Mastering the pool table

These have to be my favourite photos from the Lent for Liam function at Cool Runnings earlier today.  In fact, I’d go as far as to say, they’re my favourite photos in a very long time.  I think it’s because it shows the kids not worrying about my camera and having so much fun learning a new skill.

Yes, before you say it in the comments, it was a bar.  It was actually the first time my boys had been in one, and they found it fascinating… especially when the band was doing a sound check for the party later in the evening:)  LOL they were walking around with their fingers in their ears because of the noise.

They had been watching a couple playing pool at a table, and decided to try it themselves.  In fact, watching them watch the couple was funny too.  Before the kids arrived they’d been snogging nicely in the corner and quietly playing a bit of pool… then the kids arrived and kept asking them questions about what they were doing:)  LOL they didn’t kiss and cuddle much after that… wonder why?!:)

Cameron in action

Bradley lining up

Concentration

Helping Connor

Trying to reach

Watching Bradley

Cameron lining up

I loved that the other patrons were quite happy to let them play, and in fact, a group of guys waited for the other table to finish up rather than forcing their hand with the kids. Or maybe they just knew better, and knew that the bar would be quieter and saner that way!

These are without a doubt, my Weekly Winners this week.

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The Jackson Files (12 comments.) - November 11, 2009 - 11:02 am

love them. i really wish i’d been there. also…AWESOME dinosaur t-shirt. Jackson would be most envious.

Sue - November 10, 2009 - 1:02 pm

Cool pics and cool dudes :)

morgaine (1 comments.) - November 10, 2009 - 1:01 am

So glad to find your blog! This set is gorgeous. Very emotive processing. Love!

cat (105 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 10:54 am

These are stunning! The concentration on the faces captured beautifully.

Firefly (250 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 8:58 am

I love the concentration on their faces

Madelein (24 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 7:59 am

Aaaw man- what special moments

Domestic Extraordinaire (37 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 6:46 am

Love the one where Bradley is holding the stick like a spear…the bokeh is amazing in that one!

amy2boys (12 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 5:55 am

These are great. Great colors, great faces.

Trish (28 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 5:28 am

great shots I love them , boy hood is such fun.

Corey~livingandloving (47 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 4:04 am

WOW! these are wonderful. I can see why you love them. so much emotion in them. fabulous. great job in the dark bar, too. How’d you do it?

Andrea Baker (1 comments.) - November 9, 2009 - 2:25 am

Looks like the boys had a great time! The photos turned out really well! Thanks for sharing your weekly winners!

Secret Agent Mama (71 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 9:35 pm

Trying to Reach is such an astoundingly awesome picture, I am just mesmerized by it, by Bradley, by the feeling of it. xox

Susanne Van Hulst (29 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 8:52 pm

Absolutely great shots, Jeannette! They look like little “profi’s” and I loved your little story behind :)
..and again, your little boy is adorable how he wants to play also, highly concentrated and with the help of his big brother! It’s just perfect!
Susanne

Tara R. (48 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 7:49 pm

The boys looked like they were taking their pool playing very seriously! Great shots, I love the lighting.

Avril (Mom) (276 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 7:01 pm

Oh wow !! These are amazing photos! I can imagine Connor getting a little frustrated though, being shorter! Bradley and Cameron’s faces of concentration are brilliant! I am surprised they allowed them to play though

Jac @ Wuzzlemakesthree (1 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 6:29 pm

All of those shots are just beautiful!

But I have to say, there is just something about kids and pool tables. I love watching kids play pool, there is nothing more fun than that!

Gilz (159 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 6:28 pm

WOW generally the bars don’t let kids play on their pool tables. These are lovely pictures.

Merle (1 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 8:43 am

Beautiful photos – so atmospheric

Leigh-Ann (9 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 8:21 am

Stunning pics, you really captured THE MOMENT !!

Laura (38 comments.) - November 8, 2009 - 7:10 am

These are stunning Jeanette :)

Meriel - November 8, 2009 - 7:01 am

what a hoot – those kids are so into that game.

fabulous pics – i hope you get them published – it looks like a really creative brief for a kids clothing store.

you are frightfully clever !

Wenchy (11 comments.) - November 7, 2009 - 10:40 pm

These are AWESOME!!!!

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