Sir Dillon Takes Aim

2011: Hit Me with Your Best Shots

Here's a round up of a dozen of my favorite shots from 2011. I picked these for their composition, light and the moment they capture.

Cold Rose

Cat Nap

Sound Table

Bowling ball in flight at Kingpins

Eeyore and Tigger, the best of friends 

Warehouse District: Asheville, NC

Ivy + Benjamin: Dallas, TX

Elyssa + Ethan: Twin Lambs

Jesus & Llama: Asheville, NC

Hannah + Elliot: Cleveland, GA

I Swing

Queen Anne's Lace: Newland, NC

Leggo My Lego

Dillon is very serious about his Lego men.

Winter Sun

Outlaw

In the Golden Light

Clover

My little golden boy

Through the trees

Blue Eyes

Delight

"Be Nice to Your Sister"

Happy

Icing

Mother's Day Portraits

18. Priorities

I kept hoping to snap a group family shot that would work for this category, but it never happened. And in a way, Dillon's a great representative of "priorities." Soon after I found out he was on his way, I made plans to move back home. Not just for him, but for the whole family. Besides, who wouldn't make this little guy a priority?

23. This Magic Moment

Even though the composition on this one isn't perfect and you can see my shadow as I shot over Justin's shoulder, I thought that the sheer delight on Dillon's face made up for all my technical problems. He thought Auntie "Eena's" shower was quite magical indeed.

9. Fun in Sun

Dillon takes a turn on the "side" on a very hot, very sunny September afternoon.

Raise the Checkered Flag!

Tomorrow will be a race to the finish as we try to complete Round 2 of 26 Things. We've almost done it! Ladies, start your engines! Last one to the finish line has to buy ice cream!

13. Men at Work

Both Sarah and Amy mentioned that they weren't fond of taking photos of people they didn't know. Me neither. I thought there was no way to get this category done without snapping a stranger. But then Dad and Dillon decided to do a little digging, and I had a perfect opportunity to capture "men at work" - and they happen to be some I know pretty well!

18. Pair

It's a pair of pairs! Eva's and Dillon's feet unmistakably come from the same genes. Look at those toes!

9. Innocent

Without a doubt, this photo is of one of my very favorite subjects: my nephew Dillon. I take scores of shots every time I see him, so I had many to choose from! I loved the soft light in this one and his clear blue eyes. Plus, what could be more innocent than playing with Play-doh at the kitchen table?

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