Grandaughter with a Water Hose - A Simple Summer Delight

Grandaughter with a Water Hose - A Simple Summer Delight · 08:46 AM

One of the great aspects about being 3 and 1/2 years old is the tremendous joy produced by the simple things in life - like a water hose. Yesterday evening, our grandaughter, Claire, was deleriously happy spraying the house, me and my wife in random order. Here are some shots of the "event"; all were taken with K10D (ISO 400) and DFA 100/2.8.

Jer

little laker · 07-13-2008, 09:06 AM

Those precious moments are the reason why cameras are so important.

I sure hope that she wasn't tempted to test her grandfathers cameras weatherproofing.

Jimbo · 07-13-2008, 09:31 AM

Great series.... couldn'y pick just one... they are have there own story.. JIMBO

Techno~ · 07-13-2008, 09:50 AM

Nice pics - she looks like a little minx!

bigben91682 · 07-13-2008, 11:05 AM

Great pics, wonderful moments. I'm sure the whole family will cherish these.

**Sailor** · 07-14-2008, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by little laker

Those precious moments are the reason why cameras are so important.

I sure hope that she wasn't tempted to test her grandfathers cameras weatherproofing.

Exactly what cameras are for, Stu. She was tempted, but succeeded only slightly and both body and lens came through with flying colors.

Jer

Originally posted by Jimbo

Great series.... couldn'y pick just one... they are have there own story.. JIMBO

Thanks, JIMBO. She can now move so fast, I find it hard to photograph - I was lucky to get these.

Jer

Originally posted by Techno~

Nice pics - she looks like a little minx!

Thanks, Techno - Minx is the perfect word for Claire . . . and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Jer

Originally posted by bigben91682

Great pics, wonderful moments. I'm sure the whole family will cherish these.

Thanks, Ben. I think they're keepers, as well.

Jer

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 07-14-2008, 03:46 PM

Hi Jer, you did a marvelous job capturing a little girls fun. Thanks for showing us.

gawan · 07-15-2008, 02:18 PM

Sweet girl, great series of having fun for real!

rmtagg · 07-15-2008, 05:40 PM

oh, gosh it looks like she is having so much fun!

mi2nc · 07-15-2008, 06:02 PM

For anyone that doesn't have kids I post the following only for a comparison between boys and girls. Notice how Claire is dry and nary a hair out of place. now look at my 2.5 year old son.

**Sailor** · 07-15-2008, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Hi Jer, you did a marvelous job capturing a little girls fun. Thanks for showing us.

Thanks, my friend. It's great being "Grampa".

Jer

Originally posted by gawan

Sweet girl, great series of having fun for real!

Thanks much for the kind words. She is sweet, but like her mother (my daughter) she can show an edge or two once in a while.

Jer

Originally posted by rmtagg

oh, gosh it looks like she is having so much fun!

Indeed, she was. Claire spent the night with us so her mom and dad could spend the night in Houston for an early morning triathalon. I don't think I've ever seen here so joyous as she was with the water hose - guess I know what to get her next Christmas.

Jer

vievetrick · 07-15-2008, 07:23 PM

Great series!!!! These will be cherished forever. I can see them coming out at the wedding or graduation.

**Sailor** · 07-16-2008, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by mi2nc

For anyone that doesn't have kids I post the following only for a comparison between boys and girls. Notice how Claire is dry and nary a hair out of place. now look at my 2.5 year old son.

Claire was dry, but she didn't spare her grandma - who ended up pretty drippy after all the fun.

Jer

Originally posted by vievetrick

Great series!!!! These will be cherished forever. I can see them coming out at the wedding or graduation.

Thanks, Pat.

Jer

mtnbearhug · 07-17-2008, 06:48 PM

Jer,

These are great pics!!! You captured her wonderfully.. Thanks for the smile..

Kim

LaRee · 07-17-2008, 08:55 PM

These all brought a BIG smile to my face. Talk about absolutely heartwarming images..wonderful! Thank you.

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07-15-2008, 06:02 PM	#10
mi2nc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 147	For anyone that doesn't have kids I post the following only for a comparison between boys and girls. Notice how Claire is dry and nary a hair out of place. now look at my 2.5 year old son. Last edited by mi2nc; 02-20-2009 at 07:12 PM.

07-15-2008, 06:06 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Hi Jer, you did a marvelous job capturing a little girls fun. Thanks for showing us. Thanks, my friend. It's great being "Grampa". Jer Originally posted by gawan Sweet girl, great series of having fun for real! Thanks much for the kind words. She is sweet, but like her mother (my daughter) she can show an edge or two once in a while. Jer Originally posted by rmtagg oh, gosh it looks like she is having so much fun! Indeed, she was. Claire spent the night with us so her mom and dad could spend the night in Houston for an early morning triathalon. I don't think I've ever seen here so joyous as she was with the water hose - guess I know what to get her next Christmas. Jer Last edited by Sailor; 07-15-2008 at 06:07 PM. Reason: Couldn't spell correctly the first time.

07-17-2008, 06:48 PM	#14
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	great series Jer, These are great pics!!! You captured her wonderfully.. Thanks for the smile.. Kim

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by little laker Those precious moments are the reason why cameras are so important. I sure hope that she wasn't tempted to test her grandfathers cameras weatherproofing. Exactly what cameras are for, Stu. She was tempted, but succeeded only slightly and both body and lens came through with flying colors. Jer Originally posted by Jimbo Great series.... couldn'y pick just one... they are have there own story.. JIMBO Thanks, JIMBO. She can now move so fast, I find it hard to photograph - I was lucky to get these. Jer Originally posted by Techno~ Nice pics - she looks like a little minx! Thanks, Techno - Minx is the perfect word for Claire . . . and I wouldn't have it any other way. Jer Originally posted by bigben91682 Great pics, wonderful moments. I'm sure the whole family will cherish these. Thanks, Ben. I think they're keepers, as well. Jer

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Hi Jer, you did a marvelous job capturing a little girls fun. Thanks for showing us.

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gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Sweet girl, great series of having fun for real!

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rmtagg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Warrington, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,271	oh, gosh it looks like she is having so much fun!

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vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Great series!!!! These will be cherished forever. I can see them coming out at the wedding or graduation.

07-16-2008, 04:19 PM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by mi2nc For anyone that doesn't have kids I post the following only for a comparison between boys and girls. Notice how Claire is dry and nary a hair out of place. now look at my 2.5 year old son. Claire was dry, but she didn't spare her grandma - who ended up pretty drippy after all the fun. Jer Originally posted by vievetrick Great series!!!! These will be cherished forever. I can see them coming out at the wedding or graduation. Thanks, Pat. Jer

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LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225	These all brought a BIG smile to my face. Talk about absolutely heartwarming images..wonderful! Thank you.