Or should that be Olivia and Harry?
Those of you who are regular to this blog will doubtless be aware of my Niece and Nephew, Olivia and Harry, or my Nephew and Niece, Harry and Olivia, if you prefer. I am showing NO preference. Two fantastic kids of whom I am justifiably proud. As a family, the Saunders lot have always had a 'feel' for all things wild, some wilder than others, it comes from being brought up in 'proper' countryside, none of this modern day malarkey and this appreciation seems to be present in the younger members of the clan as well as those of us that are slightly older! Again, this was brought to the fore on a visit to my parents at the weekend.
On arrival at the house I was greeted by my Nephew with 'Hello Uncle John, where is your camera, I want to photograph some birds?' Below is Harry's Dunnock taken through double-glazing and with drizzle in the air, but yet again, a great photo.
 |
| copyright Harry J. Saunders |
 |
| copyright Olivia M. Saunders |
 |
| copyright Olivia M. Saunders |
The birds were a bit thin on the ground on Sunday which disappointed Harry somewhat, he wanted to take some more photos, but other than a damp Wood Pigeon and some very unhelpful House Sparrows the subjects were not forthcoming, there is always next time.
It's good to see youngsters taking an interest.
ReplyDeleteMy 11year old grandson is doing photography in a free lesson at school and is very keen which makes me very proud.
Agree with you 100% Mike! Sounds like a great school if it has free photography lessons. You are justifiably proud, your genes have obviously rubbed off on your Grandson!
DeleteJ
They are both showing talent John, tell them well done from me! One day they will look back with great fondness on the times they spent with Uncle John teaching them about wildlife and photography. You have sown the seeds of interest in them and are clearly nurturing them well :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan,
DeleteI will indeed! Hopefully they will look back with fondness, I know I will.
J
At last, some professional photographs on this blog.{:)) (He! He!)
ReplyDeleteCharming!
Delete;)
J
I love the way that you have put the copyright tags under their pictures. It's really amazing that your sophisticated equipment is that accessible to use!
ReplyDeleteWhen you finally get too old they can take over Hedgeland Tales in, say, 2060.
Click here for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’
Thanks Bazza,
DeleteI think that I will be long gone by then, but I will hand the mantle over! ;)
J
Love the shots; My youngest is beginning to show an interest and my eldest (Aspergers) child like to collect lists of things we saw and then tick them off in his book.
ReplyDeleteWe have to catch them young and get them interested. My class of inner city kids have know idea about the animals around them. On a really positive note, I change the screen shots on my Smart board to show them places and things in Notts (I am always asked where it is or what it is).
Thanks Charlotte!
DeleteIt is good to try and get kids interested in the natural world, but I try not to 'push' too much because it will probably go the other way. As long as it is there in the background, that's good enough for me.
J
A couple of budding photographers in the family John.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see youngsters taking an interest so early in the natural world around them.
Thanks Keith,
DeleteWhat amazes me is how easy they find using what I consider to be fairly complicated equipment! But then again, I am just an old duffer!
J