Willow's Bonnet  by phil_howcroft

Willow's Bonnet

Our granddaughter Willow wearing a bonnet, not quite an Easter Bonnet, but a bonnet with a story.

It was knitted by my late mothers neighbour and friend Carol, from Bolton, who is an enthusiastic knitter and has sent several parcels of knitwear to Claire and Matt. A baby can open up extended networks of support and friendship .

This was shot on my compact Sony RX100 VII, it's a cracking camera for sure. The auto eye focus locked onto Willow's nearest eye.

If I am knit picking as opposed to knitting (see what I did there !!!), I should have spotted the dribble from Willow's mouth and wiped it away before I took the shots. This was shot using the natural light from our front window.

I've been struggling for content to upload during the extended lockdown . We follow the lockdown rules and stay local. I've haven't been into Nottingham during 2021, despite it being less than 4 miles from home.
Sweetness
April 3rd, 2021  
So adorable! Don't you want to kiss those lovely cheeks all the time?!!
April 3rd, 2021  
Gorgeous. The bonnet, the dribble, the far-away look of the little baby, are all perfect.
April 3rd, 2021  
Such a beautiful, natural portrait.
April 3rd, 2021  
It's a lovely photo Phil, what a beautiful baby. I like the sound of your new camera. Well done you for staying out of the town. I went into St Neots on Tuesday for a dentist appointment, it felt strange, very few people, car parks almost empty. Makes me wonder if we ever needed to do all that shopping we used to do!
April 3rd, 2021  
Super sweet
April 3rd, 2021  
Its a beautiful bonnet and you are so lucky to have a friend who actually knits them! Don't worry about the dribble - its real!
April 4th, 2021  
This is gorgeous - I noticed the dribble but thought it enhanced the shot of your beautiful granddaughter.
April 4th, 2021  
Love this
April 4th, 2021  
Such a beautiful portrait
April 4th, 2021  
Adorable , such a beautiful capture - The age of innocence ! fav
April 4th, 2021  
That's a cracking shot!
April 4th, 2021  
Willow is a gorgeous baby Phil.....you must be a very devoted grandad....grandchildren change your life! She will be so glad you took all those photos when she grows up!
April 4th, 2021  
so sweet
April 4th, 2021  
Instant fav. Grandpa is so proud. No more Ruby photos - she is much more important now. She cannot be more lovable than this.
April 4th, 2021  
I agree it is so difficult to find new inspiration and content. But Willow has done that for you - she looks so cute in the bonnet.
April 4th, 2021  
Quite a timeless shot Phil - lovely. We walked around Cambridge today as Adam was feeling a bit better and it was RAMMED with visitors - some definitely not locals (which is allowed if they’re not staying over of course). We’ll be giving it a wide berth but I don’t feel too stressed as I’m vaccinated and we’re outdoors- I’m feeling that opening the shops and museums etc will actually disperse people more - everybody is on the streets at the moment.
April 4th, 2021  
So much better with the dribble it has a feel of naturalness. Bonnie little girl
April 4th, 2021  
@denful yes everyone says the dribble is a must :)

@judithg thanks judith I am really pleased with this . Some of the urban municipal parks in the city resembled "festival scenes" this week...people were only following boris's "fresh air" advice / instructions !

@helenhall thanks for those lovely words helen

@sangwann you are right about being proud Dione, but Ruby will still be making regular appearances in 365 !

@777margo thank you so much margo

@happypat Pat, thank you for the kind words and support, it will be lovely watching willlow grow up :)

@casablanca thanks Casa, I am really pleased with this, the large window creates some nice lighting
April 4th, 2021  
@beryl thanks beryl , for your visit and fave :)

@cdcook48 many thanks chris, much appreciated

@dboelter thank you so much for your kind comment :)

@dide thank you diane, everyone thinks the dribble is good :)

@maggiemae thanks maggie for your lovely words

@pdulis thank you so much peter
April 4th, 2021  
@busylady thanks judith , the new camera is really nice to use :)

@ljmanning thank you so much laura

@tinley23 thanks for your perfect words lesley :)

@marlboromaam awww thanks for the beautiful comment

@brigette brigette, that is very kind of you to say :)
April 4th, 2021  
beautiful.
April 5th, 2021  
Precious!
April 7th, 2021  
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