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30 minutes in the life of explorers in a hedge maze

Last month, I captured my children and I bike riding in the mountains. This month, we played at a hedge maze. I am not sure why I tackle such energetic family shoots but I am so happy to have these images. They show us at play, being ourselves. Not posed. Not forced. Just us and the pretty things that I see along the way.
As well as capturing my family on the run, I decided to use my 105mm lens. For the last month, I gave myself the challenge of only using this lens. I adore this lens bit sometimes it is slow and the focus is soft. It was a bit tricky in the small space, and running, but I so love the softness created on the trees and the background by using this lens.

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October 28, 2013

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Carolyn Clarke
October 28, 2013
Love what you have captured on your adventure to the hedge maze
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Colleen Putman
October 28, 2013
Wow what an amazing location for your 30 minutes this month, Cindy! I love that hedge maze :) I have a 105mm lens as well and only use it for macro shots; I think you've convinced me to give it a spin on other things as well. Love your photos this month!!
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Sharleen Stuart
October 28, 2013
Oh wow, what a incredible set of photo's I love them all right from the beginning. That gate just gets me pulled right on in. They all look like they had such fun. I love the mushrooms. Thanks for sharing.
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Stacey Markel
October 28, 2013
Cindy, these are beautiful! This looks like such a fun place. I love the earthy colors. The 105mm is next on my list and I'm saving like a mad woman to get it. Great images.
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    image421
    October 30, 2013
    Thanks Stacey, it was a gorgeous location.
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Summer
October 28, 2013
These are truly fantastic captures. Real life, as it happens. Just nothing better than that. I love how you chose a way to challenge yourself, as well. I'm going to chew on that. So lovely, Cindy. Always, so lovely.
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    image421
    October 30, 2013
    Yes, it is the best. Thanks for your lovely words.
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Karen Hunt
October 28, 2013
Cindy, these are so beautiful! I love all of the colors and textures. Your family is beautiful! I also like how you give yourself a challenge each month.
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    image421
    October 30, 2013
    Thank you Karen.
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Ashlee Tomes
October 29, 2013
Cindy, these are absolutely gorgeous!! They're magical! Wow! I love how much fun the kids were having and the action you captured. Your black & whites are stunning, and I also love that you got so many detail shots! Amazing job!!
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    image421
    October 30, 2013
    We had so much fun...I had to not share these for almost a month. It wasnt easy!
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kristiburton
October 29, 2013
Cindy, those are beautiful! Love the details you captured like the mushrooms and the running feet, the beautiful bokeh behind your daughter, the way you had fun running around and still managed to get some brilliant shots. Well done! xo
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    image421
    October 30, 2013
    Thank you Kristi, I have been working on capturing bokeh in the background...
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Juli I
October 31, 2013
So great that you limited yourself to one lens this month. I love that idea. And your images are stunning! Really beautiful composition and colors. Always a pleasure to view your art!
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Amanda Voelker
November 13, 2013
These are dreamy! I love the ethereal feel, especially in a place that is almost fairytale-esque. It's always such a treat to look at your work.
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