Again, thank you so much for all of your kind comments and encouraging words on this series and my p-blog. I continue to be inspired as I visit your p-blogs in return. p.s. sorry for not responding to your comments yet on my previous post, but I will.
This will be the last installment of a series that was originally urged by a p-blogger friend, Simon, on my previous blog. (Thanks, chum!)
Fatherhood have so far taught me unconditional love, helped me appreciate this miracle called life, opened up the meaning of "to serve" , showed me how to practice grace, urged me to be still and know that someone is watching over me, and to work hard and play hard.
But most of all, fatherhood has taught me not to take anything in this world for granted. That to be a father is a divine privilege. It made me realize that every good thing comes from above, and every second that we can live out this life with our friends and family -
every breath,
every moment,
every joy,
every laughter,
every tear,
every love,
every vision,
every dream,
every cry,
every smile
- every one is to be cherished. And being able to capture these moments through these instruments that we love called the camera, and harness them so that we can share them, that, I believe, is a miracle in its own.
May you, friends, continue to capture, cherish and share the blessed moments of your life.
To all fellow dads: Happy Father's Day! Cheers...
@tyan: Thanks Tyan! Appreciate the comment.
@Teng Tan: Thanks Teng Tan.
@HorseRotorVator: Thanks HorseRotorVator!
A beautiful tender moment, beautifully captured! Stunning :)
Happy Fathers day to you :)
17 Jun 2007 10:34am
@MaryB: Thank you MaryB...Thanks for the Father's Day wish!
Wonderfully captured and love the soft tones!
17 Jun 2007 11:12am
@Manuela Photography: Thanks Manuela! Appreciate the comment!
@alek: Hi Alek - thanks for stopping by and for the comment!
Great series of shots H. I have enjoyed them.
17 Jun 2007 11:29am
@Paul@Sydney Webcam: Thank you Paul. Appreciate your comment and I'm glad you like the series.
@joaobelard: Thanks joaobelard!
Happy Father's Day!! I miss my dad....
Beautiful portrait :)
17 Jun 2007 12:32pm
@Celialee: Thanks Celialee! Wherever your dad is, know that he loves you very much! I know - I have a daughter, and there's something special about daughters B-). By the way, your dad's passed on a great gift of passion for photography to you and your sis! Cheers...
A alegria de estarem juntos, de sentirem o amor um do outro, o calor dos seus corações... Lovely.
17 Jun 2007 12:39pm
@badala: Badala, obrigado para seu comentário! B-)
Fabulous moment...pure joy and love
Thank you so much for sharing this series...I really enjoyed it!
Happy Father's Day!!
17 Jun 2007 12:45pm
@Jen: Hi Jen...thanks so much for the comment and your kind Father's Day wish. Glad you like this series. B-)
@[terrorkitten]: Thanks Phil. Appreciate you dropping by!
beautiful shot, nice smiles. love it.
Happy Father's Day to you. :)
17 Jun 2007 12:56pm
@ツReZa: Thanks Reza, and thanks for the Father's Day wish!
A fine image to celebrate this special day. I especially like your comment. I'm privileged to be able to spend the day with my children, now grown up.
17 Jun 2007 2:12pm
@don: Thank you Don. I'm glad you took some time to be with the kids. Happy [belated] Father's Day!
Happy fathers day to all of u dads out there!
Great Pic. an epitome of fathers' love. warms my heart.
17 Jun 2007 2:18pm
@Koushiro: Hi Koushiro...glad the photo reached out to you positively! Cheers...
You can take all these picrtres that you have been posting on this subject and set up an exhibition. I am not kidding.
17 Jun 2007 2:31pm
@Shuva Brata Deb: Hello Friend - you are most kind. I'll consider your proposal - would you [and wife] be willing to see the exhibition and come all the way from Hyderabad! B-) I'll be honored! B-)
@objectif-P: objectif-P, j'approuve vos mots. Merci!
truly lovely photo complimented by even more beautiful words...
17 Jun 2007 3:28pm
@PhotoSam: Thanks PhotoSam...I'm glad you like the pic and the commentary. Appreciate you dropping by and for the comment!
natural expression... Your all these photos are superbly taken and tone in these images are really good...make a portfolio of all these shots of this series.
17 Jun 2007 3:51pm
@##AMIT##: Thanks Amit. I'll consider your suggestion! B-)
So sweet ! A lot of things in this picture, again..
17 Jun 2007 4:59pm
@Michel [Une photo, vite et reviens tard]: Merci mon ami!
Happyness in every shot you post makes me so happy coming here. Thanks for ur comments on my p-blog too. Really appreciate it.
17 Jun 2007 5:00pm
@Levine: Hey Paul. You're welcome!
@Shrig: Thanks Shrig!
Great shot, wonderful write up. I love the softness in this shot, not to forget the human emotions which you have captured so well. EXCELLENT!!!!
17 Jun 2007 5:34pm
@Rahul: Rahul - appreciate your kind comments...thanks for stopping by! Cheers...
@Still: Merci pour vos commentaires!
it really is a nice series :) makes you smile when you look at them
funny thing is tomorrow's photo is a dad and baby in a pool :)
anyway, they're all nice :)
17 Jun 2007 9:37pm
@eydryan: Hi Eydyan, thanks for the comment - glad you like the series. Nice pic of the daddy and kid in the pool!
@Evi: Thanks Evi!
expression, traitement, cadrage, tout me plait mais pourquoi le choix du flou?
17 Jun 2007 9:55pm
@lasiate: Cacher mes mauvaises dents. B-) Merci du commentaire.
@Juanra: Ah! Coming from a Spaniard...I'm honored! B-)
What a wonderful moment you have captured in this photo, very sweet, emotional and your words were excellent, congratulations!
17 Jun 2007 11:50pm
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: THanks Alfredo...glad you like the words as well. Cheers!
@Stunner: Thanks Stunner! Appreciate the comment!
@Sarah: Thanks Sarah! Appreciate the comment.
Fatherhood is certainly a gift. Well captured
18 Jun 2007 1:58am
@Daniel: It is, isn't it? Thanks for dropping by Daniel.
Tena koe ehoa
I really like the comfortability thats expressed in your image. That a child can and should be able to feel so connected to a father is such a great sight to behold. You captured more than just smiles your captured the essence of freedom in being free to be ones self with someone who accept you in doing so..... freedom without consequence or judgement....unconditional love.
18 Jun 2007 2:21am
@ndiginiz: Wow...thanks ndiginiz! Your words were profound...certainly very meaningful transalation of what I was trying to convey. Cheers, mate!
@chacha: Thanks Chacha!
Your consciousness and intention for being a good father and human being will make it happen for you!
18 Jun 2007 6:08am
@Ginnie: Thanks Ginnie...Appreciate the words of encouragement!
@Inés: Merci Ines!
Dear lucky father, this collection, especially the last photo, presents me hope, love and some other feelings wich "come from above". Thank you very much, happy fathers' day.
18 Jun 2007 8:56am
@hamidreza: Thanks hamidreza. And thanks for the kind Father's Day wish! Glad you like the series and that it reached out to you in a positive way.
What a perfectly precious moment you have captured...hope you are framing this one. :o)
18 Jun 2007 11:44am
@Candace: Hi Candace! Yes I think I will print and frame this one...thanks! B-)
this is a memorable series with very inspiring photos,life is beautiful...
18 Jun 2007 11:45am
@Kheoh Yee Wei: Thanks Kheoh Yee Wei! Glad you like the series and that it reached out to you in a positive way. Cheers!
Good shot and very good comments. Hope you had a good Fathers Day on Sunday
18 Jun 2007 12:22pm
@Richard_Irwin: Hi Richard..Thanks so much for the kind words. Cheers!
hey h!
wow i've missed so much of all the great shots you took!
they are all very well taken! bravo! you have really captured the mood of father-daugther bond very well with the series!
sorry i haven't been visiting you blog lately... been occupied with geting ready to move on...
i've just replied your email - tks!
blessings to you and sam and a belated father's day!
hey - that's you in the shot right? :)
18 Jun 2007 1:48pm
@Kairospix: Hello there kairospix! Welcome back...we know you are probably busy with the "closing of your current chapter in your life". But don't forget to turn the page, the next chapter will be much much better...and there will be lots more pictures for you to take! Cheers.
Beautiful pic - captures the love between father and child very nicely! This picture made me smile :) Hope you enjoyed your father's day!
18 Jun 2007 2:00pm
@Tal: Hi Tal, glad it brought a smile to your face! Thanks for the comment!
Nice words and a great shot...
Happy <belated> father's day!
18 Jun 2007 2:00pm
@Jason Kravitz: Thanks Jason! Apprecaite the comment and Father's Day wish! Cheers....
@Roger: Thanks Roger...what a compliment. B-)
@Reza: Thanks Reza! Appreciate the comment...
@pedro alexandre: Hello Pedro - glad it reached out to you in a positive way. And thanks for stopping by. Cheers...!
Really beautiful! Happy belated Father's Day to you! =-)
18 Jun 2007 5:21pm
@Laurie: Thanks Laurie for the comment and the Father's Day wish. Cheers!
@Florian: Merci beaucoup mon ami!
@jelb: Bonjour, merci du commentaire!
@elaine: Merci du commentaire et merci de passer. B-)
Excellent shot! Genuinely cheerful expressions!!!
Happy belated Father's day to you!
18 Jun 2007 10:53pm
@Vikram: Thanks Vikram...appreciate the comment and the Father's Day wish! Cheers, friend!
Fantastic candid!! A truly beautiful moment captured forever to be treasured time and time again. Congratulations on a great series... and this was definitely the icing on the cake. ;-)
19 Jun 2007 2:26am
@Amy: Thanks Amy...your compliments certainly made me feel better...B-). Thanks for taking the time to stop by! Cheers...
this might be my favorite of the bunch. the emotion between the two is something to treasure
19 Jun 2007 4:10am
@Nick Passantino: Hello Nick! Thanks for your kind words...appreciate you took the time to drop by!
Very beautiful photo which expresses enjoyment and tenderness
I like all the serie of photos you do about Fatherhood
very nice
19 Jun 2007 6:22pm
@Isa P.: Merci mon ami!
like to share some golden words by Man Ray with you chum, and everyone else here. i somehow feel its a fitting end for a brilliant series, a series that captured all our hearts and imagination..
"This exhibition is not for the public, it's only for one person; it is for you who are here."
Man Ray
20 Jun 2007 3:10pm
@simon: Thanks, brah! Appreciate the quotation. Since you prompted it, this series is dedicated to you and the one you love!
thanks for your comment, its the first time that i visit your p-blog , your photos are really nice.
20 Jun 2007 3:54pm
@fereshteh: Likewise, Fereshteh. Thanks!
@Damon Schreiber: Thanks Damon...appreciate you dropped by!
just going by the number of comments here should tell you something about this shot !........ very tender moment, very well captured.
30 Jun 2007 3:47am
beautiful. i love that it's blurry... i love the smiles... a lot of happiness in one single shot. well done!
19 Jul 2007 8:52pm