I knew him when . . .

So, I like to fancy myself a bit of an amateur photographer. I enjoy setting up the composition, and trying to take unique shots. Mostly of people, and primarily my kids. I’ve never taken a class, so I don’t really know how to control lighting all that well, which often makes things look different than I intended them to be. But here's one I am particularly proud of . . .

Imp #1 has gotten into the act as well – he is always asking to borrow the digital camera to take pictures. And sometimes, they are actually quite good.

Anyway, the photography-loving gene clearly runs strong in our family. My uncle, Larry, was a fantastic photographer. Here is one of his shots.

My dad, also, has a passion for the photo lens.

But most remarkably, is my young cousin-in-law. Not even a decade old yet, and he, already, is able to shoot fantastic photos with his parents’ camera. Check this one out, which he just sent to me.

Impressive, isn’t it? So, you heard it here first, I knew this fascinating kid long before he became the next Ansel Adams. And, young cousin, don’t forget when you grow up and get all famous, I knew you when you used to run at birthday cakes to take a big swipe with your fingers (also known in certain circles as "caking".)