A couple of weeks ago I posted this picture on my blog, it’s an image I thought encapsulated childhood perfectly. Going through a memory card yesterday, I found this picture, taken during the recent half term. Although technically inferior, I think this image also shows what childhood should be about.
The picture shows Izzy and Helen staring into a pond as trout come to the surface to feed. With them is Granny’s dog. I love the way that all three are staring intently at the same patch of disturbed water.
Noticing how the girls were transfixed with the fish, I ran round to the opposite side of the pond to see if I could get an image of them looking on as the fish fed. The fact I managed to get the dog in the picture as well was pure luck! Just in case anyone has any safety concerns about children being near water, Granny was on hand, just out of shot.
I wasn’t able to focus on the kids’ faces as much as I’d have liked. Even so, I think the image conveys the wonder, interest and curiosity of both children.
As usual for a Sunday, I have linked the image to the amazing #MySundayPhoto linky hosted by the Photalife blog. Click on the link below to visit the linky. May I also take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Father’s Day.
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22 thoughts on “More reflections on childhood”
Totally agree, it is perfect. I have so many happy memories sat by the river.
Do you know what. so do I from my childhood!
It captures it perfectly! Such a lovely shot.
Thanks Sarah, it’s one of my favourites.
Lovely shot, the dog looks as if it’s about launch itself into the water
Alas the fog didn’t launch itself into the water. It’s so small I thin it may have come off worse against the trout!
I love it, it’s a beautiful natural photo of them just being children
Thank you for linking up
Thanks for saying so Darren. It was great fun to take.
This looks like something out of an Enid Blyton story. What a great photo 🙂
Ha ha, yes it does rather doesn’t it? Hadn’t thought of it like that.
A lovely photo John, I love to watch our trout pop up to the surface too. Happy Father’s Day
Yes it is quite a sight. It’s a bit like a game. Where are they going to pop up next.
A beautiful picture protraying childhood perfectly #mysundayphoto
It was a moment I Simply had to try and capture. Thanks for commenting Nigel.
Aww! That fantastic! Such a lovely moment to capture x
Thanks for commenting Kim.
I was thinking the same as Victoria! Such a perfect image of childhood x
Thanks for saying so Sara. I think it represents childhood well.
That’s a beautiful shot – I love the way all three are looking so intently at the water, oblivious to the photo being taken 🙂
I’m glad you liek the image Louise. I think it is very powerful.
Yes them looking at that ripple is lovely! This is really what childhood is all about! #mysundayphoto
Glad you agree Merlinda. I love the shot.