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Me and My Camera

Posted on January 21st, 2009 by Karen

I take a lot of pictures. Sometimes I feel guilty about it, like I’m not always IN the moment because I’m photographing the moment. Not guilty enough to stop, mind you, because damn it, they’ll appreciate it later! They will! OK, it’s for my own future enjoyment. But maybe they’ll like them, too.

Or I’m dragging my kids out to do certain highly photogenic things (”Play in these leaves and look like you’re enjoying it!”) so I can get some shots when their enthusiasm is decidedly lacklustre. “Stop crying and look happy!” And on the plus side, they’re learning some good acting skills. I think.

They aren’t always reluctant, but lately my son has been saying shocking things like, “Don’t take a picture!” or “Go away!” I know, right? Capital-K Krazy. What is UP with that? You’d think he was three and a half or something. A lot of times lately, I’m simply taking pictures of the back of his head. Which is OK.  He’s cute from the back, too.

Walking Away

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