Sunday Snapshot: Freezing Time

Some of the most beautiful moments in life are those we glimpse accidentally. 

I am blessed beyond measure to stare at this precious child most of my waking hours.

I am, likewise, blessed in that my camera (and desire to grab for it) is never far from my reach.

So when my daughter has moved on from her childhood pursuits to follow the path of her own life's journey...

I will not have to go far to look back on these moments that took my breath away and relive my own life's journey over and over again in the images of our lives yesterday, today and tomorrow.

What a gift to freeze time, if only for a moment.

Here's my time machine:
Canon 50D

85mm 1.4

ISO 800

f 2.2

The first image was processed in LR with MCP Quick Clicks

 then in CS5/Dodged and Burned 

then layered with 2 free Jerry Jones textures.

Be sure to visit Stefanie at Ni Hao Y'all.

It's never a dull moment over there

and there are some amazing photographers linked up just waiting 

for you to discover the beauty in everyday.

UPDATE!!!

I'm tickled pink to report that Stefanie chose me as a runner up in this week's Snapshot Sunday...so I get to decorate here with some exclusive Ni Hao Y'all official blog swag!

BEHOLD......
(don't be a hater!)