Chillimonster's '365'

[Chillimonster]

My first entry into my 365 'blog' has been posted up on my Flickr and my Zenfolio sites.

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Bringing in the New-Year with a BANG!

Well, its the first day of my '365' and i thougt i'd get it done and dusted early-on :-)

Caitlin, my youngest is covering her ears as she was expecting a loud bang, and in reality it was just a little louder than a standard party popper. After this the kids went berserk, going through a bag and a half of standard party-poppers in 5 minutes (guess who'll have to clean that up in the morning!!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!




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Also available on my Flickr and Zenfolio pages ;)


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Happy New-Year!



*chr

Chris

[TheBionicDan]

Happy New Year and good luck with the 365.

Cracking start :D

[antc]

Agreed excellent start. Best of lucj with the 365!

[Ian D J]

<--- Pats you in the back. Good luck with your '365 . . . and I must say that picture is providing a cracking start! I love how the colours matches (pink and light blue) and with a nice dark background (apart from that tiny object right to the bottom left hand corner). The whole thing really works very well.

[Venomator]

Congratulations Chris... :clap: ... great start... :) ... but a seriously awesome task lay ahead so good luck to you... :naughty:


HNY to you and yours too... :thumbs:





:p

[King of Groove]

Excellent start to your 365. Look forward to seeing the rest.

Happy New Year M8.

[Ajophotog]

Nice one Chris, good luck ;)

[Just Dave]

Nice first shot Chris good luck :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

Thanks All :D

The object is a garden chair. I had the kids stand at the top of the steps to the raised decking in the back, and used flash to keep the background as dark as possible, but didn't notice the chair at the time :bang:

I've got some ideas for a few of the days, its just the other 350 that worry me :eek: :lol:


Chris

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Great first shot Chris :) Really look forward to the rest! Stick with it, it gets easier after a few months :p

[LA-AL]

Good luck. I tried it and failed horribly.

[Chillimonster]

Thanks :)

If i fail, at least i've tried :)

[NickTB]

Thanks :)

If i fail, at least i've tried :)

You gotta be in it to win it! good luck! :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

You gotta be in it to win it! good luck! :thumbs:

Very True!

Thanks :)

[Dave_Taylor]

I've got some ideas for a few of the days, its just the other 350 that worry me :eek: :lol:

Yeah, that's what puts me off trying something like this. I just don't have the experience or skill to even attempt it. Good luck with it. I think you've set a very high standard with the first shot, so it'll be interesting to see if you improve over the year.

[Jade]

great first shot really like that

[fabs]

A fabulous start, I was tucked up in bed when you took that! :D

Best of lick with the 365! :thumbs:

[crusher]

Great start and another thread for me to check out daily!

You do realise though, that you've set the bar really high for yourself with the rest of the year still to go?? I'm sure you'll be up to the challenge.

:clap::clap::clap:

[Chillimonster]

Yeah, that's what puts me off trying something like this. I just don't have the experience or skill to even attempt it. Good luck with it. I think you've set a very high standard with the first shot, so it'll be interesting to see if you improve over the year.

I thinks its worth trying as its going to force me to think more about my photography and to use my camra more, and that cant be a bad thing can it?

great first shot really like that

Thanks :)

A fabulous start, I was tucked up in bed when you took that! :D

Best of lick with the 365! :thumbs:

The kids were complaining that it was -7 deg C outside, but bribary with hot chocolate worked a treat :D

Great start and another thread for me to check out daily!

You do realise though, that you've set the bar really high for yourself with the rest of the year still to go?? I'm sure you'll be up to the challenge.

:clap::clap::clap:

I know, and i suspect that some of the shots may be more 'mundane' captures of every day life for an 8 & 11 year old. The more adventurous shots will probably appear at weekends.


Chris

[EdinburghGary]

Excellent party shot :D

Gary.

[Chillimonster]

Excellent party shot :D

Gary.

Cheers Gary,

Just need day 2's shot now. Early start for me & kids still in bed, and they might be in bed by the time i get home, so thinking cap is on!

[Marcel]

Wahey! Happy New Year and good luck with the 365!
I'm sure you'll be fine. Like Lemon says, stick with it, it does get easier.

Great image to start the year off with a bang too. :

[Chillimonster]

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Peek-a-boo!

I had to go to work today, so my mum had the kids for the day (my wife had to work as well). My wife arrived home before me, so i collected the kids, and 'delivered' them home. This shot was Rebecca's idea and it kinda worked, but the DOF was just a bit too thin, but after they heard the shutter fire, thats it - they were off into the house and the moment had gone, and i had to head off out agiain. By the time i got back it was dark and the shot could not be re-done :(

They have both really got into the idea of the whole 365 thing, giving me loads of ideas that i am keeping logged on a wonderfull little iPhone app called YouNote (I think i have around 60-70 ideas at the moment :) )

[fabs]

I love that shot! :clap: If they've got that many ideas, they should feel free to throw a few over this way! :D

[Chillimonster]

I love that shot! :clap: If they've got that many ideas, they should feel free to throw a few over this way! :D

Thanks :D


They would do, but they charge a hefty commission :lol:

[FeTT]

Good luck with the 365 Chilli your off to a cracking start both great shots, sounds like you should have some interesting shots coming up with all your ideas looking forward to seeing them :)

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Good luck with the 365 Chilli your off to a cracking start both great shots, sounds like you should have some interesting shots coming up with all your ideas looking forward to seeing them :)

Sean

Thanks Sean :)

[Jagang]

I agree with the above, cracking shots, wishing all the luck in the world with this :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

I agree with the above, cracking shots, wishing all the luck in the world with this :thumbs:

Thanks Jagang :)

[Forbiddenbiker]

Stunning start, fab second ... I'm hooked already. :thumbs:

Madness effort. :clap:

[Marcel]

Good start :thumbs:
I fully understand the wanting/needing to retake a shot but the moment's gone!

[Chillimonster]

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"I Wish it could be Christmas Everyday"

Well today's the day the Christmas decorations come down (I Know, I Know - 12th night and all that!).

The girls LOVE Christmas, as i expect most children do, and its always sad faces when the decorations have to come down, with cries of "But the house looks bare!"

They both did really well, again, this Christmas despite me promising not to spoil them rotten, but i'm their dad, and its my job to spoil them. They are my reason for getting up in the morning and my reason for going out earning a crust every day. I would spend my last penny to make sure they were happy.

Do you know what my biggest worry in life is? My kids growing up, looking back at their younger years and being dissapointed in their dad, for whatevery reason. So i make it my lifes work to ensure that that does not happen. We go out whenever we can (pictures / eating out / swimming / concerts etc), we have regular holidays, and generally try to have a good time together as a family.

[FeTT]

Great capture Chilli your kids look really happy, the illusion of the lights being on without being plugged in is great. Like the little back story to mate well done :)

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Great capture Chilli your kids look really happy, the illusion of the lights being on without being plugged in is great. Like the little back story to mate well done :)

Sean

Thanks Sean :)

[Chillimonster]

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Spinning The Wheel!

Following on from yesterdays entry, today we went to Manchester as we do every year just after Christmas (We normally go between Christmas and New-Year, but left it a little later this year)

A walk around the shops to treat the girls to something, a ride on the big wheel, and a nice meal at Frankie & Benny's to round it off. We're now back home and about to settle down with the pop-corn (Butterkist toffee popcorn :) ) to watch Mamma-Mia on DVD. A pefrect day if ever there was one.

They are back to school tomorrow, and there social lives are back in full swing from this week too (Swimming / Dancing / After-School clubs etc), so early night for them tonight.

[Selkie]

Great thread and pictures so far :)

It will be so valuable when you finish and have a whole year of your girls' lives documented.. when you see someone everyday you don't notice to subtle changes happening, so it will be amazing to see how much they have changed over the year! And it is so lovely to see such open remarks about a fathers love for his daughters! They certainly look very happy indeed :D

[Chillimonster]

Great thread and pictures so far :)

It will be so valuable when you finish and have a whole year of your girls' lives documented.. when you see someone everyday you don't notice to subtle changes happening, so it will be amazing to see how much they have changed over the year! And it is so lovely to see such open remarks about a fathers love for his daughters! They certainly look very happy indeed :D


Thanks Selkie

[Chillimonster]

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The Daily Grind!

Back to school today for my two girls, and it's taken its toll on them both! They LOVE school and generally love learning about anything and everything.

[Chillimonster]

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These are the Threadgolds - They Swim like Fish!!

Swimming Club starts again tonight, after a long lay-off due to pool refurbishments during November and December. Seems like forever. It also means that i'm back at the Gym tonight as i tend to go while the kids are swimming as its in the same building. Not looking forward to it, but we ALL need to get some exercise and get fit again after the excesses of Christmas.

[FeTT]

Great shot chilli you have a good eye for composition and funs shots well done again mate.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Great shot chilli you have a good eye for composition and funs shots well done again mate.

Sean


Thanks Sean, appreciate the comments :)

[fabs]

Love that shot. Echo what FeTT just said.

[Chillimonster]

Love that shot. Echo what FeTT just said.

Thanks fabs :)

[davekiddle]

Thats a great shot - full of fun! You can see them smiling in the eyes and cheeks :)

[dellipher]

Full of fun these shots, I can imagine the kids being in these quite a lot! ;)

[clawz]

Love the xmas shot chilli! :lol:
How on earth did you do it! :thinking:

[Chillimonster]

Thats a great shot - full of fun! You can see them smiling in the eyes and cheeks :)

Full of fun these shots, I can imagine the kids being in these quite a lot! ;)

Thanks for the nice comments :)

Yes, you're right, they could not stop laughing behind the towel :lol:

Chris

[Chillimonster]

Love the xmas shot chilli! :lol:
How on earth did you do it! :thinking:

Not telling! :razz: :lol:

[Chillimonster]

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Baby - It's Cold Outside!!

Whenever its cold outside, and it certainly is at the moment, my two daughters love to wam up their 'Beddy Bears' in the microwave to get them all toasty and chase away the chills.

I even bought Kerie (my wife) one at christmas, but hers is the 'Me To You' version.

[FeTT]

Hehe great shot are those bears tasty ? ;) reminds me need to get on and figure out my shot for today lol.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Hehe great shot are those bears tasty ? ;) reminds me need to get on and figure out my shot for today lol.

Sean

Thanks Sean,

The bears smell of Lavender, and they girls love 'em to bits. They refuse to have new ones, claiming these have only just 'worn-in'!

[davekiddle]

Careful Chilli, you'll have the RSPCA on you!

[Chillimonster]

Careful Chilli, you'll have the RSPCA on you!

Naaahh, i was just making sure they didn't freeze in these sub-arctic conditions :)

[fabs]

Nice shot chilli, make me feel warm and toasty! ;)

[dellipher]

Thats a lovely shot, my friend bought me something similar, but you dont put the whole bear in, just its tummy.....and the tummy burst the first day I warmed it up! :( I am awaiting a new tummy!

[Chillimonster]

Nice shot chilli, make me feel warm and toasty! ;)


Thanks :)


Thats a lovely shot, my friend bought me something similar, but you dont put the whole bear in, just its tummy.....and the tummy burst the first day I warmed it up! :( I am awaiting a new tummy!

Thanks :)

[Chillimonster]

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"A Picture Of You"

Today was one of those days when i dont really get to see that much of my two daughters, due to Dancing & Swimming Clubs for them and Gym for me. But thanks to my iPhone, no matter where i am and no matter what i'm doing i always have access to them in one way or another :)

[fabs]

Now that's a cool shot. :clap: What was the background?

[Chillimonster]

Now that's a cool shot. :clap: What was the background?

Thanks, it was one of my 'reserve' shots for moments when i cant get the kids together.

The background is just a lamp, nothing special, to give a bit of backlighting and draw the eye.

Chris

[fabs]

Thanks, it was one of my 'reserve' shots for moments when i cant get the kids together.

The background is just a lamp, nothing special, to give a bit of backlighting and draw the eye.

Chris

Good idea, I'll have to steal, I mean borrow that idea. :D

[taxi]

Great photos to start the year of Chillimonster. Keep them coming

[Chillimonster]

Great photos to start the year of Chillimonster. Keep them coming

Thanks :) I aim to for as long as i can ;)

[Chillimonster]

Good idea, I'll have to steal, I mean borrow that idea. :D

:suspect:


:lol:

Yo're welcome to it - i 'borrowed' it from somewhere else :D

[theMusicMan]

Awwww... you big softie Chris... :) Great idea for a shot matey.

[Chillimonster]

Awwww... you big softie Chris... :) Great idea for a shot matey.

Thanks John.

I Know.... I may 'talk' tough, but like you say, a big softie at heart :)

[BeHappy]

what lovely girls you have....have enjoyed looking at your 365 pics :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

what lovely girls you have....have enjoyed looking at your 365 pics :thumbs:


Thanks - although you might change you're opinion of them if they're having a bad day :lol:

[Chillimonster]

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Friday Night is "Homework Night"

Although they both get bits of homework during the week, the main homework 'bundle' arrives home on Friday Night. They're both really good with homework and tend to get it done ASAP then the rest of the weekend is free.

When Rebecca started 'Big-School' we let her manage her first weeks homework on her terms as she though she knew better! The result was her homework kept getting put off as she had better things to do and come sunday night she had a stack of work to do and was not in the mood to do it.

Needless to say, the following week, our method was back in play :-)

[fabs]

Wow, they look really enthusiastic! :lol:

[Chillimonster]

Wow, they look really enthusiastic! :lol:

I know :D

[dellipher]

:D they're like "Daddddddddd its bad enough that we have to do our homework! But your taking a picture TOO"

[Chillimonster]

:D they're like "Daddddddddd its bad enough that we have to do our homework! But your taking a picture TOO"


Are you sure you weren't hid under the table listening in :suspect: :lol:

[dellipher]

Are you sure you weren't hid under the table listening in :suspect: :lol:

:lol::lol::lol: Promise! :) I'm just very perceptive! :lol:

[FeTT]

They remind me of me when I was that age, actually I'm probably like that at work too hehe. Well done mate capturing lots of precious moments so far :thumbs:

Sean

[Chillimonster]

They remind me of me when I was that age, actually I'm probably like that at work too hehe. Well done mate capturing lots of precious moments so far :thumbs:

Sean

Thanks Sean,

[davekiddle]

Homework on a Friday night? What disciplined children you have! :)

Great expressions of concentration there.

[Chillimonster]

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"Ice-Ice Baby"

I was sorting the bird-feeders out in the back earlier and noticed that the mini trampoline cover had filled with water and frozen.

[SimonTALM]

I think the authorties might be a bit concerned if they saw this photo of your kids frozen in a pond somewhere (impressive you got them smiling), does this mean you have to use a different subject for tomorrow ??

Nice shot BTW

[Chillimonster]

I think the authorties might be a bit concerned if they saw this photo of your kids frozen in a pond somewhere (impressive you got them smiling), does this mean you have to use a different subject for tomorrow ??

Nice shot BTW


Thanks Simon.

No, they'll probably thaw out in front of the fire later :D

[davekiddle]

That's a really fun shot - nice one!

[Chillimonster]

That's a really fun shot - nice one!

Thanks Dave :)

[fabs]

That's great, my favourite so far! :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

That's great, my favourite so far! :thumbs:

Thanks Marc, Mine too.

Its my new desktop wallpaper until the next 'favourite' comes along :)

[dellipher]

*thumbs* good fun shot! I really like it! :)

[kitten]

great shot :D

[Chillimonster]

*thumbs* good fun shot! I really like it! :)


Thanks dellipher, appreciate the comment :)


great shot :D

Thanks kitten :)

[Chillimonster]

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"Nom-Nom-Nom"

Food..... its one thing that brings a family together, as for many families its the only time they get to sit down and relax together.

As a family we try and sit down together and eat 'proper food' as often as we can, but with the clubs and groups that the kids attend it can sometimes be a little difficult and that fustrates me greatly. So i always enjoy weekends when we can sit down have a nice meal together.

Last night we had home-made beef stew and dumplings, and tonight was roast-pork, with all the trimmings (mini sausage, stuffing, veg, roast spuds). Rebecca (my eldest) loves traditional food, and loves yorkshire puds, while Caitlin has a more exotic pallette, and will quite happily eat a curry when we go out.

We always invite my mum around, and most of the time she accepts as she loves my cooking - and who can blame her :D

[fabs]

Lovely to see a family eating together at the table these days. So often it's in shifts in front of the telly. OK, we eat ours in front of the telly, but there's only the two of us and at least we always eat together, :D

[Chillimonster]

Lovely to see a family eating together at the table these days. So often it's in shifts in front of the telly. OK, we eat ours in front of the telly, but there's only the two of us and at least we always eat together, :D

Thanks Marc. That's the problem with modern society - everyone is just too busy to enjoy time together sometimes.

We (the wife and I) are as guilty as everyone else sometimes, but weekends is always family time :)

[FeTT]

Oops forgot to comment on yesterday's sorry about that, fabulous photo you have a great eye Chilli.

Like today's too it is nice to sit around a table and have a meal with the family the only time I get to do that now is Christmas etc. at my parents house.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Oops forgot to comment on yesterday's sorry about that, fabulous photo you have a great eye Chilli.

Like today's too it is nice to sit around a table and have a meal with the family the only time I get to do that now is Christmas etc. at my parents house.

Sean


Thanks Sean

:)

[davekiddle]

Cor, real Yorkshire's - making me feel hungry! Nice family shot there :)

[Chillimonster]

Cor, real Yorkshire's - making me feel hungry! Nice family shot there :)

Thanks :)

Yup! - none of those namby pamby 'mini' ones here :D

[liss]

some fantastic photos

[Chillimonster]

some fantastic photos


Thanks liss, really appreaciate your comments :)

[SimonTALM]

I'm glad to see the kids have thawed. When I first read page 4 about "family meals" I was getting concerned until I saw the shot :D

A really nice family shot - I have noticed that in every photo so far your kids are smiling and that's great to see.

[fabs]

A really nice family shot - I have noticed that in every photo so far your kids are smiling and that's great to see.

That's because you can't see the tenners he's waving out of shot! :lol:

[Chillimonster]

I'm glad to see the kids have thawed. When I first read page 4 about "family meals" I was getting concerned until I saw the shot :D

A really nice family shot - I have noticed that in every photo so far your kids are smiling and that's great to see.

Yeah they do smile a lot - it makes me nervous sometimes :suspect:

That's because you can't see the tenners he's waving out of shot! :lol:

:lol: very true :)

[Chillimonster]

No Picture for yesterday as by the time i got in from work, and got through what i had to do, the kids were in be, but rather than call it quits because i missed a day, i thought i'd carry on regardless :D

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Gimme a "T", Gimme a "P", Gimme a "F"

Tuesday night is Cheerleeding class for Caitlin, and when she came in i got the idea for this 'fun' pic, for no other reason than it was fun!

[fabs]

That's great, but the one underneath is in desperate need of a haircut and a shave! :D

[davekiddle]

^^^^ :lol:

[Chillimonster]

That's great, but the one underneath is in desperate need of a haircut and a shave! :D



^^^^ :lol:


Thanks Marc & Dave - Perhaps i'll do a picture of me 'shearing' for tomorrow :lol:

[SimonTALM]

looks like a red Honey Monster with a child on it's head.

[liss]

looks like the one on top has really long red furry arms hugging the bottom one lol

[dellipher]

:lol: Love the pic, it is rather amsuing! :)

[FeTT]

Great shot Chilli :lol:

Sean

[Chillimonster]

looks like a red Honey Monster with a child on it's head.

looks like the one on top has really long red furry arms hugging the bottom one lol

:lol: Love the pic, it is rather amsuing! :)

Great shot Chilli :lol:

Sean

Thanks Guys, and Girls :D

Its the positive comments that are keeping me going :)

[Just Dave]

Love it, :clap:

[Chillimonster]

Love it, :clap:

Thanks Dave :)

[Chillimonster]

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"It Must Be Funny, In A Rich Mans World!"

Money, Money, Money - That just about sums up January for most people. My daughters have a really hectic social life, and attend many clubs and classes, and it soon mounts up. This week, memberships have been due for Swimming (x2), Swimming Lessons, Dancing Club (x2), Brownies, Guides, After School Clubs, Gymnastics.... The list seems endless!

Its left me feeling a litle deflated, but i would not want them to miss out on the things they enjoy :)

[fabs]

That's great! Would be easier just to give them your cash card though. :lol:

[Chillimonster]

SSSSSSHHHHHHHH! You'll give 'em ideas :suspect:

[fabs]

SSSSSSHHHHHHHH! You'll give 'em ideas :suspect:

:lol:

[Marcel]

Oooh I feel your pain with this one!
It wouldn't be fair for them to miss out on the things they enjoy, but what if they were convinced that they don't enjoy it?

Just kidding, I'm not an evil dad really , honest! :lol:

Did you let them keep the twenties or were you like lightning after the shutter fired, grabbing them back just incase :D

[Chillimonster]

Did you let them keep the twenties or were you like lightning after the shutter fired, grabbing them back just incase :D

They didn't go far - the elastic bands sorted that :lol: :D

[liss]

like the idea of this one
shame that you cant see one if the girls face

[kitten]

great shots so far, did the girls get to keep the cash?? :D

[Chillimonster]

like the idea of this one
shame that you cant see one if the girls face

Thanks :) I know what you mean about Caitlins face, but it was the best of the shots i took :)

great shots so far, did the girls get to keep the cash?? :D


Not a chance :lol:

[dellipher]

:lol: Did anyone tell you they get more expensive as they get older? :D
I'm an only child at 24, and dad just walked in and gave me £20 without me even asking. He's learnt its easier! :lol:

[Chillimonster]

Thanks Del - just what i wanted to hear :D

Every night when i get in, all my loose change goes in their money boxes (excepting £2 coins - i get to keep them :) ), so i am always skint as it is - and it gets worse ?!?!?!?

[fletch5]

:lol: Did anyone tell you they get more expensive as they get older? :D
I'm an only child at 24, and dad just walked in and gave me £20 without me even asking. He's learnt its easier! :lol:

the problem is when you keep your hand out coughing occasionally!!:lol:

enjoying your 365 chilli, seems to be going well and you have gorgeous kids

[Chillimonster]

enjoying your 365 chilli, seems to be going well and you have gorgeous kids

Cheer fletch5, Yes they are gorgeous, but they can be painful at times :D

[FeTT]

Aha we know your secret now thats how you get them to pose for these great shots ;)

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Aha we know your secret now thats how you get them to psoe for these great shots ;)

Sean

I find chocolate works better :D :lol:

[FeTT]

:D

[Chillimonster]

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The Windows to the Soul

I love eyes, they can say so much more about a person than word could ever do. You can instantly tell if someone is happy, sad, angry, or excited.

Rebecca had been out on a school 'trip' to the local 'Hollywood Bowl' this afternoon with school, and when i collected her I instantly knew that there was something the didn't quite go acording to 'plan' from the look in her eyes. It turned out that one of her friends fell out with her because they were both wearing the same tops! She refused to admit there was something wrong until i told her i could see it in her eyes.

A quick cuddle off her dad and all was well again :)

I will probably revisit the eye-theme later in the 365 for some macro-ish type shots.

[fabs]

That's cracking Chilli. :thumbs: But you just pinched my idea for tomorrow! :razz: :lol:

[Chillimonster]

That's cracking Chilli. :thumbs: But you just pinched my idea for tomorrow! :razz: :lol:


Thanks Marc, Not as sharp as i would have liked, but hey it gives me an excuse to 're-visit' the subject again to get it right ;)

As for pinching your ideas, have you not noticed that you list of ideas has vanished :suspect: :lol:

[fabs]

Thanks Marc, Not as sharp as i would have liked, but hey it gives me an excuse to 're-visit' the subject again to get it right ;)

As for pinching your ideas, have you not noticed that you list of ideas has vanished :suspect: :lol:

I had wondered where my notepad had gone! :suspect: :p

[liss]

ooo i like that idea especially with the story that goes with it

[Chillimonster]

ooo i like that idea especially with the story that goes with it

thanks liss. The picture came after the story tonight following me collecting Rebecca as I had a totally different shot lined up for today.

[dellipher]

The shot for today will do for another day though Chris! :)

[Chillimonster]

The shot for today will do for another day though Chris! :)

It will indeed. It goes back on the list :D

[fabs]

It will indeed. It goes back on the list :D

I'm still looking for that notepoad you know! :suspect:

[Chillimonster]

I'm still looking for that notepoad you know! :suspect:

:lol:

I'll put it back while you're asleep :D

[fabs]

:lol:

I'll put it back while you're asleep :D

:D *sets beartraps!* :naughty:

[kitten]

really nice shot. Reminds me of the Madonna 'Who's that Girl' tour in the 80's where she had her eyes emblazoned across everything.

[Chillimonster]

really nice shot. Reminds me of the Madonna 'Who's that Girl' tour in the 80's where she had her eyes emblazoned across everything.

Thanks kitten :)

I remember that tour. I saw her at Wembly in the 80's :)

[theMusicMan]

Where's todays matey...?

[Chillimonster]

Where's todays matey...?

On it's way :D


(nice to know people are checking up on this - make it worthwile doing it :D)

[dellipher]

*sits tapping fingers waiting impatiently*

[theMusicMan]

On it's way :D


(nice to know people are checking up on this - make it worthwile doing it :D)Come on then... get on with it.. :):)

heheheheh

[Chillimonster]

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"Sweet Dreams" are made of this.

My girls are both dog-tired tonight, and did not want to play ball with some of the ideas i had, so i shot some 'test' pictures for ideas for better days and they got themselve ready for bed.

They've had a busy old week with all the clubs and calsses back in full swing (and paid for :eek:), and i think it's taken its toll on them both. Rebecca spent three hours on her homework tonight, and Caitlin had her Gymnastics class earlier.

I love watching them sleep, they are just so peaceful, instead of their usual hyper-selves. I often lie on the bed with one or the other of them having a natter with them as they are getting ready to fall asleep. I say natter, but if i'm lying with Caitlin i just have to lie there and listen as she 'chunners' on, and on, and on (a bit like me with todays entry :lol:)

On a side note, i must say how impressed i am with the D700 and 50mm F1.4 combo in available light - it's just 'magic'.

[fabs]

Aaahh, those are lovely shots and of course they can't get their hands on your cash when they're asleep. :D

[Chillimonster]

Aaahh, those are lovely shots and of course they can't get their hands on your cash when they're asleep. :D


Thanks Marc,

As for money, there's none left to get hold of after this week :lol:

[dellipher]

Awwww they're cute shots :)

[Chillimonster]

Awwww they're cute shots :)

Thanks Del ;)

[FeTT]

Sorry I never commented yesterday mate been a bit stressed out and tired and still full of manflu, the Eye shots are great very well detailed they both have beautful bright eyes, and todays shots are really sweet love the dof in the second one. Well done mate :)

Sean

[goldenlight]

Hi Chris,

Glad to see the project is firmly underway. Thought I'd better start to follow it hear as a few narrow minded folk made it untenable on a certain other forum! It's a solid start but an awesome challenge still lays ahead (posting a picture every day is a big ask) and I wish you luck.

Cheers,

John

[Chillimonster]

Sorry I never commented yesterday mate been a bit stressed out and tired and still full of manflu, the Eye shots are great very well detailed they both have beautful bright eyes, and todays shots are really sweet love the dof in the second one. Well done mate :)

Sean

Thanks Sean, the DOF, or lack of, on the 50mm 1.4 is really fun to work with :)


Hi Chris,

Glad to see the project is firmly underway. Thought I'd better start to follow it hear as a few narrow minded folk made it untenable on a certain other forum! It's a solid start but an awesome challenge still lays ahead (posting a picture every day is a big ask) and I wish you luck.

Cheers,

John

Thanks for the comments and support John, really appreciate them.

Yeah, its a pity about the other site, but after getting stick on two different occasions i decided enough was enough and logged out. I've only been back once this week to answer a couple of PM's that i received, and have decided to give it a bit of a wide birth for a while.

You missing me?? :lol:

[Chillimonster]

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"In The Absence Of Light........"

This is one of shots where it just jumps out at you, and was only caught as i ALWAYS have a camera about my person (in this case my trusty Olympus 1030SW).

The sun was bright and low this morning when we were out shopping and directly behind us at this point and the shadows just came to life. So, camera out, shot taken, job done :)

The kids naturally posed - as always (especially Caitlin on the right!) :lol:

[fabs]

:lol: You missed a trick there, could have done a "Charlie's Angels" pose! :lol:

[Chillimonster]

:lol: You missed a trick there, could have done a "Charlie's Angels" pose! :lol:


I thought about it when i was taking the shot, but didn't want to get it wrong, so i'll save that for when i revisit the idea later in the 365 :)

[fabs]

I thought about it when i was taking the shot, but didn't want to get it wrong, so i'll save that for when i revisit the idea later in the 365 :)

You mean you didn't fully research it first? :nono: :rules: :D

[Chillimonster]

You mean you didn't fully research it first? :nono: :rules: :D


That'd be just too obvious :lol: :bonk:

[dellipher]

:lol: I saw it on your flickr, and loved it - its great and such a fun shot! :)

[FeTT]

Its like land of the giants, nice shot well captured Chilli :lol:

Sean

[goldenlight]

Thanks Sean, the DOF, or lack of, on the 50mm 1.4 is really fun to work with :)




Thanks for the comments and support John, really appreciate them.

Yeah, its a pity about the other site, but after getting stick on two different occasions i decided enough was enough and logged out. I've only been back once this week to answer a couple of PM's that i received, and have decided to give it a bit of a wide birth for a while.

You missing me?? :lol:

I'm sure a lot of us are - but following some of the comments you attracted I can understand why you're taking a break. I'm really pleased with the FL50R BTW.:)

[Chillimonster]

:lol: I saw it on your flickr, and loved it - its great and such a fun shot! :)

Its like land of the giants, nice shot well captured Chilli :lol:

Sean

Thank you Del & Sean :)

[Chillimonster]

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"What a Racquet!"

Our local council run sports hall has "Family Badminton" on a sunday morning where adults pay £1.50 and kids are free. We normall go swimming on a sunday morning for an hour so we thought we'd also try the badminton first.

It's the first time the kids have played Badminton, but they loved it - even if they could not hit the shuttlecock!

[fabs]

Looks like they found another use for the rackets though. :D Lovely shot! :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

Looks like they found another use for the rackets though. :D Lovely shot! :thumbs:


Thanks Marc, and quite surprisingly they didn't once set about each other with the racquets!

[FeTT]

Another nice shot there Chilli I wish I had as active a social life as your daughters :lol:

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Another nice shot there Chilli I wish I had as active a social life as your daughters :lol:

Sean

Thanks Sean,

I just wish i had a social life sometimes instead of being a taxi-driver / cook / cleaner / and general provider of nice things :lol:

[FeTT]

Thanks Sean,

I just wish i had a social life sometimes instead of being a taxi-driver / cook / cleaner / and general provider of nice things :lol:

So a typical doting father then ;)

[Marcel]

Do I detect a little cutting and pasting here Mr Monster? :D

[Chillimonster]

Do I detect a little cutting and pasting here Mr Monster? :D


:suspect: :thinking: :shrug:

[liss]

i like the shadow pic, the girl on the right seems to be makng the most of it lol

[Marcel]

:suspect: :thinking: :shrug:

Might just be me, but the background looks very, er........different to the girls?
The FL of the girls looks different to the FL of the background, and that with the lighting difference etc, makes it look cut and paste to me :)

Not being critical, just asking :)

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Just had a catch-up chilli :) really great shots! You certainly are going to have a great collection at the end of the year :thumbs:

Marcel, that would take hours cutting out the wholes in each raquet :o

[dellipher]

I used to LOVE playing badminton! :(

[fabs]

I used to LOVE playing badminton! :(

Me too. Still got the rackets in the back of the wardrobe. Ebay I think. :(

[theMusicMan]

Love badders... play it regularly, and squash. We should organise a TP Badminton or Squash tournament... opportunity for some decent sports shots could ensue:)

[Marcel]

I used to love playing badminton at school.
Started again a couple of years ago with a mate, but we only kept it up for a couple of months. Now I'm unfit and he's had surgery on his back so will probably never play again.

[Chillimonster]

i like the shadow pic, the girl on the right seems to be makng the most of it lol

Thanks liss. Thats Caitlin (youngest) who is a bit of an extrovert :D

[Chillimonster]

Might just be me, but the background looks very, er........different to the girls?
The FL of the girls looks different to the FL of the background, and that with the lighting difference etc, makes it look cut and paste to me :)

Not being critical, just asking :)

Gotcha!.

No, its all done on the one shot from my little Oly 1030SW at 28mm (i think)

But no camera trickery in my images...... yet :D

[Chillimonster]

Just had a catch-up chilli :) really great shots! You certainly are going to have a great collection at the end of the year :thumbs:

Marcel, that would take hours cutting out the wholes in each raquet :o

Thanks Tom :D

[Chillimonster]

I used to love playing badminton at school.
Started again a couple of years ago with a mate, but we only kept it up for a couple of months. Now I'm unfit and he's had surgery on his back so will probably never play again.


Never say never!

Have a look at your local sports hall, they may do something similar to mine. Failing that, just book a court for an hour on a sunday morning, hire some rackets, and have fun with the family :)

[Chillimonster]

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"TV"

On Mondays, my good lady goes off to the Gym and my girls have nothing 'booked-in' (With the exception of Caitlins swimming lessons, but they finish by 5:30), so they always get to stay up a little later than normal and watch a bit of TV.

The simpsons has got to be one of their favourite shows, and it's one of the few shows i can sit with them and watch (i HATE Hannah Montana and similar programs!)

[Marcel]

:O How can you not like Hannah Montana?
Drake and Josh is my favourite though :D

Hiring the badminton court isn't a bad idea actually!

[Chillimonster]

:O How can you not like Hannah Montana?
Drake and Josh is my favourite though :D

Hiring the badminton court isn't a bad idea actually!

Hannah Montana
Suit Life Of Zack & Cody
Cory In The House
The Wizards Of Waverley Place
Raven

They can all be consigned to room 101 IMO :D


As for the idea of the badminton court, turn it from an idea into reality - one phonecall is all it takes :thumbs:

[Jimmy_Lemon]

Off topic now but I love badminton too, tournament ftw! :p

(will have to give you a match one Sunday Marcel ;) )

[FeTT]

Everybody love's a bit of TV especially the simpsons :) Nice shot mate.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Everybody love's a bit of TV especially the simpsons :) Nice shot mate.

Sean

Cheers Sean :)

Its a pity i have to wait in line for the remote though (behind the kids, and the wife). By the time i get a go i'm too tired and end up just going to bed :lol:

[fabs]

That's a good pic Chris. Simpsons is my faourite too. :thumbs:

[Marcel]

Off topic now but I love badminton too, tournament ftw! :p

(will have to give you a match one Sunday Marcel ;) )

Sir...you're on!

[Chillimonster]

That's a good pic Chris. Simpsons is my faourite too. :thumbs:

Thanks Marc :)

I'd say i prefer the humour in Futurama, and its a pity they stopped when they did as it had so much more to give in my opinion, but the Simpsons is ace :)

[Marcel]

Cheers Sean :)

Its a pity i have to wait in line for the remote though (behind the kids, and the wife). By the time i get a go i'm too tired and end up just going to bed :lol:

It's why I watch my TV online now, with headphones :D
I've given up fighting for the TV remote until the kids go to bed.

Oooh Suite Life of Zach and Cody, forgot about that one.

[theMusicMan]

Hey Chris - very imaginative shot that one, I love it. You're really thinking hard about these shots Chris, and I am sure there are many more excellent ones to come. Glad your girls are enjoying it too.

As for the badders... I'd stick my neck out and suggest a tournament if there's enough interest, and say I'd be happy to arrange... but I'd also stick my neck out further and suggest squash is where I'd do better and possibly match most on here (not meant to be big-headed, but hidden secrets you see :) )

[Chillimonster]

Hey Chris - very imaginative shot that one, I love it. You're really thinking hard about these shots Chris, and I am sure there are many more excellent ones to come. Glad your girls are enjoying it too.





Thanks John, this 365 thing has certianly got me thinking, and under pressure a lot of the time due to time constraints :)

[Chillimonster]

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"Me & My Girl"

Just a quick 'grab-shot' of Rebecca & Myself today, as everyone is just sooo busy. I will not even get to see Caitlin untill much later when she will be asleep, which is a shame as it is her cheerleading competition tonight, and i'll miss her going on and on and on about it, so i'll have to catch up in the morning over breakfast.

Had to go for a B&W tonight as her bedroom is unbelievably PINK :eek:

[fabs]

That's a lovely photo Chris. One to be framed and hung I'd say. :thumbs:

Let's see the pink one then! :D

[Chillimonster]

That's a lovely photo Chris. One to be framed and hung I'd say. :thumbs:

Thanks Marc :)

I don't often get in front of the camera (for obvious reasons)

[fabs]

Thanks Marc :)

I don't often get in front of the camera (for obvious reasons)

Well if I can................:gag: ;)

[kitten]

great shot. Although when you said it's very pink, I could almost see it!

[Chillimonster]

great shot. Although when you said it's very pink, I could almost see it!

Thanks kitten. As for the pink it proper sunglasses type pink, with pink quilt covers, pink carpets etc :eek: :cuckoo:

[FeTT]

Lovely shot there Chilli :thumbs:

Sean

[dellipher]

I want to see the PINK version!

[Chillimonster]

Lovely shot there Chilli :thumbs:

Sean


Thanks Sean :)

[Chillimonster]

I want to see the PINK version!

You want the PINK version.....

You can't handle the PINK version :lol:

(I'll upload it later ;) )

[Marcel]

Put a NSFEyes in the thread title. If my 9yr old is a benchmark for girls, it's not going to be a quiet shot :D

[liss]

awww thats a lovely shot, defenatly one for printing out :)

[Chillimonster]

Thanks liss :)

[SimonTALM]

Just been catching up on the 365s and I can't help but look in on this one, great shots, great family. I am wondering how long it will be until the first shot where one of the kids isn't smiling (or clearly enjoying the process as in the shadow pic - which is FAB btw). I'm thinking it's going to be a while, anyone fancy a sweepstake on this - I bags August 24th.

P.S. I like the idea of Badminton too, some where I think I have the stick, not sure on the shuttle, but stick :thumbs: :thinking:

[Chillimonster]

Just been catching up on the 365s and I can't help but look in on this one, great shots, great family. I am wondering how long it will be until the first shot where one of the kids isn't smiling (or clearly enjoying the process as in the shadow pic - which is FAB btw). I'm thinking it's going to be a while, anyone fancy a sweepstake on this - I bags August 24th.



Thanks Simon, really appreciate the kind words.

:)

[Chillimonster]

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"Dib Dib Dib!"

Wednesdays are a busy day for my girls, with Caitlin going to a dancing class, followed by Brownies and Rebecca going to Guides. Luckily they are both within the same building so it makes the logistics of it all a lot easier.

I managed to grab Rebecca for 20 seconds when Caitlin had finished in her Brownies group and get a quick snap of them together :)

[theMusicMan]

Another lovely shot Chris. Have to say, your girls always look really happy and content in what they are doing.

Kudos to you.

[Chillimonster]

Thanks John :)

[FeTT]

This is the first time I've noticed the age differene between them, not sure how but I thought they was maybe a year or so age difference, shows how observant I am :lol: another nice shot mate :thumbs:.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Thaks Sean.

Rebecca seems to have grown-up all of a sudden since going to 'big-school' in September, but i'm expecting Cailtin to catch her up this year as it looks like she's on a growth spurt as well (judging from the ways she's going through clothes :lol:)

[theMusicMan]

Hey Chris - Rebecca must be the same age as Heather (11) as she also started 'big school' this year, and by golly you're right, don't they grow up quick :)

My lad is 19 this year and he's all of a sudden matured into a super young man. Talking about Masters degrees this evening... :)

Great thread Chris, great pics... keep 'em coming.

[dellipher]

Rebecca looks really tall!

[fabs]

Great stuff Chris. This brings back memories from when Sue was a Brown Owl and District Commissioner.

[Chillimonster]

Hey Chris - Rebecca must be the same age as Heather (11) as she also started 'big school' this year, and by golly you're right, don't they grow up quick :)




Yup, she is 11 (12 in may), and i cannot believe how quick its gone. seems like only yesterday when i was dropping her off at nursery :eek:

[Chillimonster]

Rebecca looks really tall!

She is. She's 11, but wearing uniform labeled at 13-14 / 14 :eek:

Costing a fortune the speed she's growing. I put it down to all the excercise they both get - it must have triggered a growth hormone or something :lol:

[Chillimonster]

Great stuff Chris. This brings back memories from when Sue was a Brown Owl and District Commissioner.


Thanks Marc :)

[Chillimonster]

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"Me & My (other) Girl"

Thursday are similar to Tuesdays in so much as there is a lot going on, so only get to see my two girls for brief moments, and then not together.

By the time i get them together, its late on and they're usually too tired for pictures, so there may be a recurring theme of single shots on a Tuesday and Thursday for a little while.


**EDIT**

I've also added the colour verison for comparison :)

[fabs]

Now THAT's pink! :lol:

[Chillimonster]

:lol:

That's just the wall, and its toned down in lightroom!

The carpet, bed, pillows etc are just as bright :eek:

[fabs]

:lol:

That's just the wall, and its toned down in lightroom!

The carpet, bed, pillows etc are just as bright :eek:

You'll have to do a wide angle shot of the room. But warn us first so we can put on some sunglasses! :D

[Chillimonster]

You'll have to do a wide angle shot of the room. But warn us first so we can put on some sunglasses! :D



I'll do that as one of the weekend shots :)

[FeTT]

Nice shot chilli :)

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Nice shot chilli :)

Sean

Thanks Sean.

[Chillimonster]

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"Gym Class Hero"

iPhone shots only tonight, i'm afraid.

Caitlin is really enjoying her Gym class that she started at the beginning of the year. It helps that she has no fear what-so-ever, and is up for trying anything that is asked of her!

[fabs]

That's really good Chris. You must have two of the most active kids in the country! :D

[Chillimonster]

Lets just say my 'Carbon Footprint' is larger than most due to all the taxiing i do for them :lol:

[FeTT]

Chris I get tired just thinking of all the activities they do :lol: wish I still had that sort of energy.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Chris I get tired just thinking of all the activities they do :lol: wish I still had that sort of energy.

Sean


:lol:

I know what you mean, but they love it!

[davekiddle]

Great shots again Chilli :) Yours girls are so photogenic - not sure about the other bloke though! :D

[Chillimonster]

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"SSSSHHHHH - Dont tell Garfield!!"

Home made Lasagne for tea tonight, and the girls did most of the hard work.

Nom Nom Nom!!

[fabs]

Love Lasagne, save me some! :D

[Chillimonster]

Love Lasagne, save me some! :D


Too late..... gone!!! :D

It was Nom Nom licious :lol:

[fabs]

Too late..... gone!!! :D

It was Nom Nom licious :lol:

:razz::razz::razz::lol:

[FeTT]

Great shot mate and love the title :lol:

Sean

[kitten]

fab, the iphone pics are great and the lasagne looks scrummy!! :D

[Chillimonster]

Great shot mate and love the title :lol:

Sean

Thanks Sean :)

[Chillimonster]

fab, the iphone pics are great and the lasagne looks scrummy!! :D

Yeah, they're not too bad for a phone are they :)

And the Lasagne was super scrummy :D

[davekiddle]

Home made lasagne......mmmmmmmmm tasty! Nice tiles BTW! :)

[Chillimonster]

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The 'iGeneration'

Kids are sooo computer literate these days. Rebecca goes to a specialist Maths and Computing school, and they have room upon room of computers. If they go out on a field trip, they take netbooks out with them! Even Caitlin's school has a computer suite and there are less than 200 pupils in total at the school. The most hi-tech we got when i was at school was a new bottle of tipex!

I remember when i first went to secondry school. They had just taken delivery of their first computer - a Research Machines RM380Z. As it had a keyboard it was put in the 'typing' room which was full of old manual typewriters, and they only way i could get access to this wonderment of modern technology was to opt for typing classes. I'm glad i did as it meant i got to play on the RM and get my typing skills up to RSA level III.

They both already had laptops, but i ended up getting them both a Netbook to replace them and stuck OSX86 on there as the apple software really suits this type of machine. Here they are in the middle of an iChat session (even though the are in the same room as each other!). In fact i think Apple are really missing a trick by not releasing a Apple Mackbook Mini!

[fabs]

I remember when i first went to secondry school. They had just taken delivery of their first computer - a Research Machines RM380Z.

:eek: I used one of them in college, I programmed a maze game with it in Basic. That was cutting edge technology at the time.

[Chillimonster]

:eek: I used one of them in college, I programmed a maze game with it in Basic. That was cutting edge technology at the time.

Classic machine that came on its own 'trolly' :lol:

[fabs]

Classic machine that came on its own 'trolly' :lol:

Indeed. In fact we raced ahead technology wise as they upgraded to a 480Z half way through the year! :D

[kitten]

netbooks rock. Nice capture :thumbs:

[Chillimonster]

netbooks rock. Nice capture :thumbs:

Thanks kitten :)

[FeTT]

Nice capture mate, been fancying a netbook myself, not sure I can justify it though already have 3 computers.

Sean

[Chillimonster]

Nice capture mate, been fancying a netbook myself, not sure I can justify it though already have 3 computers.

Sean

Thanks :)

As for the netbook - Asda have em at £150 at the moment, so it'd be daft not to get one :)

[cyclone]

What can that do? Or should I say, what functions are missing?
I can see spotlight, airport, time machine?
Is it difficult to put OSX on there?

[Chillimonster]

What can that do? Or should I say, what functions are missing?
I can see spotlight, airport, time machine?
Is it difficult to put OSX on there?

It's more a case of what can't it do ;)

Everything from a normal OSX install is there. It's about 90 mins work to get OSX on there including applying the correct Kext's after the install and then updating to 10.5.6.

Kids love it :)

If you need a guide to the install, drop me a PM

[Chillimonster]

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"Coughs and Sneezes......"

Poor Caitlin is not feeling too well tonight. She started with another cough and cold at weekend (i say another, but she never really got rid of the last one properly!), so it was emergency Calpol to the rescue and an early night for her.

[fabs]

Aww, she does look sorry for herself. Didn't get her out of posing for the 365 though. :D