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Joy riding...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 27 July 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Curt took Quinlin for a canoe trip down the Weeki Wachee River last Saturday, and through two rain showers. They saw two Manatees with their calves and lots of fish, but there was no place for Nana to get photos. Later Fiona (left) and her friend, Amanda, went for a ride after the rain stopped.
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Barbara from Florida, United States
You did great on capturing this one, Judy. Even though you probably had to step into some brush. My first thought was were you certain there weren't any alligators lurking there?
This outing looks like fun and I especially like hearing about the Manatee's.
27 Jul 2009 5:15am
@Barbara: Thanks, Barb ... and no, I was on dry land, just zooming in. :D
They saw no gators!!!
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
this is a great shot and looks like a lot of fun!! I love the name of that river!
27 Jul 2009 5:22am
@Scott Schilling: The Indian names are fascinating in Florida; people forget about the early Indians of the southeast.
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Superb ! They are happy together and great composition of the photo !
27 Jul 2009 1:11pm
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
wow,what wonderful exposure it is for the girls!Many singaporean kids have no exposure to such nature and great adventure because parents are too busy working round the year.Plus scarcity of resources here:)
27 Jul 2009 1:18pm
@tyan: I could tell you a story that you would find unbelievable, but let me say our son struggles from week-to-week financially, while working with children who need help at his job. We're thrilled to see him borrow our canoe and take the time out with his family to have FUN. Life is SHORT ... we must give our children a sense of JOY! <}}}><
Leena from Finland
Those moments are great in children`s life, they will speak about them again and again, I guess. And the photo makes it sure, that they will remember it after years.
27 Jul 2009 1:40pm
@Leena: Thank you, Leena. I hope they remember these special times .... they're so important!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
What a charming photo of family boat ride, you took it really really well dear Judy :)
27 Jul 2009 2:13pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine; it was fun peeking through the grasses to get a close shot! :D
Chris from South Jersey, United States
looks like fun!! I love to canoe and kayak but don't get much of a chance.....
27 Jul 2009 4:02pm
@Chris: After seeing our son have so much fun with his children, Mike and I need to get out there ourselves.
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Ha! Great image of lovely kids.
27 Jul 2009 10:06pm
@MontereyJohn: Thank you, John.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
A joyful summer afternoon captured beautifully, Judy! Those girls are adorable!
27 Jul 2009 11:27pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
What fun. This is a place I want to visit sometime this summer or fall.
28 Jul 2009 3:05am
@Viewfinder: Come on up, but let us know when you are headed this way; it would be fun to meet face to face.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
I'm already familiar with this shot that is very well taken! What I'd suggest...get Fiona hooked on taking pictures, this would be quite THE experiment!
28 Jul 2009 3:18am
@Japanalia: I'd love to get Fiona "hooded on taking pictures" ... we'll have to work on that. :D
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