Trying for the long exposure - didn't work with my camera. Am getting despondent with photos and haven't the energy to go out in this heat.
I also find it difficult being a grandma - my two grandchildren drive me up the wall - they are allowed to do whatever they want and get everything done for them.
Three good things:
1. Ummm.....
2. Ummmmm
3 Ummmmmmm again!
Ooh Maggie hope your children don't follow 365!! The young are hard work on us older folk!! The heat won't help, perhaps you should go on night duty! Cooler & everyone will be in bed! I don't like photos with silky water funnily enough, it always looks weird to me! Bear up!!
Ooh Maggie , you make me smile , perhaps the heat and grandchildren may not be the best of combination for us older folks !! BTW a lovely capture of the water tumbling down ( not the smooth variety that everyone seems to be craving about )__ this looks so clear and refreshing !
I like all the colours of the rocks and textures in this. The water as it is, enables me to see through to the shapes of the rocks behind. There is a little buddha sitting in the back - do you need to take some tips from him and do a bit of yoga relaxation? Seriously, a break from the children might help - or just if you had them on your own and could establish your own rules for a while. I don't know - never been a grandma. Here is hoping tomorrow has a better outlook for you.
I like this..... Great colors.. Opps! The grandchildren. What's with their modern day parents who allow them to do and get whatever they want? Where is the discipline?
You have captured movement in the water.without that silky (almost artificial) effect. Plus I like that you can see the rocks behind the falling water. Sorry to hear that the grands are ill mannered. Makes your life rather stressful and potentially unpleasant
I can see why people like the smooth water but it's not for me. Much prefer the natural look and this one shows off the rocks which I like.
Sorry to hear about your current stressful situation. It's unlike you not to find any positives in the day. Walk away - being a grandmother you can do that.
I know how you feel. I just can't master long exposure. I get so frustrated and despondent with it. As for the grandchildren....... have you tried vodka in your cocoa? Might help!
@salza But I feel its important to make a stand Sally - they live in Japan and have to realise what and who we are! I won't stand for nonsense! My parents were the same!
The silky water effect is so yesterday Maggie! The more natural look is back on trend! Lovely image! Good luck with the grandkids! You are fighting a loosing battle I suspect! Yes have a stiff drink and try to relax! It's not worth having a family disagreement about.
A beautiful non-silky water picture which I much prefer to the silky water ones anyway! I'm sure your project is all about me… Is it not?! I hate that the heat and your grandchildren are getting to you. I have never seen you at a loss to find three good things before.
1. You got a terrific photo
2. You will only be with your grandchildren for a little while.
3. You have lots of friends on 365 who appreciate you and sympathize with your struggles today. ❤
Occasionally like the smooth look, but its overdone, plus water is so full of life and movement, its an almost strange thing to do to the water. Sorry to hear about your grandchildren, would be frustrating for you. I too suffer badly, especially with skin problems in the summer heat, dread summer coming the older l get
@maggiemae - I know what you mean! Where does a grandparent draw the line? I can remember going to the zoo with our eldest daughter and her three children when they were young. The one kept seeing how much she could get away with. Mom seemed to be oblivious to her shenanigans. This went on for a good while until I had enough and gave her a light swat on the behind. It didn't hurt her, but it sure surprised her to the point she settled down.
Our youngest daughter has a friend who is the mother of two. A girl and a boy. Mom wants to be her children's friend. It is fine to have a close relationship with your children but, you are still their parent and and you do have to set the example and the rules.
Oh dear...Is it a parenting issue? Anyway, heat has a tendency to slow one down and decrease patience. I like the water movement you captured in this shot :).
@pamknowler You are very wise, Pam - I would never say how I feel - don't want to create disagreement. Just write in my diary with a bit of extra pressure on the pen!
@skipt07 Totally agree Skip - parents always trying to be their children's friend. It doesn't work. John is good at being a stern grandpa and I think these two have got a bit of respect for him now. He put his foot down at the breakfast shenanigans!
Don't be dejected - still enjoying your shots miss Maggiemae! Tough one on the grans... that's always tough and I'm sorry - especially because you're probably stuck indoors with the heat there! Hope you get to enjoy that pool one evening - zen and a little wine might help too ;-)
A lovely photo! As far as the grandchildren go, hot weather and teens don't mix. Unfortunately, they are being raised differently than you would like or approved of. There are the "helicopter" and now "snow shovel" parents that clear the path and do everything for their children to make life smooth and easy. It is not helping them out in the long run. It just makes them weak, whiny and even more entitled. I vote for a "chill pill", a stiff drink and a big smile on your face.
Sorry to hear about your current stressful situation. It's unlike you not to find any positives in the day. Walk away - being a grandmother you can do that.
1. You got a terrific photo
2. You will only be with your grandchildren for a little while.
3. You have lots of friends on 365 who appreciate you and sympathize with your struggles today. ❤
Our youngest daughter has a friend who is the mother of two. A girl and a boy. Mom wants to be her children's friend. It is fine to have a close relationship with your children but, you are still their parent and and you do have to set the example and the rules.