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Since we are born, we live and we know many kinds of love.
There is the love that children have for their parents, there is love between brothers, friends, lovers, there's the love devoted to God and to His creatures, there is the love between husbands and wives ... but none of these forms of Love, at any time, anywhere, can resemble the greatness and purity of TRUE LOVE, the love of parents for their children.
Love,
Zeca

Critiques for this photo (16):

W.Lim (2011/05/03)

Hi Jose,
I know this is way early in the month, but I know this is a winner, or I'm gonna have to go and beat up all the TMT team, I don't care they all girls, I can take them on :)

Fantastic shot to show the love of a parent to a child, and hand is on of them most important part of expressing love, the feeding, the holding, hugging, to pick them up when they fall, to wipe those tears, and more importantly to wipe those asses when they poop, honestly that is LOVE.

I'm so glass the TMT team accept my suggestion of the theme.

Way

Current discussion:

zeca wrote in 2011/05/05 21:51:10: Thank you very much, Way. It is an old photo, scanned, but something I love, as I love each moment with my son, even that part of wiping his ass.
Thank you for your suggestion to this beautiful theme, so we have the whole month to see many touching images, but please, don´t beat up the TMT team! Think love! lol...
Abraços,
Zeca

baba_flies (2011/05/04)

Hi José! The bottom of my heart, what a wonderful location!!!! This is sweet and touching, isn't it, these tiny hands and you wonder what they want to tell you. I am seeing my best friends's boy growing up right now, since some days he can walk and ever since nothing is secure anymore ... plus he can say kako (he told me that over lunch that his boy can say kako, he was a little proud ... LOL). A beautiful contribution to this wonderful theme. Wonder what I find in my dark room, how I see love from the photo aspect, I have serval things in mind ... good that the month is still young ... Best, Barbara.

Current discussion:

zeca wrote in 2011/05/05 21:55:09: Thank you, Barbara. Yes, all parents use to be fool with their littles and somethimes their friends must be patient to hear about kakos and googoos..lol.
Best to you,
Zeca

feather (2011/05/04)

I could not have said it better Zeca. The love for ones child is more powerful than any other love. You have captured a wonderful tenderness with this image....your big suntanned hand underneath the tiny hand of your son; perfect in every detail. Wonderful location too ☺ Beautiful!
Kath

Belido (2011/05/04)

Olá Zeca,

esse sim é amor eterno! Uma imagem doce, singela e grande apelo sentimental. A opção pelo p&b é no mínimo oportuna. Ótimo enquadramento fechado e foco/profundidade. Excelente contribuição!
Abraço,
Carlos

Theme of the Month (2011/05/04)

Oh José,

I'm a sentimental gal, for sure, and - honestly, as embarrasing as it is - I have wet eyes right now!! This is a truly beautiful and artistic photo, perfect in b&w. And that note! As a devoted mother, your note really touched me and I can tell that you're also a very devoted father!

It's funny, isn't it. As a child, you love your parents and you think that no one could ever love anyone as much as you love your mom or dad. Then you meet a partner and think, there is no greater love. But when you, yourself become a parent, you realize that you were very wrong all your life - no one can love anyone as much as a parent loves their child!

Touching and wonderful, José. I love it!!
Hugs & love
TMT, represented by Linda

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zeca wrote in 2011/05/05 22:08:57: Thank you, Linda.
Yes, we are devoted parents and I feel sorry for those who are not, because they lose the best years of their children and of their lifes. I was a happy man without a son, traveling, diving, doing everything, but nothing, NOTHING compared to the happiness to live devoted to my son. God really knows what to do when He reveals the love increasingly intense.
Best to you and your "children"!
Zeca

Jack (2011/05/05)

Strong setting this detail of the old and young, using only their hands - creative, good thinking zeca..

Jack

avene (2011/05/05)

iconic image, Zeca, and your choice of B&W makes it even more so, it's amazing how such a simple image can be so powerful and so emotional. it is especially significant for me right now, as I'm waiting for my first baby to arrive any day :)
thanks for participating in the theme, and thanks for posting this beautiful photo.

regards,
Kristine

Current discussion:

zeca wrote in 2011/05/05 21:38:47: Wow! Your baby is coming! It is wonderful! Be prepared to live the best part of your life!!! Congratulations, Kristine! God bless you!
Best,
Zeca

jlynx (2011/05/05)

Hello Zeca,
An unusual and moving staff. Anyone who has had children, it remembers a similar scene of his life.
Our large and clumsy hands next to delicate and tiny hands of our children.
These images can not be removed from memory. Still moves me, and lead to strong emotions ...
Really touching scene!
Greetings from cold Mosina,
Jurek

Dyerco (2011/05/06)

Hi Zeca
An oldie but a goodie. This fits the theme so well. The limk between parent and child holds no stronger bond.
Phil

ellelloo (2011/05/12)

Hi José,
What a strong emotional impact in this simple, but very creative shot. You could have not expressed in better, the true and everlasting love of parents for their children. An excellent contribution to the theme!
Lasse

lacroux (2011/05/13)

Hello José
What a testimony of Love and what a beautiful photo that this small hand delicately put on that of his father!
What could I add? Especially after reading the comment how much moving of Linda but the Love between Grandparents and Grandchildren is very strong also.
Amicalement.
Pierre.

Isabelle (2011/05/15)

Totalmente linda, e leva meu voto como a foto do tema.

Current discussion:

zeca wrote in 2011/05/20 22:19:02: Tks buddy!

plimrn (2011/05/17)

Dear Zeca,
That tiny hand lying so relaxed and secure on Daddy's hand really says it all. I have no words to convey the power of this work. How old is your son now?
HLJ, Pat

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zeca wrote in 2011/05/20 22:20:48: Thank you, Pat. He is 10yo now. His hand is always bigger than mine! ;-)

Everlasting (2011/05/21)

a beautiful tender detail! and beautiful words to accompany

vasilpro (2011/05/25)

Hello Jose,
Superb B&W composition with great feeling.
Warm regards, Vasilis.

amaz (2011/08/30)

Extraordinária composição, amigo Jose!!!
Deslumbrante captura!!!

Arte pura!!

Abração!