Ella and her new Boots

All of these shots were taken at CSU Stanislaus in Turlock.  It's a very popular place to take pictures, but I think it's nice because it's well-kept and it has nice scenery without having to drive 2 hours away!  This was the first time I shot in RAW mode on my camera, and after some editing, it produced some great results. Not to mention that Ella is one photogenic little girl!

The very last picture is of her enjoying the rain in our backyard.  She loves the rain like her Dad!

Yosemite

This post is dedicated to Yosemite.  If you haven't been there and happen to go anywhere near it, I assure you that it is a trip you won't forget for all your life.  With the exception that it can be extremely busy during the prime-visiting times of the season, it's geography, wildlife, waterfalls and scenery are utterly breathtaking.  I have been there (I think) 8 times in all.  There are always new things to see and do, especially if you're willing to hike a few miles of switch backs, canyons and rock walls that seem to end in heaven.  And the waterfalls?  They will eat up your camera memory in a matter of a hours if you aren't careful!  I hope you enjoy 'my best' Yosemite pictures.