I learned a few lessons late this summer while taking my family to the Georgia Aquarium. The first and biggest one is it is very difficult to watch and manage a 4 year old while also trying to patiently take pictures. The second one, while less important is still good to know. Rechargeable lithium ion batteries last less than 8 years. I used my fully charged batteries and only was able to take about 20 or so pictures before they died. The flash really drains them quickly but that really didn’t matter because like I said, I chased a 4 year old all over the place. I really didn’t get any good pictures of her because she just wouldn’t stand still.

We also attended the AT & T Dolphin Tales dolphin show which I highly recommend. It only lasts a half hour but it is a great half hour. Both of my daughters loved it and want to see it again. The dilema is do you sit in the front and hope to get splashed or sit higher so you can see the show better. I say sit higher because it really is hard to see what is happening above the water from the front row, especially if you are a child.

Below are the pictures I was able to take and retouch from our visit. Some good ones came of our trip. I’ve since upgraded my camera’s memory and gotten better batteries. Which by the way, it another thing I learned. Batteries Plus really does have a replacement battery for every occasion.

Below is a Flickr slideshow or you can view the set at Flickr. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or to get started on your next project.

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