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My wife and I are only children so watching our two kids grow up has been particularly interesting and a little bit confusing. On the one hand I’ve never seen such animosity between individuals as these two have displayed when fighting. It’s bone-chilling really. On the other hand, I’ve never seen such love and concern shared between two people though you generally have to look very closely to identify it. The relationship is certainly intense; they scream loudly when frustrated but hug tight when the moment is right.
This past weekend we traveled again to the beach for a little camping–our favorite getaway. I took this shot on our last day and even while peering through the eyepiece knew I had nabbed one of those unbelievably sweet but fleeting moments of love. I knew it would soon be replaced by rivalry so I soaked it in for as long as I could…about 45 seconds it turns out. In this photo I see a glimpse of their future–one where the rivalries of childhood are largely gone and what’s left is a deep and abiding love for each other. They’ll go on to have their own separate lives but in good times and bad, I hope they’ll always be able to reunite, hold hands and gain a little strength from each other.
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Nice shot Chris!
Really a beautiful image. I can attest to the love and fighting my sister and I witnessed together.
This is a beautiful photo and moment. Siblings really are the best… I say that as a person lucky enough to have a wonderful friendship with my brother. We still annoy each other sometimes, but he’s one of my favorite people in the world.
this is so beautiful. i have a boy and a girl and yes the rivalry is definitely bone chilling but there are beautiful moments for sure. they say (not sure who!) that the more rivalry there is when young the more they will love each other later – hmmm, don’t know about that one but a beautiful pic. thank you.
p.s. found you through Corinna!
Way to capture the moment. This shot is so good, it almost looks staged. Great job!
wow, this photo brings so much memories of my childhood! My sister and I were very close growing up as well and there comes a time when the rivalries go away.. I still remember that like it was yesterday!
Now that we are grown up we often talk about those days when we were younger and fought so much.. it’s comical now.. but it was so serious back then!
Such a great moment! I love this shot and think this will be one the kids will look back at years from now and really love.
I grew up the middle child of 3, and I can tell you we fought quite a bit throughout the years. (as do my girls now who will find any excuse to challenge each other.) But somehow, sometime we realized we’ll be all that’s left once our parents are gone and *that* is why we value what we have.
The beach and sea air must help facilitate these moments. We have a shot of our children at the beach that unequivocally states “joy & communion”. They are now 20 and 23 and share a trust and connection that I, being an only child myself, envy.
Beautiful moment captured forever!
A poignant comment, and a nice picture that accompanies it. A beautiful moment you have immortalized for them. Beautiful, Christopher …
Beautiful shot. You obviously cherish your family dearly, and it shows in your words and images.
Aww, their clipped hands, their deep smile, they sure are connected (for that moment at least from what you say
, super romantic and i love the moving waves behind, with the echo of the striped skirt of your daughter. Lovely & lovely ! You have & are a beautiful family, Christopher*
Beatiful capture of this specific moment
well done for this shot
my compliments, Chris, for this beautiful and intense post. father, like you, I understand your concerns but also the awareness that the road that runs through our children are the result of our educational choices. it is true, their future is always in our thoughts. the photo is wonderful and better than that you could not show your love for them, well done Chris
Love and hate (probably too strong a word in this case) are just opposite sides of the same coin. Happily it tends to be the former that has the stronger influence – and more so as the sibling rivalry fades with age.
A nicely taken shot to keep in the family archives that will bring memories flooding back to them – as well as the two of you.
An amazing moment “caught in time”. I love the laughter on your daughter’s face and the joy it is bringing your son. I love this photo! This is a photo to cherish..
A moving picture, Christopher. As well as your text.
What a wonderful and heart-touching candid, a pure moment glimpsed and caught like amber, in time!
What a sweet and lovely photo. It also looks they are best friends too
My brought grew up fighting like cats and dogs, but on the complete other hand defended and protected each other no matter what. We don’t fight anymore and are really best friends
super lovely shot
actually i’m an only child also and i just can’t bear when my daughters fight, though my wife – who has a brother – keeps telling me this is normal
such a great shot Chris. Enjoy these moments, this is what we live for.
Oh..I just love this momentary capture of sibling love. And – as you said – it’s fleeting..and the fighting is often fierce – but beneath it all they’ll always have each other!!!
Great moment you capture. At the end …. love survived, i know it from my own childhood. Good selective and subtle post!
such a lovely and sweet image!
innocence and elegant photography – perfect match. great composed, Chris … ahoj K
a really beautiful moment which you caught on time..
sibling rivalry is most common.. i’ve had my fair share with my siblings… but at the end of the day.. blood is always thicker than water.
a very sweet shot. our two oldest (boy & girl) are 16 months apart and our daughter followed every move her brother made. seems a lifetime ago. you’ve made me cry.
a lovely moment!
Beautiful picture. Nice capture
Let me reiterate what everyone has already said,…truly a beautiful shot.