We were beating the summer heat in the water until we all got sick. This has been an unusual spring and summer. We've seen it all. I remember early spring being strange; one day we got temperatures over 25°C and the next day it was barely 10°C. Now temperatures have been soaring over 33 °C, and with humidity, we were in the 40s. So I complained about winter being cold and not being able to get out for adventures; well, now it's summer and I am sheltered inside as well. Going outside is like walking into a furnace.
For a while, we have been beating the summer heat with a splash of water and a sprinkler in our backyard. Until Matthew picked up something from someone, and when he played in the water in the next round, in a matter of time, he started to lose his voice. Since we are living together, it spreads; next was Daddy, and then I got sick.
As you can see, we got Matthew a small pool for a few bucks to try it out. I couldn't believe what kind of moves he was pulling in it—dive, swim on the belly, splash. First time and all that. I guess he must have seen it on TV. This is the best time to take photos of children when they are having lots of fun. They are so natural, and because they want to have fun, they don't care about the camera. I was even able to ask him to smile, and he did.
When was it time to come out of the water, and we all know that kids don't know when to stop? "Matthew, time to go" - I said. His reply was, 'Mommy, mommy, get camera, take pictures Matthew'.
~ Anna
[Previously published on My Only Photo Journey Blog]
For a while, we have been beating the summer heat with a splash of water and a sprinkler in our backyard. Until Matthew picked up something from someone, and when he played in the water in the next round, in a matter of time, he started to lose his voice. Since we are living together, it spreads; next was Daddy, and then I got sick.
As you can see, we got Matthew a small pool for a few bucks to try it out. I couldn't believe what kind of moves he was pulling in it—dive, swim on the belly, splash. First time and all that. I guess he must have seen it on TV. This is the best time to take photos of children when they are having lots of fun. They are so natural, and because they want to have fun, they don't care about the camera. I was even able to ask him to smile, and he did.
~ Anna
[Previously published on My Only Photo Journey Blog]
Comments
Fun photo, I wish I could fit in such pool :)
Kids are so wonderful when they are as young as Mathew. They are innocent and do everything just for the fun of it. Run, laugh, play, swim, it's a great pleasure to watch them. So much energy. Makes me tired.
Your pictures remind me of my son. He loved to swim. In fact, he used to go into the ocean and always try to swim out too far. It scared me to death and I had to jump in and physically bring him back to the beach. He was so brave and completely unaware of the dangers, riptides, jellyfish, sharks, you name it. Then one day I took him to see Jaws, the movie. After that, we never had anymore problems with him swimming too far out. LOL. He's forty-three now and he is still respectful of the ocean. LOL. Live and learn.
Happy trails.
I agree with Swubird. Kids are wonderful when they are Matthew's age. I think it is the fact that they are so innocent...and every experience is something new and exciting. I see he is being trained subliminally to be a model...lol.
Anyways a wonderful light hearted shot and post Anna. I sent you an email n response to your comment on my blog. Hope you got it. I think I will do like you and leave it to just comments with no responses...most of the time. Take care. Enjoy your summer! If you did pick up something hope you guys beat it!
~JD
What a cutie Matthew is!
--JB
Ohhh, he is so cute!!! So, he already wants you to take pics of him, eh? It's either that or "Mom, do the thing you like [take pics] and let me play in the water some more" lol ;).
It is awfully hot here as well, but I prefer it over Winter any time.
Get better, girl! Drinks lots of fluids...
Cheers
Ser madre y fotógrafa a la vez es muy díficil pues los hijos requieren mucha atención y la fotografía mucho tiempo :)
Fotografiar niños en acción es muy difícil pero tienes razón es muy natural.
Abrazos
Happy Sunday!
We have been having a very warm winter and are in for a cold snap tomorrow. maximum temperature 19 degrees C :)
I know what you mean about summer. I think I enjoy winter weather better when the dog days of summer hit, but then in winter, I am wishing for summer. LOL
Hope you are all well now. I had a flu too.
Wild wave, dear friend.
Love, Nancy
Feliz Verano
I know what you mean about the weather, though. It seems we vacillate between extremes, these past few years.
Matthew has such beautiful eyes! And what a happy child.
Hope you are all better by now. Keep drinking those fluids!
Love that water droplets.