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Dark Thoughts · 10:23 AM

Our 9-year-old granddaughter, Claire, stayed a couple of nights with us earlier this week (school is out

), and Monday evening I grabbed these shots of her - hair still wet from a shower - sitting at the Mac (which provided most of the illumination). I was struck (and amused) by her pensive expression as she tackled some puzzle on Animal Jam or Webkinz - an expression in stark contrast to the bubbling, giggling little girl that was running around the house moments earlier.

Jer

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**Bob Harris** · 06-11-2014, 12:18 PM

wonderful captures Jer, I really love the light here. Oh the wonderment of our children's minds, Claire is growing up so fast and I have enjoyed your photos.

**eaglem** · 06-11-2014, 03:22 PM

A lot of character in these shots.

AussieTrev · 06-11-2014, 03:44 PM

There is so much emotion in the photo and very sutle lighting.

mole · 06-11-2014, 06:07 PM

Beautiful job on a lovely young'un.

**qblade** · 06-11-2014, 08:06 PM

Beautiful photos.

**arnold** · 06-11-2014, 09:00 PM

The lighting worked out well, nicely done.

**volley** · 06-12-2014, 01:41 PM

Great Job, my friend!

**Sailor** · 06-12-2014, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

wonderful captures Jer, I really love the light here. Oh the wonderment of our children's minds, Claire is growing up so fast and I have enjoyed your photos.

Thanks so much for the kind words, buddy.

Jer

Originally posted by eaglem

A lot of character in these shots.

I appreciate that, EM.

Jer

Originally posted by AussieTrev

There is so much emotion in the photo and very sutle lighting.

Thanks, Trev.

Jer

Originally posted by mole

Beautiful job on a lovely young'un.

What a nice thing to say. Thanks.

Jer

Originally posted by qblade

Beautiful photos.

Thank you!

Jer

Originally posted by arnold

The lighting worked out well, nicely done.

Originally posted by volley

Great Job, my friend!

Norbert, thanks - as always!

Jer

Rupert · 06-13-2014, 09:03 PM

Nice shots Jer, love the lighting!.....and a good caption. Not thinking so deep, I would have called it "Mesmerized by a Computer Screen".

Of course, I have only grandsons for reference, and I've never heard of them having deep thoughts.....and would be worried if they did!

Regards!

**Sailor** · 06-14-2014, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Nice shots Jer, love the lighting!.....and a good caption. Not thinking so deep, I would have called it "Mesmerized by a Computer Screen".

Of course, I have only grandsons for reference, and I've never heard of them having deep thoughts.....and would be worried if they did!

Regards!

Hey, Rupert, thanks much. Claire can really surprise me - one minute she's talking about the habitat of sloths, the next minute asking me to turn on the car sat radio to the Disney channel and the next saying something like, "I think I'm pretty, Grampa, but I'm not into narcism." Kids are great.

Jer

tessfully · 06-14-2014, 08:49 AM

Her looks are maturing. Such a beautiful child. Jer, you are really really good at portraits.

Rupert · 06-14-2014, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

"I think I'm pretty, Grampa, but I'm not into narcism." Kids are great.

Sounds like my youngest grandson who told me he "has a big brain, but isn't conceited about it".

Yes kids are great!

Regards!

**Sailor** · 06-14-2014, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

Her looks are maturing. Such a beautiful child. Jer, you are really really good at portraits.

Tess - thanks for the exceptionally kind words. I really appreciate them.

Jer

Originally posted by Rupert

Sounds like my youngest grandson who told me he "has a big brain, but isn't conceited about it".

Yes kids are great!

Regards!

. . . . . . . . and grandkids are a treasure!

Jer

cardinal43 · 06-14-2014, 08:23 PM

Love the first pic - such concentration. Granddaughters are terrific! I told mine (15 mos.) last night that she makes my heart sing and she just smiled at me.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	wonderful captures Jer, I really love the light here. Oh the wonderment of our children's minds, Claire is growing up so fast and I have enjoyed your photos.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,159	A lot of character in these shots.

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qblade Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edina, MN Posts: 258	Beautiful photos.

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arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,295	The lighting worked out well, nicely done.

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Great Job, my friend!

06-12-2014, 03:07 PM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris wonderful captures Jer, I really love the light here. Oh the wonderment of our children's minds, Claire is growing up so fast and I have enjoyed your photos. Thanks so much for the kind words, buddy. Jer Originally posted by eaglem A lot of character in these shots. I appreciate that, EM. Jer Originally posted by AussieTrev There is so much emotion in the photo and very sutle lighting. Thanks, Trev. Jer Originally posted by mole Beautiful job on a lovely young'un. What a nice thing to say. Thanks. Jer Originally posted by qblade Beautiful photos. Thank you! Jer Originally posted by arnold The lighting worked out well, nicely done. Originally posted by volley Great Job, my friend! Norbert, thanks - as always! Jer

06-13-2014, 09:03 PM	#10
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Nice shots Jer, love the lighting!.....and a good caption. Not thinking so deep, I would have called it "Mesmerized by a Computer Screen". Of course, I have only grandsons for reference, and I've never heard of them having deep thoughts.....and would be worried if they did! Regards!

06-14-2014, 07:22 AM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Nice shots Jer, love the lighting!.....and a good caption. Not thinking so deep, I would have called it "Mesmerized by a Computer Screen". Of course, I have only grandsons for reference, and I've never heard of them having deep thoughts.....and would be worried if they did! Regards! Hey, Rupert, thanks much. Claire can really surprise me - one minute she's talking about the habitat of sloths, the next minute asking me to turn on the car sat radio to the Disney channel and the next saying something like, "I think I'm pretty, Grampa, but I'm not into narcism." Kids are great. Jer

06-14-2014, 08:49 AM	#12
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Her looks are maturing. Such a beautiful child. Jer, you are really really good at portraits.

06-14-2014, 09:31 AM	#13
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Sailor "I think I'm pretty, Grampa, but I'm not into narcism." Kids are great. Sounds like my youngest grandson who told me he "has a big brain, but isn't conceited about it". Yes kids are great! Regards!

06-14-2014, 05:30 PM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Her looks are maturing. Such a beautiful child. Jer, you are really really good at portraits. Tess - thanks for the exceptionally kind words. I really appreciate them. Jer Originally posted by Rupert Sounds like my youngest grandson who told me he "has a big brain, but isn't conceited about it". Yes kids are great! Regards! . . . . . . . . and grandkids are a treasure! Jer

06-14-2014, 08:23 PM	#15
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Love the first pic - such concentration. Granddaughters are terrific! I told mine (15 mos.) last night that she makes my heart sing and she just smiled at me.