July 7: Day 181

I wanted to photograph this pretty spider web in the setting sun and liked the sun flare I got with it. It's like a two for one!

Photo Stats:
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Aperture: f/11.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO: 400
Flash: Off

July 6: Day 180

Is this not disgusting? I found this gigantic moth laying eggs on my front window and took a photo of it because I wasn't sure anyone would believe just how huge the thing was. And then I promptly had my husband sweep the thing and it's eggs off our house. Gross!

Photo Stats:
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Aperture: f/2.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO: 100
Flash: Off

July 5: Day 179

In my next life I want to be my cat. Boo pretty much spends her days napping on the couch and that sounds mighty fine to me. Especially compared to cleaning up puke from a car seat which is what I got to do today. Just be glad I didn't think to document that lovely event in the middle of the highway in Washington.

Photo Stats:
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO: 800
Flash: Off

July 4: Day 178

This might be my favorite photo from the Fourth of July. The joy on Ethan's face from holding a sparkler is just too cute! By the way, Ethan totally fits in with the men in my family. He thinks fireworks are fantastic and went through more boxes of Pop Its then I can count. He threw his Pop Its while the guys lit the real stuff and he was quite happy. Heaven help me next year!

Photo Stats:
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 48 mm
ISO: 1600
Flash: Off

July 3: Day 177

If you know Ethan you know the boy loves balls. Apparently his love of balls extends to badminton because he wouldn't let go of the racket or shuttlecock all weekend. You think I'm kidding? He slept with the shuttlecock all three nights we were in Washington. I snuck a few moments with him before my cousin's graduation party and was thrilled to get this shot!

By the way, check out his shirt. Isn't it totally appropriate for a photographer's child? I couldn't resist.

Photo Stats:
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO: 200
Flash: Off

July 2: Day 176

This was taken up in Maple Valley, Washington at a rental house on a lake. It was a beautiful view with a fire pit and everything! We were totally set for a good time and then the rain happened. I'm just glad I snuck this photo before running inside.

Photo Stats:
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 75 mm
ISO: 800
Flash: Off

July 1: Day 175

I got to go to the movies! In case you're not aware, that's a pretty exciting thing for a stay at home mom of young children. Especially when the movie being seen is not animated. This shot was taken a little after midnight (after Eclipse!) by laying down in the parking lot and using my elbows as a tripod. Yeah, not the best but it worked.

Photo Stats:
Exposure: 1/50 sec
Aperture: f/2.8d
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO: 1600
Flash: Off