there was a moment, when he refused taking my hand and requested me to let him go. I was proud of him though, but my heart sank… he doesn’t need me. but deep inside I know thats exactly the whole journey is for … that one day he swims alone in the sea of life.

Beautiful pictures. What a brave boy he is - but he will always need you in some form or another....You in turn will always be there for him too.... that is what our journey is for..... ????? · 2009-07-27: 15:31

WOW! Fantastic photos! Did someone else take the first two? Or did you set up the camera on a timer? Amethystia · 2009-07-27: 16:39

excellent underwater shots! No 1 is superb! Riyaz · 2009-07-27: 16:41

And taht day you'll be sure you've done and excellent work. Very beautiful photos of a great moment. Thanks a lot for sharing! ????? · 2009-07-27: 17:07

Stunning clearness in these lovely pictures... and I know exactly what you feel! Unchained · 2009-07-27: 18:56

These are beautiful for both the photos and the sentiment. I took a class once called "raising capable people" and I've always liked the idea that along with the basics, what we want if for our kids to do well on their own. DancingDolphin · 2009-07-27: 19:22

perfect pictures, and wonderful message! opary · 2009-07-27: 20:53

Fun pictures! CwhatiC · 2009-07-27: 20:58

WOW, I didn't expect it to happen so soon :))) ! Even before I got to read your commentary, I thought that he shows no fear - all he needed was your reassuring calm smiling face, and he had that . He looks like a cute little blue frog in a wide blue world :) It must have felt like the first step on the moon for him, floating while walking in a new world. He will always need you, the heart to heart connection will always be there.....like it shows in the second pic. Wonderful pictures, thank you... I'm giggling and feel happy ! redro · 2009-07-27: 21:09

This is a different kind of fish that I was used to see in your underwater shots! :-) Superb as usual. So are your words. So true... I miss you, dear Monika. I absolutely must come back to your blog more often! Hope you and your beautiful family are all fine :-) Madoc · 2009-07-27: 21:27

He will always need you in one way or another, the relationship will just grow and change for the both of you. You must be very proud, but I see how you could have the feelings of sadness as well. #4 is a great shot of him on his own. etodd80 · 2009-07-27: 23:28

FANTASZTIKUS látvány.......... vterezia · 2009-07-28: 00:17

These are fantastic. I would love to knw how you shot these. ????? · 2009-07-28: 00:37

Nagyon jó képek... azért várhatók voltak azek a képek... :) kopaczandras · 2009-07-28: 01:07

amazing how we push them to let go and then feel sad when they do enjoy slowpete · 2009-07-28: 01:25

congratulations .. it looks he has good tutor :) extralarge · 2009-07-28: 02:51

you don't HAVE to let him go, he will need you all the time. even when he's one his own, you'll always be his reference point. believe me... i know from experience. :-) stormfish · 2009-07-28: 03:47

p.s. the water reflections, the mirroring, the light beams and shadows on these pics, as well on the ground as the distant walls, are absolutely stunning - if one of these doesn't make the frontpage, i will loose my faith in the mike's of photoblog... :-) stormfish · 2009-07-28: 07:44

was waiting for this moment, im sharing that smiles in two, what a complicity... adding the last so as to be able to come back to this post whenever i want, it smells to freedom here! TIM927 · 2009-07-28: 08:22

Oh wow! you have a very nice set Crisp , Clean and Clear! not to mention its underwater photography! very nice post! thank you so much for sharing! blackhawk1552 · 2009-07-28: 16:40

You have many years of sharing experience and having fun together to look forward to...of course one day he will go his own way to discover himself and the world around him...but these great bonds and moments you share now set up a life time of returning to each other... Brilliant photos :-) ????? · 2009-07-28: 21:31

1# and 4# in my favs :--) great photos! ????? · 2009-07-29: 05:12

#4 is so good... LampadaMervelha · 2009-07-29: 08:45

delightful :) Cabecilha · 2009-07-29: 10:52

Beautiful photos. I like the reflections and colors... on the background I see like a ghostly presence... I like all the photos. Yes, the sea of life :-) ????? · 2009-07-29: 12:28

I love the last one. I know exactly what you are saying as well about them needing us.. right now my new little one has been on a monitor for his lungs and heart..it puts it all in perspective.. mlcwikla · 2009-07-29: 23:12

marvelous, marvelous and marvelous. storytaylor · 2009-07-30: 11:32

Csodálatos képek. Gratulálok:) erzsok · 2009-07-30: 13:17

Nagy búvár lesz belőle! fantassztikus képek! ciripbogar · 2009-07-31: 03:10

Amazing! :) NAYADES · 2009-07-31: 17:08

gorgeous images JuliaGotz · 2009-08-04: 11:01

Super post! yellodog · 2009-08-04: 14:11

i like first photo... a woman's hair is swimming in the water, and she is in the light... very good photo... pezzetta · 2009-08-06: 12:25

These are just wonderful! I love the feeling, colour and how you put the fisheye into practical use! Excellent work! Bergur · 2009-08-06: 12:53

awesome! kif123 · 2009-08-08: 17:25

TOO TRUE. ????? · 2009-08-13: 17:13

wow,,,at last I found where I had made the last comment lol,,,I was startign to feel hungry here and Julián is askign for breakfast :))) Was great having a walk in your blog again, it is always a pleasure, and I missed it, Hope you all are ok there!! (breakfast time now;) TIM927 · 2009-08-22: 04:44

NA ELERKEZETT EZ AZ IDO IS) CSAK GYOZZETEK USZNI A KIS HALACSKA UTAN! millio puszi natasa7 · 2009-08-25: 09:32

amazing pictures! especially the first one.. i really enjoyed this post! olgit · 2009-08-25: 15:38

oh men... you gave ma goose bumps Dragana · 2009-08-29: 05:05

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