Past Imperfect

Friday, August 03, 2007

Two helpful boys. They told us they missed the flood this time but five years ago it was badly flooded.

6 comments:

Bobkat said...: The flooding as bad where my family live in Gloucester.

It's nice to find two helpful young lads. Where I live so many of them seem to be antagonistic it's easy to forget there are just as many good kids around!

Michele sent me to say hello again!; 12:52 PM
Pat said...: bob-kat: the boy on the bike was very keen for us to walk in the other direction so we could see his garden. Maybe next time.; 4:12 PM
Michael K. Althouse said...: I love these photos, but this one speaks to me. I can't think of anything that says "serenity" more than a gently babbling brook.

Michele sent me,

Mike; 11:33 PM
Pat said...: Mike: I realised after I had taken the boys photos that we are not supposed to do that now, but that's a world I don't recogise.; 11:53 PM
carmilevy said...: The picture of the boys is just oblique enough that they can't be easily identified. I think you're pretty much in the clear in this case, Pat. But you're right: it's an issue I wrestle with every time I take my camera out in public.

Even taking pictures of my kids gives me pause: you never know what you'll also pick up in the background. Suffice to say I use very narrow depth of field to throw background elements waaaaay out of focus. Even so, I always worry about being challenged by strangers for even taking my camera out of its bag. I've got a 300mm lens on my Nikon - it's quite long and conspicuous, so I always fret when I use it.

Anyway, sorry for rambling. This is a lovely image....beautifully composed. I'm glad you shared it - and I'm also glad you were so kind on Michele's blog and on mine. I'll tuck in now, as it's been a long day and a long night.; 9:18 AM
Pat said...: Thanks Carmi! It's good to have your thoughts on this tricky subject.; 9:59 AM