An afternoon at the beach ~ Toronto and Durham Region Photographer

Yesterday afternoon after nap time we managed to get out and go for a short drive to the beach with Matt. He had some minor surgery done in the early afternoon and needed the fresh air and distraction from the pain. Naturally I had to bring my camera along for the ride. The girls were in love with the sand, water and sun! It was enough to lift anyone's spirits, including the one in need of some spirit lifting :).

Here are some shots of the girls experiencing the beach in spring time. Abby managed to find some shells to collect in the sand and Madison had to experience the beach by tasting it ;). I have to thank Matt's old neighbour and Grandma for the beautiful poncho's the girls are wearing. Abby's was a gift to her a couple of years ago and the poncho and hat was a handmade gift given to Madison this Christmas from her Great Grandma, known to them as "GG".

 

I let Matt have free reign of the camera while I tried to round the girls up for a photo and this was what he got before Abby took off. She was so excited to be there that she wanted nothing to do with photos that involved staying still. Matt is getting quite good with the camera and his candid shots are always fun and true to the moment. Last night both girls had no problems going down to sleep and Abby was out before I could finish a second story. That is unusual for her as she is normally begging for more and more books to postpone bedtime for as long as possible.    

     I thought I would try something out with the colours I knew would be so vibrant in the sun and am quite pleased with how they turned out. 

 

A little tribute to spring and to wish him a very Happy Birthday tomorrow!!