Golden hours

In case you couldn't tell from all the recent off-kilter or from below shots, C-man has been taking a real interest in my camera and photography in general. On occasion, we argue over who gets to take the shot. He straps the camera expertly around his little neck and uses the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen. He directs people where to go and how to look. It's always on auto for him, but I still think it's brilliant.

The other day, we were talking about the best time to shoot, that magical golden hour after sunrise and before sunset. The time of day when everything calms down and goes a little goldish everywhere. He now pays attention and looks for it every day. It's been a really fantastic reason to slow down and notice it. A nice reminder to drink in what's around us on these beautiful, hot summer days.

This is his last week of kindergarten, after which we'll have a "grader". (Beerman's a little choked up about that, by the way.) The weather is warm, the grass is green, and the flowers are in bloom. It's good to have perfect milestones like the golden hours.