Most of the focus is spent on the mother and her newborn baby because it was her who gave birth, nursed the baby, etc. But the father also has a very strong, yet different connection to their child.
I remember a moment like this with my own child; just being able to touch, feel and experience his breath on me and just being so proud. A wave of thoughts of teaching him to ride a bike, going hiking, telling stories at night, the adventures of parenthood, seeing him graduate, seeing him off to preschool, college… all in this very instant of holding him close to me. You realize that everything you’ve made of yourself, all of your possessions, all of your accomplishments… none of that is as important as this. Suddenly you feel a huge sense of responsibility and obligation to teach this child everything you know, to protect him and to see he has the best life possible in front of him.
I don’t know what Eddie was thinking here with his 9-day old son Enrique, but his subtle expression helped me realize that being a parent isn’t just a responsibility, it’s a privilege. And I thank God every time I get to see my kids and play with them, discipline them, and even wasting time with them is time well spent.
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Qugutzza 35 months ago | reply
Precious moment! Stunning shot!
AshVano 35 months ago | reply
This is such a stunning picture. Love your photography!
Manar Ashknani 33 months ago | reply
So cute
Linda in MO 33 months ago | reply
So sweet! And your caption nearly brought a tear to my eye. Well done!
Christine's Mulberry Palace 31 months ago | reply
Aw, now you've gone and made me cry. Sooo precious...
Syber76600 [deleted] 31 months ago | reply
Beautiful shot.
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عالي السكوت~ ما اسمعك [deleted] 31 months ago | reply
sweet~
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MochiSumo 31 months ago | reply
That is an amazing shot. I'm impressed with your work.
WildHorse馬烈 29 months ago | reply
what a beautiful shot~~~！
finearts123 29 months ago | reply
Cute pic !
ヅGadielヅ 29 months ago | reply
wow. this is just so impressive. I mean the emotion this photo screams, this is truly amazing
Russ_hermanson 28 months ago | reply
this is awesome!
SamiPhotography© 24 months ago | reply
I don't have any words, really amazing shot. I love all about this photo.
Jennyfer Vigue 22 months ago | reply
Precious shot...
AH in Pgh 21 months ago | reply
the lighting, color, everything about this is marvelous.
Me&MyLens 18 months ago | reply
Excellent light, shadow & composure but a very tear jerking narrative. An instant favorite!
. Panda 16 months ago | reply
timeless.this is perfect
jpben photography 14 months ago | reply
Lovely capture, well deserves all the attention it gets ;)
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nancello photo 14 months ago | reply
Soooooooo gorgeous!!!!
Pcreart 9 months ago | reply
love it