A Helping Hand

so nice...

Nice nails.

Sometimes the best family portraits don't include any faces.....

My wife's hand being clutched by our grandaughter's hand as my wife prepared to pick her up.

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bulldog1 says:

WONDERFUL.....TOUCHING....BEAUTIFUL
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn Fagerlie says:

Wonderful! Very touching. You are so right about the best portraits. This is really great.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bulldog1 says:

Such a touching and BEAUTIFUL PHOTO.....SO NATURAL.....TOUCHING AND PRICELESS!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

andie.smith says:

awwww this is so sweet
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Fixed Image says:

very sweet.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Instant fave, Jeff.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

M t H says:

classic!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

slack12 says:

Lovely shot, Jeff.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

arutha says:

Beautiful shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

aya88 says:

wow, very nice in every way, that's a keeper for sure!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

david haggard says:

charming shot, Jeff.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

skypecaptain says:

cute
:-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

whit [deleted] says:

This is awesome. Priceless. Timeless. Frame it!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

brainburger says:

Wonderful, Jeff. I miss my grandchildren but will see them at Christmas time.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMarie777 [deleted] says:

This is outstanding!

You are my winner!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Luv 2 Flickr says:

What a beautiful and touching shot. And your wife has lovely nails!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

DesertNana aka majamom says:

saw this in Beauty is in the *Eye* of the Beholder!

Perfectly touching~ ~ I LOVE IT!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dlangshaw says:

That is so beautiful!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

HighPlainsDox [deleted] says:

Nice one, Jeff! Tells a story. Powerful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tony's pics says:

Great shot, very touchy one!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

richietown says:

great shot, jeff. fantastic technical execution as always!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dreamscapepics says:

Touching and heartwarming, excellent!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

CoastRanger says:

Perfectly touching!
My Favorite now!
and this for you!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Vaught says:

Outstanding!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

wind_dancer says:

Very sweet. And you are right, a great portrait!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

janoid says:

Jeff, this is so beautiful!! That sweet little hand trustingly holding on to her Grandmommy's finger brings tears to my eyes! Your wife's hand is so lovely!!

What a touching masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing this!!
xo

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bravewest says:

this is fantastic !!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

manideep chakravartty says:

It is really something verry true ,A new born life strugles to learn the way of life by holding the finger of elders ! Great shot.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

wintercove says:

Captivating shot! Simply beautiful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

♥babybee says:

That is sooo sweet.

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sherry says:

This picture really says a thousand words!
Beautiful and so touching :)

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

L.A. Woman ;D says:

Yeah, so adorable !!! =^^=
Lovely, lovely, lovely !!! ;D

Hey, beautiful nails too !!! ;D
kisses.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

fantazya fantazies says:

Wonderful hands !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dee_r says:

I'm a sucker for these kinds of shots...I love the way children grasp on to their parents...just such a warm capture of the relationship.
well done.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

frommauiwithlove says:

I love this!! So sweet!! =)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

3lsb3th says:

i just caught a glimpse of this picture as a thumbnail and thought it was really worth commenting on! I think it's an adorable capture, very well done.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Millenaar says:

Great shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

-renato [deleted] says:

So beautiful and tender. Wonderful shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dillpickle [deleted] says:

Great shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve from NJ says:

Jeff,
A very touching photo, and as always, well taken. Really gives you that very warm feeling, good work.

ALso, thanks for the comment on the faves in my photostream, really appreciated.
Steve
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Letsemgo says:

Beautiful subject and composition
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

FL Flower says:

Wonderful picture, I love it!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Landersz says:

simply beautiful... bravo!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Negative Vibes says:

The big hand and the little hand, warm and tender moment well caught.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Margot- says:

A very touching image.

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie Sharp says:

I agree with your description... well captured .
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

laihiu says:

with lovely flickr colours as well :) :)
flickr fan art?
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

epixphotos says:

It's photos like this that become so much more important with time.
Excellent work.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

embodysoul says:

Wonderful, touching photo!
(Beautiful finger nails!)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

☀ Sol says:

Very beautiful shot!!!!
I like it:)
Thanks coment
Nice day
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

envisage says:

Aaaaw So Beautiful TOUCHING!!!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mndhemphill says:

Nice shot, well done !
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Nazza3a ( NAzNaZ..... ) says:

So cute
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

redmann says:

A perfect moment beautifully captured. Well done!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

Wonderful scene, my friend! Amazing textures!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

skin says:

The discussion on this picture for the Weekly pool can be found here.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Tex Flix says:

Touching photograph Jeff. I love the fuzzy bathrobe too!

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mturnage says:

Ahhhhhh. Says so much!

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Fantastic and perfect detail. Beautiful picture. Brilliant composition.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mightymis says:

i love "portraits" like this one... hands have so much character, even when they're little.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jimmah_v says:

breathtaking and so artful, and so full of life and hope and love

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

btezra [deleted] says:

~Jeff, this certainly made me smile this morning, and I needed one seeing it's a Monday after a long holiday weekend~
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Ann 315 says:

Beautiful composition. Lovely shot. A fav.

Please post this photo with Search the Best</a
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

This is wonderful! What a touching photo!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tipper * says:

Wonderfully captured!! a treasure forever.
You are invited to add this image to
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

angelocesare says:

Life is here!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike Cohn says:

Jeff, this is so nice. It reminds me of one I took of my two-day old grandson with my wife.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

schulze- says:

A fantastic photo!!!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Wilt says:

lovely shot Jeff
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

pmsmgomes says:

Lovely moment!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

videoal says:

You are an artist! Tender and heartwarming photo.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

foto fanatic1 says:

So beautiful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

wonderful catch!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AngelGram says:

How precious.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

colorfulexpressions says:

The word "precious" was on my lips as I scrolled to place my comment . . . and look what is just above . . . it bears repeating. Love your sensitivity and wonderful eye!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mkgphotoatgmail says:

yeah, you know the little hands and feet are the sweetest camera candy there is.

i like the statement in this picture. beautiful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

/\ltus says:

Absolutely agree; great capture!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Cvalentine says:

Great picture, and terrific capture of a moment in time. The clarity and colors of this photo are also just perfect. Nicely done.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jetslife says:

Wonderful !!!

Thanks for adding this to
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Grundlepuck says:

Congratulations! This moving image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Abdullah AL-Naser says:

beautiful natural light that shows lovely skin tones. and we feel the warmth when we hold our supportive beloved :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ShutterSam & DigiNee says:

Babies are so photogenic. With mine grown, sometimes I forget just how tiny they are. A very sweet shot.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jik111 says:

Like your eye for catching moments like this. Very tender and touching !!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Svjetlost says:

soo beautiful ...
you must have been so fast!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Frederico Mendes says:

Perfect!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

nailbender says:

Very nice Jeff!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

sov says:

I'll second that. This personal favourite of mine sits on my living room wall. Great stuff as always matey

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AnneliesW says:

I've seen your photo somewhere...Maybe in Explore? I love it...it is very touching and beautiful!!!
I have faved and tagged your picture with Magic Donkey and this serves as an invitation toMagicDonkeyPlease read the rules. (You must be invited to four other invite only groups, and one must be either Quality or The Best: Bravo before posting here.)

and remember to tag with "MagicDonkey"
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Clikchick (Tracy Allyn Photography) says:

This is beautiful. I love the sentiment, composition, and colors. Your wife has beautiful hands, too!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

CoastRanger says:

I had to come back and say BRAVO!
I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

austinbriab says:

Lovely shot and so right as well about portraits.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

stuant63 says:

Touching. Well done.

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dshearer says:

This one works better for me, simply because you get a better sense of the difference in size. Anyhow, thanks again for the tip.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

absolutly lovely and perfect moment !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
another number one
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

kaitlyn716 says:

how adorable
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

cowgirlrightup says:

Beautiful tender shot...i love it!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Clikchick (Tracy Allyn Photography) says:

Your image has been nominated in the Pic of the Week #46 in the DFW Metro Group! You can following the voting thread here.
www.flickr.com/groups/dfwmetro/discuss/721575 94404314354/

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )