Jeffrey, Scot and Lorie 2008

We took a short trip to Two Rivers, WI. for a Birthday, Brunch and visit. We all had a good time.

Taken with a Canon Pro1: 1/60-F2.8 with  flash.

Our grand-daughter Melodie 2007

A visit From Tracy, Beth and our four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.5 with flash

Our grandson Jesse 2007

A visit From Tracy, Beth and their four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon Pro 1: 1/60-F/2.8 with flash.

Our grandson Caleb 2007

A visit From Tracy, Beth and their four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.5 with flash

Our Grandson Ben 2007

A visit From Tracy, Beth and their four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon powershot Pro1: 1/60 sec.at F3. with flash.

Our Grand-daughter Lennis and My Ellie 2006

Another Birthday party. This time for My son Mark. I won't mention his age but it was one of those special ones, if you know what I mean. My wife Ellie took the videos.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.2

Rachel and daughter Jasmine 2006

Our niece Rachel with her new baby girl Jasmine over at our place for a July get together.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/125- F/3.2.

Stephanie 2006

Another birthday party for our grandchild, Stephanie. She loves pizza.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.5

Jacob 2006

A Birthday Party for our Grandson Jacob at " Chucky Cheese.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F3.2

Anthony 2006

One of the many happy birthday parties for the grandchildren.

Taken with a Canon powershot Pro1: 1/60-F3.5

Little Brianna 2009

Our grand-daughter Brianna at a party. Always a happy little girl.

Taken with a Canon XSi: 1/30-F/5.6 using ISO 1600.

My son Mark and granddaughter Michelle

A party moment in our back yard.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/2.8.

My outdoor Garden R.R. Porter Engine

The kid's love my outdoor rail road. I painted the Porter engine a deep green to give it more piazzas.

Taken with My first digital camera, a 3 megapixel Canon G1  at 1/50-F2.5 on the other side of our Koi pond.

A Lovely Party Guest 2008

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: at 1/60 sec. F/3.5 at Violetta's Birthday party.

Violeta's Birthday Party 2008

A well covered Birthday Party for Violeta by Her Uncle, Mark, my son and grandma, Ellie, my wife.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: at 1/100 Sec. F/2.8

Kevin at a party 2008

 Our grandson Kevin taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: at 1/60 sec. F/3.5 at the Bohemian Chrystal Restaurant in Westmont, IL.

Robin and her Mercedes 2008

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1 in our driveway at 1/250 sec. at F/4

Herrick Lake 2008, a change of scenery

We took a short trip to Herrick lake just off West Butterfield Rd. in wheaton . I had purchased a couple of lenses for my Canon DSLR camera, so I thought I would give them a try.

This shot was taken with a Canon XSi with a 70-300mm IS USM lens. 1/250 - F/8 at 70mm, ISO-200

Herrick Lake 2008

Taken with a Canon XSi: Canon 70-300mm lens lens - 1/200 sec. at F/7: focal length 70mm - ISO-200

Herrick Lake 2008

Taken with a Canon XSi: Tamron 17-35mm lens 1/125 sec. at F/8: focal length 34mm - ISO-200..... with a polarizer filter.

Herrick Lake 2008

Taken with a Canon XSi: Tamron 17-35mm lens 1/60 sec. at F/6.3: focal length 35mm - ISO-200..... I used a polarizer filter.

Herrick Lake 2008

Taken with a Canon XSi: with a Tamron 17-35mm lens at 1/100 sec. at F/8: focal length 35mm - ISO-200..... with a polarizer filter