Summertime in South Texas means harvest for us, and our own version of South Texas snow: field of open, fluffy, white cotton. And yes, we have been in the midst of a suffering drought, yet we still had a somewhat decent cotton crop.
At some point each summer, I march the boys (even that big one I am married to) out for the annual photos. It is hot. The wind is whipping. The sun is extreme, even the hour before sunset. While getting the camera ready and making sure my settings were right, I snapped this image. Focus is lacking, exposure is off. I could go on... BUT I adore the expressions. The smiles on each face. Not posed, but my guys' real smiles.
Somehow this imperfect photograph says "summer" to me!
I bet the rest of the ladies interpret "summertime" much, much differently than me. I can't wait to see their creative work this week! Check out what Denver family photographer Lisa Turner has posted!
Aww, I can see why you love this image so much! You captured them in such a real way and those are the best kind of images if you ask me! The cotton makes for such a gorgeous background, too!!
Posted by: Chrissy | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Often times we are too focus on the technical. I adore this pic because like you said, you captured the expression. I think it's more important than the technical stuff. :) I agree with Chrissy that the cotton makes a gorgeous background.
Posted by: Debbie | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Agreed! I love the expressions in this photo :) So sweet.
Posted by: Dana Cubbage | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Such a sweet shot
Posted by: Hope | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 01:58 PM
love how genuine this image is!
it is perfect!
Posted by: melissa deakin | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 08:20 PM
I love it. It's absolutely perfect. p.s. this drought has got to end!!! huge oak trees in our town are drying up.
Posted by: emily horton | Monday, August 15, 2011 at 04:40 PM
What a beautiful family.. what a life! I have never seen a cotton plant.. I love this photo.. partly because it creates a reality to what I have heard.. but also, I can totally see why it's so special to you. I love the emotion in their faces!
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, August 15, 2011 at 04:58 PM
ahhhh love this so much! Summer is definitely a busy time on our ranch. The boys even were able to ride a real combine once. Such a great photo of your special boys.
Posted by: The Rancher's Wife Kate | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 12:45 PM