I guess I should have mowed the lawn and trimmed the one bush directly behind the girl. Personally I never much liked the stripes painted on the support pole for the pool slide, or the swing-set for that matter; but I was over-ruled. Makes for busy photos. But be it so humble (tongue in cheek), there's no place like ...

Shot from the hip using Zone Focus. I know for many you may ask why? But for me it's all about the joy of capturing a shot utilizing my mechanics. The joy of the capture is exhilarating and a relief valve for life’s pressures. Sure, I miss a lot of shots, but for me photography is a luxury and not a necessity. Any guess on what the "zone" was?