Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

[brian1208]

Lauren is one of those children who find it difficult to remain still for more than a few moments at a time and is never happier than when leaping through the air, usually upside down

The EM-1 + 12-40 f2.8 proved to be an excellent tool for capturing some of her antics on a recent trip to see them, using smallest centre point SAF with 6 or 10 fps (depending on what she was up to)

In this short series she is messing about on the trampoline (her favourite place whenever the weather allows)





I liked the shapes her shadow made






here she is about 2/3rds of her way through cartwheeling down their 100+ft garden, made me dizzy just watching her

[Guest]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

Clancy is 6 years older and more acrobatic since this picture was taken.
Your acrobatic granddaughter, my athletic grandson would make a good pair, Brian.

(My daughter Nadia's son on their farm 2008)

[brian1208]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

tiring to watch isn't it Mark

I read about these sedentary and overweight children then look at our lot who seem to do just about every activity invented and are built like Whippets (mind you, both our lads were and still are sport mad and I was too so I guess it runs in the family)

[Guest]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

Just had a bright idea, Brian the elders of some cultures arrange the marriage of their progeny years in advance.
How many cows are to be counted in Lauren's dowry?

[Guest]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

tiring to watch isn't it Mark

I read about these sedentary and overweight children then look at our lot who seem to do just about every activity invented and are built like Whippets (mind you, both our lads were and still are sport mad and I was too so I guess it runs in the family)

It appears my reply came behind yours. Yes Brian, in our decrepitude well may we marvel at where they get all that energy from!

+ But it's wonderful to see them so vibrant and healthy - I'd put it down to good blood lines, wouldn't you say!

[jdal]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

She's quite good at that trampolining, isn't she! Not a bad effort with the camera either

[brian1208]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

Mark, no cows but I could maybe arrange a few Camels (I understand they are a valued form of transport "Down Under" )

The youngest of our tribe, hoop-jumping this time with another fun shadow (might be an interesting project - shadow photography? )

Note the tongue is out as a sign of intense concentration

[Floribunda]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

You have a good thing going with those shadows Brian - I like them!

[Guest]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

You have a good thing going with those shadows Brian - I like them!

It would be spooky without one ...

[Guest]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

Mark, no cows but I could maybe arrange a few Camels (I understand they are a valued form of transport "Down Under" )

So long as at least one of them sings, Brian ...

+ Mustn't let giraffes have all the fun

[Mrs T]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

Great shots all round!

[brian1208]

Re: Lauren - my upside down granddaughter

the other two are more sedentary, trainee togs


(but only for this day, otherwise they are out horse riding, sailing, Street dancing etc )