day 12 - helicopter man
by rachelellen

Comment by jonfrommk:
What a great job and what a great shot. Love the fact that you and the children went and shared in this moment (I bet they think their dad is simply the coolest person ever!!!!) and very nice of you to then share it with us

Thank you

day 11 - chasing.jpg
by rachelellen

Comment by jonfrommk:
That is just a wonderful effect (and what a cool letter wheel)

Very attractive and appealing image and I love the way that you have kept the focus going so none of your 16 children look out of place.

I am also impressed by your fortitude, in that you say you wouldnt want octuplets twice, which seems to suggest that you think that just once would be manageable

day 11 - chasing.jpg
by rachelellen

Comment by Ken:
It's a good thing you broke the rules. Nice capture of what looks like a fun game for the kids.

day 12 - helicopter man
by rachelellen

Comment by karmat:
Jobs that make you say -- kewl. Great shot!

day 12 - helicopter man
by rachelellen

Comment by rachelellen:

Originally posted by bs-photos: Well that sounds like it could be a fun, or at least an interesting job! I think he has more of a smile with the helmet then without! ;)

Yes, you can actually see cheek movement in the helmet-on shot! (It's just a running joke my husband and I have. He has this very stern-looking face --although he's actually quite a goofball if you know him well-- and the beard doesn't help; people are always asking why he doesn't smile in pictures, and he answers with this deadpan expression, "I AM smiling." Because really he is. He just smiles... small. :)

day 12 - helicopter man
by rachelellen

Comment by bs-photos:
Well that sounds like it could be a fun, or at least an interesting job! I think he has more of a smile with the helmet then without! ;)

day 11 - chasing.jpg
by rachelellen

Comment by bs-photos:
A cute shot! They look like they're enjoying it. I agree with cgino the overall edit of this works really well!

day 11 - chasing.jpg
by rachelellen

Comment by cgino:
Wow, I see absolutely nothing wrong with this, it is great as is! The slight variation in focus of the kids adds to the feeling of motion. I'm so glad you broke the rule, this is very clever and fun and so well done... I love it!!!!

day 10 - look, mom! no hands!
by rachelellen

Comment by cgino:
Outstanding image, and it so captures your story of time speeding along as you capture a single moment and hold it in your memory forever...

day 11 - chasing.jpg
by rachelellen

Comment by Germaine:
Amazing work. If we have a 50 Day Hall of Fame, this should be in it. Very creative.