The Four Seasons

But then, miraculously, it snowed on April 23.

Cherry blossom petals swept up from various neighborhood trees.

Took these two shots before the idea of seasons came to mind. Uploaded as a diptych in mid April when I thought the possibility for a winter shot was long gone.

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I owe this to the enthusiastic support of all flickr well-wishers. Many thanks!

Added to Cream of the Crop as my favorite image.

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notcatherinezeta says:

He's so expressive. This turned out so well. Wonderful job, congrats!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

toyfoto says:

THIS IS GREAT!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Tampen says:

That's terrific, Murn. I'm presuming you shot this all on the same day, with the help of your special F/X team, of course.....
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Olivier B says:

Very nice! I'm glad you completed your original diptych with the other two seasons, it makes for a wonderful shot.

Actually, I realized it reminded me of a poster of Winnie the Pooh that is at my daughter's daycare.

Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesamin says:

Awesome!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

bonnym E. Haus says:

Is this Prince Summer Fall Winter Spring? He's so adorable. And your photography is awesome.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Somebody's Mom says:

swoon
fantastic
and too totally darling
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

The Lungos says:

What a great representation of the joy of the four seaeons! Well done. You have an adorable son!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

kim.mama says:

i looooooove it. the editor in me wants the seasons to be in chronological order, but the photographer in me likes the composition you've created better.
you've inspired me to absolutely steal your idea. our little one is just 4 months, so we'll have to be patient to get the 4 seasons in!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

sierraromeo [sarah-ji] says:

your son must be an absolute joy! it totally shows in these photos!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

fd says:

I love it. The result exceeded every expectation.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

gaspi *your guide says:

We started a street-tych street riff and I believe this wonderfully qualifies...
flickr.com/groups/topic/35304/
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_ says:

Great series Myra. I've been waiting to see how you'd complete the series and you managed to do better then I could have hoped. Well done.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Naomi Ibuki says:

these are beautiful moments:-D
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Mandragora says:

wonderful! he´s such a happy and very expressive little guy!

I like the pink one most....
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

sesame ellis says:

so great! what a wonderful idea to show how much children change as well.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

dockmaster says:

yaaaaaaaay murn..it looks really really incredible. your patience and attention to detail has paid off, what a beautiful addition to your documentation of max's life.
(four thumbs up- that's mine and bunny's)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

{Ingrid} says:

Perfection! This needs to be framed on your wall. Great Holiday gift for your relatives too! =)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

emmaamme says:

nice shots and perfect layout!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Janusfinder says:

You don't need to hear this from me, but I do feel the need to remark that, well, this is just excellent (as usual). [And my favorite is the winter shot.]
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

!ºrobodot says:

your portraits are amazing!
i added you =)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

k_remen says:

I'm glad to know that someone enjoyed that late-spring snowfall we had!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

murn says:

I appreciate these affirmations -- they definitely make a tremendous difference, and help to push me to the "next level" (whatever that may be).
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

ATENCION: says:

Your dedication to both, photography and MaX is inspiring! This shots are memorable. Thanks for sharing our joy.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Emmaline says:

Wow!!! what a great idea, and what an expressive boy! I like how the expression in the first and last shots is very similar.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

oh man oh man! love this! so great. :)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

-Angela says:

I've been out of town so late in jumping on the band wagon. This is so incredible!! I am so inspired to try a season picture myself now. It really shows how energetic and happy Max is, all season long :) Just love it.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_ says:

The winter shot is my favorite.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

karolita says:

although it's a long list already...this is one of the best i've ever seen on flickr..thanx
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

jaemie says:

Fantastic. I'll have to keep this idea in mind for if/when I have children ... in about ten years. ;)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Janusfinder says:

This gets better and better.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Bonnie BonBon says:

oh, I LOVE this!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

snowdeal says:

[ /me stumbles in late, slightly disheveled ] +1!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Cutiepie04_ says:

Nice Pix!!!! its great!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

B.E.C.K. says:

I hope you have this framed and hanging on your wall by now. :-)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

dairycow2 says:

wow, i'd seen all the individual photos but didn't put it all together. outstanding!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

christyscherrer says:

Good follow through with the concept. What a heartful, lovely tribute. Max's great great granddaughter will display this warmly.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

tp says:

This set is fantastic!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

phitar says:

fantastic how you have all in there. and how they are connected with little details. the hat, the mouth open, the blue/grey color, the hand motion...
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Brenda Anderson says:

Been away for a month and just now catching up... such a wonderful idea. Glad that it snowed for you so late in the season so you could get it done. What a joy he is!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Arzu_81 [deleted] says:

instant fav.!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

pfong says:

Wonderful set of seasonal shots. The excitement of your son is wonderfully consistent across the seasons!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Olivia Leigh says:

!!! So wonderful!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

blimpa says:

omg. this kid is the most awesome kid ever.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Kren [deleted] says:

LOVELY!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

WomanChild says:

Oh! I love this!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

enlahood says:

Good job!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

mygigi says:

this is so amazing!! it just makes me smile from ear to ear.

gigi
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

thejbird says:

Awesome!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

tALSit de CoD says:

Impressive photo.

A truely remarkable voyage through the seasons.

Hope you do this every year...
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

-Angela says:

I so hope to copy this concept without daring to dream I'd catch such similar expressions each time. Starting with fall now and I'm realizing I've already shot it too close. A full length shows the seasons so much better. Love this.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

murn says:

If anyone could pull it off, it's you Angela! Look forward to seeing your seasons.

I didn't set out to do this from the get-go. I just happened to notice that I had summertime and falltime shots of Max that were coincidentally similar. The idea of getting Max to fit a pattern that specific two more times overwhelmed my nerves and made my stomach hurt. It was almost a lost cause, but then we had that snowfall in the end of April. And the stakes were unbelieveably high for the spring shot. I would have been devastated to fail at that point.

I wasn't going to do this again, but then I discovered I have two shots that are wonderfully similar, and Max loves carrying big things. So my stomach hurts a little less this time.

4 Quadrants:

Snowball for winter.

Spring???
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

notcatherinezeta says:

you're gonna have to find a lamb for him to carry.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

-Angela says:

Haha, the lamb is a great idea. You'll think of something! I'm glad your stomach hurts over stuff like this too. The Christmas card shot always has me stressed.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Curly Top says:

A giant plastic easter egg? You are so inspiring! :)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

-tracym says:

i just came across this (long story - from a coment you left on my friend's stream). the concept and photos are wonderful! - i love max's expressions too - what an animated little guy!

BTW - great name for your boy - i have a 19 month old max myself :)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

iamaprice(Amanda) says:

So awesome!! Look at the glee on that face!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

rt44man says:

AAAAAAAAAAAMazing. Great expression, and wonderful idea. Great job.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

rt44man says:

Some ideas for the spring shot in the series discussed above right after Angela's comments. Since he likes to carry large things a large colorful kite would work well for spring. Some others might be a bucket with oversized kids garden tools, or a fabricated oversized flower seed packet. You also might try an umbrella, and you could even put him in a bright yellow rain coat. Also you could get a very large easter egg. Hope that gives you some ideas to build on.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

EPGadin says:

This is one of the coolest shots here on flickr of joy and seasons!!! I long for good days of pure and unadulterated joy such as this :).
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

puckles says:

hahaha brilliant!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

susurrus_sparks says:

Awesome!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

mikography.com says:

His expression on each one just brightens anyone's day.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

i am brad says:

wow. perfect series. makes me smile
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

_Aimée_ says:

Brillaint.. i laughed out loud :)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jennyree says:

i really do love these shots! what an excellent idea!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

kelbel288 [deleted] says:

such a cute idea! i love how he has a similar expression in each photo! they all work together beautifully!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jour.joyeux says:

love it!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Timo S. says:

Brilliant idea!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick Q says:

Cool concept!

--
Found in a search. (?)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

earthsound says:

perfect :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Eliza S says:

Wonderful photo.
We just opened a new group...yesterday...it is called the Dimensions of 4....Please visit our site, read the description and you will see that this photo belongs perfectly here.
www.flickr.com/groups/dimensionof4/
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephanie McCauley says:

What a great idea, you've inspired me to do the same thing with my kids!! Thanks!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

joannebellotti says:

These are so beautiful! I'm a teacher looking for photos for a season poster. Wish I could download something this gorgeous!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

canada_photog says:

oh a phenomenal idea!

great effort.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

sadalit says:

I was searching for "cherry blossoms" on Flickr and came across this - one of the funniest composites I've ever seen - awesome!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

nolando says:

bloody magic if you ask me
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Villa Sams says:

What a great idea... Faved!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Jaune Brilliante says:

I looked for cherry blossoms. This is even better. Wonderful.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

JS North says:

Total joy (whatever the season)!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

calistab says:

sooooo cute...i have seen this concept with trees, parks...but with a child is completely unique! very well done!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

farlane says:

This photo appears on the Absolute Michigan Editorial Calendar.

Thanks tons for adding to the Absolute Michigan pool!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

murn says:

Thank you, Andy! Max and I are honored!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

RVing Gal says:

What a great idea! I love these photos. I "captured" this for a mosaic which can be seen at: www.flickr.com/photos/rving_gal/2554148412/
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

ulunam says:

fantastic!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Anne ~ says:

What a wonderful idea! Great pics.

This picture will perfectly fit in Seasonal Differences. We would love to have it in our new pool.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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