KODAK MOMENT of the Day

My daughter Kyra (pictured) was the "idea person" and editor of this shot. Kodak.com has featured my photos of her since she was a little girl, but now she's a senior and the creative spark behind many of our shots.

This kid is involved in helping build a hut during the Festa Natura nature festival.

My granddaughter, 3 years old, in my driveway, just taught her hopscotch

I took this picture March 2008 before Easter after the egg hunt. I just liked the spiraling composition.

This is my sweet princess. Taken March 2016. My daughter and I were painting princess pictures and I had to take a picture of her beautiful face.

I found this picture of my parents in a box of old photos. It so perfectly captures their relationship then, as newlyweds, and throughout their fifty plus year marriage - love, laughter and joy in being with each other. I can only assume another family member took the shot, perhaps one of my Dad's brothers, shortly after my father's discharge from the army in 1946, at Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, NY.

My nephew & his wife were married in May 2007, in Maui. During a formal photo session on the beach, the rain came down and so did the pre-planned poses... This captures the spontaneous fun-side of being in love! This is what family is about to me, making more cherished memories.

I love the expressions, especially of the baby. I took this in my garage-on the floor with blankets and a black backdrop, so the lighting is all natural. It was taken in July 2007.

Taken at our local skate park. These little guys were watching the older kids skate and looking a little scared.

A young girl shows me how to draw lightening in a small school in North Carolina.

This is the first camera I purchased almost 10 years ago. My kids are into photography now and my youngest claimed this camera early spring this year. He has not put it down since. Nothing makes him happier than his Kodak camera in hand and capturing the world around him. I will be sharing more of his work from his camera soon. Hope this makes someone smile.

Taken at Colleges Gaelic Football match in Sligo, Ireland during a tense moment during an exciting semi-final game in February. Combining elements of rugby, soccer and "Australian rules' football, this Kodak Moment provides a current look at an ancient game that can be traced to the early 14th century.

10.12.18

7lbs

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Tonights the night that my swim buddy's hard work will payoff.  Final swim meet of the indoor season.

Isn?t this a million-dollar smile?! A group of us visiting Cuba were on our way from Trinidad to Havana and stopped at a roadside lunch area. This fellow was part of one of the many excellent bands that seem to be on every corner in Cuba!

Capturing moments with my great nephew

our grandson got a puzzle on his 3rd birthday, which he immediately started to put together

I took this candid picture of my daughter and a friend's dog -- who were both resting after a few "hours" of play during the holidays.

I just love the expression on his face. From "pooie on you" to laughing. This is my grandson, and I got a whole series of great expressions of him on that day. Taken last March in his dining area. He was 1 1/2 yrs old at the time.

I was testing my camera the other day and my daughter volunteered to be my "subject". I took this close up of her with her favorite stuffed animal and I just adore the way her eyes look in this photo.

This is a quirky photo of my husband and myself on holiday in France. We could not get an English-speaking person to take our picture, so we decided to take a selfie . . and it came out great! It was taken at one of the many cobble stoned villages in the Provencial south.

It is a once a month Saturday ritual - Dad and Son go to the barber for a haircut. This was the first time that my four-year old sat in the chair by himself. You can see he was a bit unsure of the whole thing!

I took this photograph of my husband and daughter when we were visiting Paris. It was taken in front of the Notre Dame and the bells were chiming when I took this photo of them feeding birds. What a moment!

My son Rhett is very affectionate and wants to hug everyone, if they want to or not! His victim here -- a very special young neighbor of ours. I love the honest expressions and interaction in this photo. Among those that I have taken, it's one of my favorites! I used Kodak 200 print film on full auto in my Canon Elan IIe SLR.

This is a picture of my son, Jeremy, the day after we visited a local festival. He won his 'eye glasses' playing a game. In the morning he also wanted peanut butter on his waffles.

Beautiful Irish landscape in a typical weather.

Just two pals! I love how I got them both looking at the camera the same time.

This was taken on the Hudson River near Barrytown, NY during this unusually cold winter. Ice boats from the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club were sailing up and down 20 miles of the river giving rides to the hundreds of people who ventured out there.

It doesn't happen very often. Celebrating Holi Hindu Festival of Colour in snowing London.

These little girls portray the season splendidly at the sun perdition.

My wife and I were in Guangdong China, adopting our daughter. We were visiting a country side village and these two girls were following our group. Our guide said that it may have been the first time that they had seen Americans.

This was taken in a North Alabama cave this past spring. My friend here is spinning burning steel wool which is making the sparks. I loved the combination of the natural light beams coming from an opening & the sparks.

my nephew having a sulk because we wouldnt go the direction he wanted in virgina waters just outside ascot may 2010

Hadley and Amira are celebrating spring at the park after a very long winter.

Happy kids of Satkhira.

Cante, Baile, Celebre! translates to Sing, Dance, Celebrate! From 1 lbs. 11 oz. (and 50% chance of surviving) at birth, to 21 lbs. 24 months later, Isabella celebrates life. The picture reminds my family and I to sing and dance like no one is watching and to savor each day.

I took this photo of my daughter & son at Jones Beach on Long Island. I thought it captured a sweet moment between siblings & the joy/novelty of being at the beach in April (after a long western NY winter).

The connection between a child and a parent is fading more and more in a time where everybody is so busy, and especially in a city like London that never stops. This Photograph represent that sweet time that a kid have when the mum is around him, it shows happiness and human connection. It was taken in a little french cafe in Clapham North in a sunny spring day. I guess the subject itself strictly relates to the theme.

As the sun rose on the Moroccan desert, we hiked to the top of the dunes. As we got the the top, I reached into my pocket, pulled out the point and shoot, and snapped one of the most spontaneous shots I have ever taken. The result was this unexpected shot.

Isaiah is a TDI Therapy Dog. Joke is that he won't need me to bring him to his Volunteer work when he learns to drive. Taken recently near Schuylerville, NY. He is also my beloved pet.

I'm a stay at home mom and have never taken a photography class, but I love capturing those little moments of my children playing with the beauty of nature. I took this photo last April on a horse trail in southern California. I am so grateful I will always have this photo to look back on whenever I want to relive the smells of that afternoon...

This is my daughter at the park near our house. We are enjoying the spring like weather that came a few weeks early. 

Two friends enjoying their walk through the covered bridge. 

I love how this picture captures the playfulness and dizziness of growing up. It was taken in Japan, late April of 2005. It feels like childhood, and captures a special moment with my family.

While walking along in Beijing, China I saw Chinese citizens playing checkers. Both players were intent on winning. I could feel the tension in the game. Photo taken in Beijing, China in October 2013.

My son overlooking Macchu Picchu mountain in Peru. He appears "On top of the world". It was a once in a life time trip my son to a mystic site.

I took this photo in April 2007, and it means a lot to me. It relates to the theme because it is a photo of Lila at 11 months old.

' my little bakers ' 

when you have mom and dad as chefs .. got to start them young :) 

Megan is five. Jake is five. Jake walked before Megan. Megan learned how to walk by following Jake. Jake learned how to give a paw, Megan learned how to blow a kiss. Jake learned how to bark, Megan learned how to say Mommy. Jake never learned how to brush his hair, so Megan did it for him for Nanny's 77th birthday bash. Megan and Jake are best buds.

Children from myanmar are playing on the road side.

Overlooking Lake Cushman. 

My husband Grant (no:252) is pictured here, finally making it into the pack - after always coming last, or nearly last - he's trained and practiced so hard this year, not just with the bike, but fitness training, weightloss and nutrition - and I'm very proud to see him succeed finally. He's 51 this year and has no intention of slowing down. It was taken in Bega, NSW on Sunday 27th April 2014. It fits into 'Event' as it's a moment in time when he's been captured succeeding at something he loves.

For a few days in April and May when the moon is full it hits the mist from Lower Yosemite Fall and creates an rainbow, see stars above the falls. This phenomenon only occurs regularly in 4 areas in the world (Cumberland Ky, Yosemite CA, Victoria Falls Zambia and in Costa Rica)

This picture is special for me because this is the most beatiful view i have ever see and it happened in my best vacation. It was taken a month ago in Montenegro mountains near Lovcen park. It is a beautiful sunset in a very beutiful park.

Having fun making a Easter card.

We recently visited my parents for a short vacation and took my children to the beach in Corpus Christi. This picture shows how excited my kids were at experiencing something new--chasing the waves back to the ocean; feeding the seagulls; building sandcastles. This was a FABULOUS day for all of us, and the sandy mess in the car--not a problem. It didn't bother me in the least because we were all (my parents and children and myself) had an unforgettable day at the beach!

This photo is an outtake from me trying to take my kids Easter photos. They were having a great time just being silly. I especially love the way my son is looking at his big sister. The bond between them is something special.

Image taken of grandaughter's reaction to her first Easter basket! Taken this year (2013)