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World Photography Day 2022
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The Speedy Daredevils

The Speedy Daredevils
World Photography Day happened to fall on the day I had planned to take two of my grandsons to Fort Ticonderoga.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Ticonderoga
I hadn't been with "tweens" to a museum in quite a while - but I can say - with strong emphasis - there was not single minute to spare for photo taking contemplation - rather it was all mad clicking away and hoping to get something to post.
In their free spirited fashion - the boys were thrilled to find a non-stair alternative that the staff probably forgot to post a "Do Not Climb" on.
Before I saw - and could get out a "no" - they had raced up to the top. So I decided to just capture the disobedient moment. : )
It was a great day - but I sure am tired.

Heide, Fred Fouarge, Roger Bennion, Roger (Grisly) and 13 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Looks like you had a lot of fun together. Very nice stonework and framing of the boys :-)
2 years ago.
Deborah Lundbech club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thanks so much, Gillian! It was tiring but very fun. I love the stone work, too. It comes from many different building projects over the past 250-ish years.
2 years ago.
 Old Owl
Old Owl club
Well done at managing to catch a picture of the daredevils even though you couldn't actually catch them physically.
2 years ago.
Deborah Lundbech club has replied to Old Owl club
Thanks, Old Owl! I am happy that it catches some of their exuberance!
2 years ago.
 Marta Wojtkowska
Marta Wojtkowska club
I am sure that it was a lovely day for all three of you :)
Thanks for sharing!
2 years ago.
Deborah Lundbech club has replied to Marta Wojtkowska club
Thanks, Marta! Although I see my grandchildren frequently, these special, once a year trips are always extra fun!
I slept very deeply last night, though!
2 years ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
It is good to see obvious enjoyment in a photograph. It looks like an interesting place to visit
2 years ago.
 Deborah Lundbech
Deborah Lundbech club
Thank you, Colin. I was really happy to see that their liveliness shone out!
As far as the Fort - I love history although I'm not very drawn to military history - but it is still an interesting place and is in a very beautiful setting on Lake Champlain.
The boys particularly loved the musket and sword displays and had a lot of fun trying to lift (interactive exhibit) a small cannon. : )
2 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
A capture that brings a smile to my face!

Happy World Photography Day!
2 years ago.
Deborah Lundbech club has replied to Valfal club
Many thanks, Valfal!
2 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
How nice! And sometimes the most unexpected snapshots make the most interesting photos:-)
2 years ago.
 Deborah Lundbech
Deborah Lundbech club
Thank you, Christa! I agree!
2 years ago.
 Annaig56
Annaig56 club
excellente joyeuse et magnifique perspective
2 years ago.
Deborah Lundbech club has replied to Annaig56 club
Merci beaucoup, Annaaig!
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Sehr schöner Schappschuss!
2 years ago.
 Deborah Lundbech
Deborah Lundbech club
Thanks, Stephan!
2 years ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
;-))
2 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
Scary
2 years ago.
Deborah Lundbech club has replied to Jan
"scary" - the lifeblood of tweens and teens. : )
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Fabulous kids enjoying the moment capture Deborah,
they really do look to be having a great time, an only young once moment.
2 years ago.
Deborah Lundbech club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
"Only young once" moment".
Haha - that's for sure! They were up and down this slope (quite a bit longer than the picture shows) in well under two minutes!
Thanks so much for your visit and nice comment, Roger.
2 years ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
Such a striking photo, Deborah. And, love that cloud formation.
2 years ago.
 Deborah Lundbech
Deborah Lundbech club
Thanks, Roger! It's pretty cool, isn't it? Of course, given the company, I actually didn't notice it at all until many hours later - when the boys had been dropped off, I had uploaded it, and was fighting annihilation sleep!! : )
2 years ago.
 raingirl
raingirl club
I don't think you could have taken a better photo of your day! It tells it all. And your "snapping away" was incredibly fruitful. Not only does this have a bit of whimsy, but it is a story on its own and an excellent composition. If this doesn't end up on your wall I will be disappointed. I totally love this photo. That the boys are silhouetted (mostly) and have perfect shadows all adds to the excellence of the photo.

Thank you for the tale behind the photo and for remembering our event even with your busy day.

Do you get to be with them often? Are they subjects of your photographs on a regular basis?

Happy (belated) World Photography Day 2022!
2 years ago.
 Deborah Lundbech
Deborah Lundbech club
Thanks so much, Laura! Such lovely comments.
I take ridiculous amounts of photographs of my grandkids! I've always loved portraits and pictures of people - especially kids. I took huge amounts of pics of my four boys - but that pales in comparison next to the digital wonderland and post processing of today!
These days I mostly keep the kid pics in albums on my MacBook in iPhoto - but will post them here occasionally.
I really enjoy this yearly chance to see what other people here focus on - and am very appreciative of all you do to make this happen! Thank you!
2 years ago.

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