Photographs, quotes, thoughts and trees by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut


Underwater Camera is Like a Box of Chocolates

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I love it when I go to the Metuchen pool and hand my underwater camera to friends. I never know what’s going to be on the camera when I get home!

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I am so impressed with the swimming skills of the young people of Metuchen! I wasn’t able to swim underwater until I was 7 — the summer my brother threw me in the deep end. I came up screaming and crying like a maniac but 10 minutes later I was a FISH! Thank you, Joe!

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I am also impressed with the people who can dive off the diving board. I always had a fear of jumping into things headfirst. I did eventually learn to dive off diving boards, but it always made me a little nervous. In this picture, I love how her hands are in the perfect position. Nice job!

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If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time at all, you’ll know that I LOVE pictures of dads playing with their children.

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When I give the underwater camera to people to play with, I often end up with some cool, artistic shots. This one, for example, has such a calm blue color, and yet the turbulence of the water is intense.

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Whoever took that shot — nice job on the underwater action! That’s not easy to do!

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I was on the side trying to get a family picture for them. Love this one! It’s so playful and sweet.

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I’m guessing their older daughter took this one. Love it!

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Thanks for letting me post your awesome family day on my blog! Email me or leave a comment and I’ll send you the full size jpgs!

3 Responses to “Underwater Camera is Like a Box of Chocolates”

  1. Mary says:

    I agree, Julie — so nice to see a little one comfortable in the water! My daughter (who is 1-1/2 years older than her) is so wary that she really hasn’t learned how to swim yet. I don’t think I’d have the heart to throw her in, though!!! Great story.

  2. Laura says:

    Yay! I love the photos. Thanks for putting them up!

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