KODAK MOMENT of the Day

My kids were on the porch and just laughing and having fun while I was trying to get some Fall pictures on the front porch. So natural and they look so happy...a picture I will treasure forever as one of my favorites where I caught them at just the right time.

I made this photo of my son, Evan, and our Walker Coonhound, Sen, on our way to a family vacation in North Carolina. It was shot on Kodak Professional Tri-X.

Taken on the Metiolious River in Camp Sherman Oregon

Regardless of one's political persuasion, we all mourn the lives lost in conflicts. This veteran makes a rubbing of someone's name.

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Bonding with his godmother

Simple pleasures give most joy and bring a smile to our faces. Be it fall colors, soap bubbles or kids bursting them. And what better place to witness this than in Central Park, New York!

This was the last day of our holiday & Pippa didn't want to go home she was having too much fun.

The things you do for a photograph.

This is our two older sons, on a day trip a few weeks ago ,I captured this picture and just thought it was so lovely, the background just adds to the beauty of the two best friends!

I love to travel. These photos were just before I made the trip to Australia. I stopped via the Middle East and was surrounded by their beauty. 

This is our Christmas corner. My kids and I love making homemade ornaments and decorations and So every year, we have a photo shoot of the things we've made (lollipop, gingerbread heart and candy canes) and send the photo to friends and family.

A mother is everyone’s best friend because she takes care of everything (our)need. Mothers are like a security blanket because she saves from all problems. In this photo( mother & child) they facing each other depicted a sweet relationship

The need to find a balance between school, life, and sports.

This is a picture of my older daughter Dilara taken last November. She was doing her homework till late in the evening. She had a hard day at school and was already tired before she started homework. After more than one hour I entered her room to see how she was doing but... Homework finished and she was sleeping on the desk. The rest of the story is on the picture.

Never to old to enjoy a push on the swings.

My two sons (ages 3 & 6) live and breath firefighting. They so admire and look up to their heroes in the fire service. Here is my 3-year-old "hanging" with the guys at fire training...he can't wait to be part of the action.

My friend Sadhna with her new puppy. Hyderabad.India

This picture is of my little brother, at a dock in avon park. He looks so lost in something somewhere ....

This picture is special to me as it was taken on a photo workshop in Banff Alberta with Gordon Wiltsie from National Geographic and Paul Zizka Canadian Geographic I learned so much about landscape photography in 3 days. This shot to me represents nature quiet still listening to the birds chirp as the sun rises for another beautiful day in the mountains Thank you Sean Rooney

During the vacation, my mom enjoyed her own time. She did not recognize the dog, Simba, to follow her. Simba might want to protect her. He is more than a pet to my family. Thanks for being with him, she does not look lonely.

My daughter Stella is so in love with her new puppy Ruby 

Been taking these two kids' pictures since they were babies, it is awesome watching them grow , and love the country style of the photo

this is one of my grandson's and I guess it was his way of telling me no more pic's.

I took this photo of myself looking up at the sky as it started snowing. It was the first major snowfall. Being Canadian, I'm a huge lover of winter. What a beautiful day it was!

I captured this picture on a bitterly cold January day. It was taken on a beautiful mountain called Pine Tree, in Port au Port, Newfoundland. The pic is special to me because it captures the essence of winter here... The frozen world brooded in lonely silence, waiting for warmer days.

This is my son holding a musical snow globe. He loves to listen to all the songs it plays, and I love how he looks so deep in thought.

Not only are we bonded as grandmother and granddaughter, but we also share another connection:

We are cancer survivors.

This Thanksgiving was extra special being able to spend it with my grandma. These last few years we have grown closer than ever.

Even though we are decades apart in age walking through different seasons of life, the joy, hugs, and love remain the same! And I am grateful that we both were able to have this moment captured together! 

I love you grandma!

This picture is special to me because I spent Christmas traveling around Africa and was able to spend some time with these lovely Masaai people.

“Oh there’s no place like home for the holiday”—the best place to start unforgettable holiday memories is at home. Merry Christmas to all!

This is a moment of my sister feeding a sloth in Roaton Island on our first cruise.

Me and my girlfriend at the fair (Salem,VA). 

November 30, 2019. Tree is up. Babies are sleeping. All is calm. All is bright. Goodnight. And I will be dreaming about all of the magical memories that will be made around this tree this year. #noplacelikehome

This photo was taken in my living room in the morning after we put up the Christmas tree. My daughter first recognized the Christmas Tree being in the house. Thanks for your time and support.

Uncle Jeff sneaks a kiss to Great Nephew Brodie on Christmas Day!

My daughter wanted to make a snow angel on Christmas, but got stuck in the snow instead. After grabbing my camera to take a picture, I helped her up.

Jay & Scott celebrating Christmas at Flyers Holiday Game

This photo was taken during our trip in España with my husband in September 2018.

This is the road which lead to the Cap de Creus.

My husband and I had a hard time just before the trip, and this photo makes me feel mindfree, it reminds me that we must cherish simple things like a warm wind on our skin or a sea view in good company.
 

I had a big plans this year for our Christmas photo. I pictured Andrew and I with Strider in a field at sunset in matching outfits. Well...life happened. Andrew said he wanted everyone to be in the picture which meant the cats and dog. I lost track of time as well and it was too late to book our photographer. So I settled for a quant picture on the couch using self timer ? 
After I took the photo I showed several people some people thought it was cute and others question why I didn’t do a professional picture. Well honestly I am very content how the picture turned out. It’s not the picture perfect family photo that everyone hopes fore. But the picture is us. The photo perfectly describes my family. The cats hate the dog, Strider just wants to play and love them and Andrew and I our just sitting back and laughing. We get so caught up especially around the holidays trying to make everything perfect. Truth is no matter how hard you try it’s never going to be perfect. And isn’t that what Christmas is all about, the imperfect story turning out to be the perfect gift? 
Don’t get me wrong a love a good professional picture and I love receiving all the wonderful Christmas cards. But I am happy and blessed to have a not so picture perfect family. 

Early morning relaxation at Umpqua Hot Springs in Oregon. Such a peaceful and magical place.

We took this picture of our baby for our Christmas card. His little butt is just too cute! Happy Holidays!

Our daughter has always enjoyed the entire season of Christmas - with all of its experiences. I took this picture in our livingroom in Orrville, Ohio after we had just brought down the decorations from the attic. For me, it captures the look of wonder, and excitement of a child who embraces the spirit of Christmas.

These are my three children. I took the photo in our backyard during the summer. I really liked the way the lighting and shadows highlighted their faces. We ended up using this photo on our Christmas card this year.

The dog was perfectly still(for a millisecond)...the kids and the little guy...well, they were laughing too hard to pose! But I love it...makes my heart smile!

These are two of my grandsons playing at the piano on a holiday visit to our home. The expressions are timeless as they try to sing and play tunes on this special ocassion.

Little Tate peeking through and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

This is my 2 year old baby girl. I love how it looks as though she has spotted Santa through the window. She is such a sweetie! I took the picture using window light only, with one curtain shut, so I could still capture the fiber optic tree sparkling beside her. Merry Christmas everyone!

This is my son with his Christmas present. Taken with natural light through a large window. He forgot I was there and I just kept snapping.

This is how I deal with snow! First significant powder day of the ski season.

Took the dogs out for a walk on the beach and let them play in the water as a Christmas present. 

Sister was eating a lemon and then I had this idea, told her to do it and it made a great picture.

My daughter Nella at play on snow.

My daughter-in-law took this photograph of my son holding grandson& I've been taking and looking at photos for over 40 years now - and it's one of my all-time favorite photos - so I submitted it (with her permission... she's too humble to do it herself)... I have to admit that she and my son are both better photographers than I am (which makes me happy)...we all wonder about the little guy's potential for photographic talent - although we all also (sometimes) secretly hope he becomes a lawyer (starving artist isn't as fun as it sounds).

I took this picture of my brother last year on a foggy day in the Lake District. My brother didn't realise he was being photographed, which makes this photograph even more special for me.

There is a hidden swing in the hills of La Jolla. The view is breathtaking and provides a much needed moment of serenity. 

Taken at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe with Washoe Lake on the background.

We are fortunate to live in Switzerland for a few years and love getting out into the mountains and enjoying traditional Swiss events. The photo was taken at an annual fun race held on the ski slopes in Adelboden, Switzerland. The sled is traditionally used in winter to bring hay down from the mountain huts.

This is taken at Svalbard. We went with a group of friends and had an amazing time in an enchanted and unique environment. This photo is taken while I am passenger at a snowmobile driving to Tempelfjorden Svalbard. I love the vast landscape and how it reflects on my friend's helmet. I always get happy and calm when I see this.

A beautiful winter wonderland! What better way to spend it than being a child once again and seeing the beauty of snow through a child's eyes.

Texas sunset picture of my sweet girl 

We had a snow day and puppy wanted to go outside and play! I took this in my back yard and It is about my pet and relates to the category because it's about animals and pets.