Charlotte meet pics!

Last weekend I went back up to Charlotte for a meet at the gardens I went to before. This time it was friggin cold and breezy but I still managed to get some good photos.

 

It was a Halloween themed meet so all my girls wore their kigurumis to show off. Here they are along with Lovelilys little resin girl.

 

DSC_0477 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

A few more girls showed up after that.

 

DSC_0478 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Ed's Yoko was looking really cute.

 

DSC_0489 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

There were some other resins there too.

 

DSC_0487 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

"Quit taking my picture in this ridiculous outfit!"

 

DSC_0492 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

I brought along 4 girls and my little Queen of the Jungle went out for pics first. She really had a good time in the gardens.

 

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She liked lurking in the trees....

 

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And then she found her version of Pride Rock.

 

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Yoko, if you were thirsty you could have just told me and I'd grab you a soda.

 

DSC_0516 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

"Look at the waterfall Papa!"

 

DSC_0520 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

I didn't think lions were such good climbers...

 

DSC_0521 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

But due to her climbing, I was able to get THIS photo:

 

DSC_0528 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

I'm so very happy with that shot! It's probably one of the best one's I've ever taken. I'd kill to get more like this one.

 

Anywho, after Yoko gave me that picture, she got tired and wanted a cat nap. So Sprout and I went out for a bit. It seems she likes flowers more than I thought she did.

 

DSC_0536 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Resting her feet.

 

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"What the heck is this? A failed pool? Where's the water?"

 

DSC_0540 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Uh oh, I think she's over 9000!!!!

 

"What are you babbling about now?"

 

DSC_0544 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Resting against a tree.

 

DSC_0547 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Looks like I'm getting yelled at again...

 

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"I'm thirsty and tired. Take me back to the others right now!"

 

DSC_0553 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Just a few more pics? Please?

 

"Whatever, just make it quick."

 

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Once we got back to base, Kiyomi was out of her kigu and ready to go explore a bit.

 

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She quickly found the entrance to the Japanese garden section...

 

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And proceeded to lay down...

 

DSC_0568 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Then she ran off! Now where could she have gone?

 

DSC_0577 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

There you are!

 

"Hee hee! You found me!"

 

DSC_0578 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

She found a bunch of wild flowers along a dry creek bed.

 

DSC_0588 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

When I posed her for this shot, there was no bee there. As soon as I back away to get the picture, that bee flew in and landed right in front of Kiyomi.

 

DSC_0590 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

"Did you see that HUGE bee Papa?? That was crazy!"

 

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She sees something on top of the those rocks...

 

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Ahh, a tree to climb and relax in!

 

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"Peek-a-boo!"

 

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This is another super nice photo I managed to get. She turned out looking so great here!

 

DSC_0598 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Meanwhile, back at base, Umi has found herself a new panda friend!

 

DSC_0601 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Umi - "Grrr! I'm a wild panda bear!"

 

Mariko - "Ohhh! Panda's don't growl!"

 

DSC_0602 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

"Panda's are cute and quiet and nice!"

 

DSC_0603 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

M - "And they should give snuggles like this!"

 

U - "Bears don't snuggle!"

 

DSC_0605 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

M - "Sure they do!"

 

U - "......"

 

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Heh, two adorable pandas...

 

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Umi wanted to go play some so we headed back out so she could enjoy the gardens.

 

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She found some flowers...

 

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And a nice rock to sit on and rest.

 

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I really like this shot of Umi. She looks a little like Manami here, maybe as a child. And she looks quite reflective. So cute!

 

DSC_0626 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

 

 

 

And now we bring you what every DD owner wants to see! We found the place where DD's come from! No not Japan... it's...

 

The DD Tree of Life!!!

 

DSC_0627 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

Ed and I were wondering how many of the girls we could fit up there so we decided to try and get ALL of them up! And we did!

 

DSC_0628 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

And one last shot of my Yoko, glowing like the sun.

 

DSC_0637 by balldylox, on Flickr

 

We had a great time out there! If anyone wants to see moar pics of this meet, please check here for many, many more pics of my girls!

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/balldylox/sets/72157637239141646/with/10635232625/

 

 

Thanks for looking!

 

 

 

Billy

Awww such cute pics! Thanks for taking pics of my Mariko, I love how you posed her!

double post >.

Edited November 4, 2013 by Guest

Heh, gorgeous pics, Sir!

I do find Yoko in #0498 and #0528 absolutely gorgeous!

Also….. Go Sprout!!! You captured some very nice candid shots, like #0537, checking out her shoes!

 

Great meet!

Fun filled animal day

Wow, what lovely pictures. Looks like a great doll meet.

Awww such cute pics! Thanks for taking pics of my Mariko, I love how you posed her!

 

Your Mariko is really cute ^__^

Awww such cute pics! Thanks for taking pics of my Mariko, I love how you posed her!

 

 

Thank you! I'm happy you let me borrow your Mariko for some pics, she was so good! I love what you've done to her, those eyes and wig are so perfect for her! You should totally bring her down for the next meetup down here!

 

 

Heh, gorgeous pics, Sir!

I do find Yoko in #0498 and #0528 absolutely gorgeous!

Also….. Go Sprout!!! You captured some very nice candid shots, like #0537, checking out her shoes!

Great meet!

 

 

Thank you very much sir! And thanks about Yoko, she was really great for me this time out. I sometimes forget just how gorgeous she can be. And Sprout is always adorable, even when she's not trying. I'm just glad things came together nicely for me on these pics. I was really happy with them.

 

 

Fun filled animal day

 

 

Yes sir! Lots of fun and lots of cute animal girls!

 

 

Wow, what lovely pictures. Looks like a great doll meet.

 

 

Thank you very much! We definitely had a great time out there.

 

 

Awww such cute pics! Thanks for taking pics of my Mariko, I love how you posed her!

Your Mariko is really cute ^__^

 

 

I totally agree, those eyes and wig are just so wonderful on her!

 

 

 

Billy

I'm so jealous of all the great scenery, it makes me feel like I live in a wasteland XD My backyard is about as exciting as it gets. They all look really cool

Looks like a great time, some really nice outdoor shots too!

I'm so jealous of all the great scenery, it makes me feel like I live in a wasteland

 

Heh, Living outside of Tucson seems that way too..... But, you can make things work pretty well:

 

http://www.figure.fm/en/post/32914/I+ve+arrived+But+where+am+I.html

 

http://www.figure.fm/en/post/33390/Arrival+Discoveries.html

 

 

Hilarity ensued on the site, thanks to Billy and Poofiemus distracting everyone!

 

Hint: Look at everything from a 2ft. tall perspective, you'd be surprised at what you find!

I'm so jealous of all the great scenery, it makes me feel like I live in a wasteland XD My backyard is about as exciting as it gets. They all look really cool

 

Don't be jealous, that isn't MY backyard! LOL All you have to do is find a park or garden that's open to the public and then get out there and take pics! And I've done lots of nice pics in my backyard even tho it's nothing special at all. You just have to plan your shots and work with what you have.

 

And thanks about the pics!

 

 

Looks like a great time, some really nice outdoor shots too!

 

 

Thank you! We did indeed have a good time out there!

 

 

I'm so jealous of all the great scenery, it makes me feel like I live in a wasteland

 

Heh, Living outside of Tucson seems that way too..... But, you can make things work pretty well:

 

http://www.figure.fm/en/post/32914/I+ve+arrived+But+where+am+I.html

 

http://www.figure.fm/en/post/33390/Arrival+Discoveries.html

 

 

Hilarity ensued on the site, thanks to Billy and Poofiemus distracting everyone!

 

Hint: Look at everything from a 2ft. tall perspective, you'd be surprised at what you find!

 

 

 

Thanks so much for posting those links! It's been forever since I saw those! And you're right, even a slight change in perspective can make a huge deal. I've done similar with my girls before too and it's always been fun.

 

 

 

Billy