Thematic Photographic #34

The theme for this week's Thematic Photographic is Simple. To see other photos on this theme, go visit Carmi at Written, Inc.


My first photo on the theme is not one I took myself. I'm sure it was originally taken by a professional, soon after my husband's ancestors arrived in this country from Italy. These are the young cousins, children of my husband's grandfather and great-uncle. It's message is very simple: Most of these young people are holding an object, or in the case of the young lady, standing beside an object representing a skill. My husband's father is the youngest among them, and is holding a carved horse, which I assume was a favorite toy.



I did not take the second picture either. One of my daughters took it. It is a simple greeting, left in a place she had enjoyed, meant for whoever else might happen along.



My next picture represents a simple, spontaneous and affectionate act between another daughter, and my grandson, her nephew, more than three years ago.




And last, is the same grandson, growing up as you can see, with his pet. Again, showing a simple sign of affection - and something more, I think. His mother took this picture.




These are some of my favorite photographs. I think that each represents the theme of simplicity rather well, each in its own way.