hoping I can be a positive influence on them. :)

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1/1000s f/5.6 at 214.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large auto
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Astrid Taen01-Sep-2010 15:22
Wonderful image. Very serene quality to it. Enjoyed your story too.
Walter Otto Koenig01-Sep-2010 15:14
Beautiful image Cindi. It has a dreamy quality to it. Glad you're enjoying your time with Mickayla.
globalgadabout01-Sep-2010 15:03
super shot of this almost ethereal stump...this sounds a great friendship with Mickayla, and very rewarding for each of you...V
pkocinski01-Sep-2010 13:00
Super shot!
Tom Briggs01-Sep-2010 12:49
Well seen, Cindi ... and youll make a fine Mary Poppins to Mickayla
Stephanie01-Sep-2010 12:28
I'm "stumped" at how you found such a cool shot! Love this! V
LynnH01-Sep-2010 12:06
I'm so glad you are finding this "job" to be rewarding and fulfilling. I am really looking forward to seeing M's photos! Oh, and this is a lovely, peaceful and serene image. Excellent!! V
Guest 01-Sep-2010 11:51
Nice shot, beautiful story. It's even better the second and third time. Our kids are all grown, our first set of grandkids are almost teenagers (God!!!) and now we're doing the same thing with our 2 year old niece, Katie. Amazing what you learn
through little one's eyes, all over again. ENJOY IT
laine01-Sep-2010 10:27
Forgot to say...adore this image. GMV!
laine01-Sep-2010 10:26
You would be a blessing to any child needing care & one any Mum would feel happy to know your in charge...Lucky Mickayla!!
lisamidi01-Sep-2010 10:17
I love these wonderful reflections and the quiet composition...and I love the story behind this image, both great work, Cindi! v
Guenter Eh01-Sep-2010 09:01
I`m moved by your story behind this picture...and somehow this picture conveys your emotions of that day...this is wonderful Cindi! :-)
Joanne Kamo01-Sep-2010 08:14
Fantastic color and reflection!
Robin Reid01-Sep-2010 06:54
Very nice work Cindi. Eye catching.
carol j. phipps01-Sep-2010 03:30
Beautiful composition!
Coleen Perilloux Landry01-Sep-2010 02:40
This is very well done.
Just think how proud she'll be to see her own gallery!!!!!!!!!!!! You're doing good with her.
s_barbour01-Sep-2010 02:33
Beautiful colour and reflection Cindi, nicely seen and executed!
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