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A touch of Nostalgia

Posted by Mandy Provan (Johannesburg, South Africa) on 20 November 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

Isn't there something nostalgic about children swinging in tree swings? I love to swing and it always brings back such happy memories of my childhood.

We went away this weekend and this big tree had a wonderful swing attached to one of the branches. The children were taking turns being pushed by their uncle, Grant. They had such a ball.

This is totally unprocessed....you see it as I did.

" Everything will work out in the end. If it's not working out, it's not the end." - Max Lucado ~ Fearless.

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Comments (22)

Me 2 from Hamburg, United States

very nice shot , you must have been lying down on this one , cool angle :O)

20 Nov 2007 5:13am

@Me 2: Hey Rob...Thanks so much. I was actually....shoulder to the ground.....I was really trying to get it from an interesting perspective to include botht he tree and the awesome detail of the sky in the background

tyan from Singapore

what a lovely sight!Ive never sat on a tree swing before,how fun it is i can imagine!wow,you caught this so superbly my dear,i am sure it was worth the lying down to take this pic!:)

20 Nov 2007 8:11am

@tyan: Oh Dear Tyan you don't know what you're missing! The swing bounces along with the branch...adds a whole new meaning to the word trust!!!?? hahaha. And I loved taking this shot ~ they were all haing so much fun, it was definitely worth getting down on the ground for!

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Mandy this is a wonderful capture! I love everything about it wow!

20 Nov 2007 9:35am

@MaryB: Thanks so much Mary!!! I'm thrilled you like it!

Craig from Reading, United Kingdom

I really like the angle you have taken with this Mandy. Plus unprocessed is great - it's the way I like my pictures to be too :-). ((Ahh, and how I do miss wearing shorts at this time of year))

20 Nov 2007 11:00am

@Craig: Hey craig. Thanks so much!!!! Hey when are we going to see some more of your fabulous pics??? Come on bring out the camera and snap a few shot sof the cold weather to make us envious of your impending "white Christmas"! :)

Gary from United States

Your perspective on this is awesome. The warm lighting gives it a nice feel. Taking the shot from the opposite side of the tree really works well.

20 Nov 2007 11:06am

@Gary: Hey Gary - thanks very much for your kind words!

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Awesome family moment and check out the tree, it's magnificent :)

20 Nov 2007 11:15am

Eleftheria, 9 years old, from Athens, Greece

I agree. A really beautiful photo.

20 Nov 2007 11:44am

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Wow Mandy, this is a really wonderful memory to be enjoyed now, and then very likely savored in the days and years ahead. Blessings.

20 Nov 2007 12:25pm

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

Mandy, this is such an awesome shot! Great angle, compo, and feel to this shot.

20 Nov 2007 12:32pm

Candace from Emmaus, United States

This is just excellant! The feel of this shot is just wonderful...you really captured the moment perfectly!

20 Nov 2007 12:42pm

Walt from Scarborough, Canada

Lovely action capture - and it does look old time, doesn't it?

20 Nov 2007 1:04pm

Katie from Land of a 1000 palms..., United States

Definitely takes me back...My cousins had a tire swing hanging from a tree and we would spend hours out there on the swing. GREAT memories, thanks so much for sharing! By the way, that tree is HUGE!

20 Nov 2007 4:04pm

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

Great shot, like it. I just remembered when I was a little boy...
(U can see me at the age of seven in my "about" section)

20 Nov 2007 4:08pm

Amir from ?, United States

Little brave boy, he seems enjoying the hight

20 Nov 2007 4:16pm

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

Excellent angle and fabulous light!

20 Nov 2007 5:00pm

Rebel Streetshooter from NYC, United States

An overall wonderful image. The Tree Swing does evoke one to daydream of days gone by...sighhhhhhhhh.

20 Nov 2007 5:43pm

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Very nice picture Mandy. Great angle. I wish I could smell the eucalyptus tree fragrance!

20 Nov 2007 7:42pm

peter from oosterwolde, Netherlands

fabulous brown-blue colour contrast. Congatulations with this one!!

20 Nov 2007 7:43pm

Ed von Ems from Mealhada, Portugal

Good shot, in the right moment!

20 Nov 2007 9:21pm

Laurie from Lincoln, United States

Wonderful, life-filled capture, Mandy! =-)

20 Nov 2007 10:13pm

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Mmmmmmmm, all the most precious childhood memories come flooding back to me when I gaze at this piece, dear friend. Amazing, amazing shot. The light and tones in this shot are absolutely totally wonder-filled. I love it. :)

20 Nov 2007 11:48pm

Rags from Plano, United States

ah, to be young! memories of my father and i are flowing back into my head. Your image makes me miss Africa. The trees, the grass...i miss home.

21 Nov 2007 2:30am

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