August Holidays

Canon EOS 5D Mk III – EF 70-200mm f2.8 – Sabrina delivered on this shot perfectly executed and win picture of the week by a mile. Added points because for once I’m alright on it 😉

Finally done with our August pictures ! Just in time before our next holidays – so either we take too many of them – or we were particularly busy in the past month. Probably a bit of both. I wish I had the excuse of the new website – but that’s slow in the making …

So we spent our usual week of family holidays in the mountains added with a few days at Porquerolles. So we tried to put the stress away and make sure kids can relax before the start of the school year which will prove to be challenging for all of us !

Quiet time in safe company.

Quiet time in safe company.

Olivier enjoying running and playing outside - as always.

Olivier enjoying running and playing outside – as always.

Olivier showing us his muscle in a tree adventure.

Olivier showing us his muscle in a tree adventure.

This is the start of our 2h walk with the kids - they start in front with high spirit.

This is the start of our 2h walk with the kids – they start in front with high spirit.

House in the tree - no we did not sleep up there unfortunately.

House in the tree – no we did not sleep up there unfortunately.

A bit of fun in the streets of Barcelonnette which were a bit quiet.

A bit of fun in the streets of Barcelonnette which were a bit quiet.

For once Chiara accept a cuddle from her brother - who always does it rugby-style.

For once Chiara accept a cuddle from her brother – who always does it rugby-style.

Day at the beach - but not as warm as we expected - so the team is not showing much envy to go in the water.

Day at the beach – but not as warm as we expected – so the team is not showing much envy to go in the water.

Chiara the fish - can't get of the water those days.

Chiara the fish – can’t get of the water those days.

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School Uniform

Chiara cannot be more excited – J-2 before entering reception in her new school. Yesterday late night was final fitting session – because as you will see the uniform is nothing but simple – and I skipped the accessories and colours conventions.

For once Chiara was patient enough for a few pictures – so here they are. All of them taken between 35 and 55mm with flash (on EOS 5D Mk III).

 

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Looking at the mirror with a smile, wearing the winter badged fleece for outdoor sports only.

 

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Summer uniform, dress and blazer with badge. White socks. Winter uniform, purple tunic over blouse, grey tights. Winter coat with beret – on on the way to and from school.

 

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Sports uniform, navy pants and white polo – white trainers. Gymnastic uniform, white polo, short and white plimsolls. Navy Smock for art and science.

Fast Forward to July

Quick summary of the latest two months – busy as always – the camera is dusty and we have not put much efforts to deliver exciting pictures. So here is a quick summary, with some photo which are sometimes below-par – but better than nothing let’s say.

 

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Canon EOS 5D Mk III – EF 70-200mm f2.8 – Early May – Cake cooking master class with Papito and Valentin – or shall we say kitchen-destruction master class.

 

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Sony RX100 – EF 28-100 – 1/800s f/6.3 ISO 125 – A day trip to a sandy beach – Olivier is holding ground, not wanted to leave his castle attacked by the waves.

 

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Canon EOS 5D Mk III – EF 70-200mm f2.8 – Early June in London, it’s summer in London.

 

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Sony RX100 – EF 28-100 – End of June is Wimbledon time in London – especially as WorldCup is over the England. Superb day as always.

 

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Sony RX100 – EF 28-100 (Photo by Daniele) – School fair, the end of the year is close. Chiara’s concentrated as always to be the prettiest.

 

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Canon EOS 5D Mk III – EF 70-200mm f2.8 – 1/400s f/2.8 ISO 640 – Early July, last activities are finishing for the year, a last dance lesson before the popular Frozen dance workshop.

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Canon EOS 5D Mk III – EF 70-200mm f2.8 – 1/640s f/2.8 ISO 400 – Full of energy, they are both ready for the summer holidays – be prepared.