In an attempt to capture the perfect “Summer Photo,” I descended into the cold cold lake water and tried (and tried again and tried again) to get a picture of the kids jumping off the end of the dock. As you can see, I am very persistent (although bad) photographer and my children are very patient.

The first try – not bad, but just a micro second too late on the trigger.

The second try – an operator error, as I fiddled with the continuous photo option on the camera.

The third try – ugh, a little too early this time.

The fourth try – misfire with our 8-year-old son Sam going a tad early.

The fifth try – I can only credit this to 6-year-old Ben’s lack of mass causing him to float through the air.  No explaination is given for his right leg midair judo kick.

The sixth try – ugh, this is getting old and I am getting cold.

 

The seventh try – close enough, time to dry off and say goodbye to summer, before the icebergs come any closer.