Maya was in action this morning as her spring soccer season opened. Her team had to settle for a tie against Belmont as they struggled to find their rhythm. The coach played her at center mid and center forward rather than her usual wing full back position. I think her game will benefit enormously from exposure to these more offensive positions.

I recently upgraded the flash units I use with my camera and spent the afternoon experimenting with new lighting ratios. Nala is a far more willing subject than other members of the family these days although she is definitely less skilled at holding a pose. Nevertheless, I was pleased with this photo which used a combination of window light and off-camera flash. During the shoot, I had an idea for a clever little invention to better position my new flash units relative to the umbrellas through which I was shooting. An hour in the workshop and I had fashioned the new widget out of fiberglass over a steel support bracket. I could not have been more pleased with the outcome and plan to use the new rig tomorrow once the epoxy has fully cured.