Friday, September 17, 2010

Father and Son



(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it.)

I snapped this picture of a Chinese father with his son in Tiananmen Square in 1990. Judging from the smile on his face, the boy was very happy to be on an outing with his father. And the father was obviously keeping a watchful eye on the enthusiastic boy.

The picture above was scanned from a slide.

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a touching picture! Thanks for sharing this today George.

MadSnapper said...

he is adorable, great shot. i love the littel shoes he has on.

Busy Bee Suz said...

Very cute George.
He must be a grownup by now!

Small City Scenes said...

Very sweet shot. MB

Wikeds said...

Fathers' care...
I like it :)

Sunny said...

Heartwarming picture. The little boy is not so little anymore...I wonder if he still has his little green sandals :)
Enjoy your weekend.
☼ Sunny

rainfield61 said...

Simply picture great story

Ginny Hartzler said...

What an adorable picture, the little boy is so happy! They are dressed up, too. Wonder where they are going?

EG CameraGirl said...

It's a photo that that touches my heart, George. Very nice.

Fred Alton said...

Good picture George!

Elettra said...

very tender image

Janie said...

Cute photo. I like how the dad has his hand hovering over the boy's head, ready to protect him, and yet trying hard to let the boy have his freedom.

Anonymous said...

Litle kids are the same around the world. It's to bad we have to grow up.

Sey said...

What a nice sight for you to experience. I am amaze with parents who are hands on to their children especially the fathers.

LV said...

I have truly enjoyed all your beautiful flower post. This a heart stopper and a different channel for you. I love it when you see a grown person holding the hand of a precious child.

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

I love this photo George!!!

Kirigalpoththa said...

The boy must be a man now!

ruthinian said...

this is so adorable. the little one looks so happy and secured with his dad's hand.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

Hey!

That's my husband and my son. LOL

You have traveled round a bit. I should visit China some day.

Have a great weekend with Betsy.

We have terrible weather. rain and intermittant hail the whole day.

Tes said...

Poignant. The photographers choices speaks of the photographer himself. This is lovely, George! :) *hugs to you and Betsy*

KathyA said...

Darling!

Indrani said...

A touching moment.
Great shot.

Teté M. Jorge said...

I love to see a happy child!
Beautiful picture ... thanks for sharing.
Kisses.

Haddock said...

A good candid one.
Very natural.

SandyCarlson said...

Thanks for bringing the joy around the world!

Linnea said...

Cute! The little boy really seem very happy! (Love the father's "man bag" and the boy's knee high stockings!)