4/19/13

16/52

"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013."


the 52 project: 16/52.

[52 project participants who inspired me last week: still moving swiftlypicking wild mountain berries, rebekka seale and of course Che and Fidel]

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Ever since first watching the trailer for Project Wild Thing a few months ago, I've wondered what steps I can take to help Gracie fall in love with nature (the free wonder product!). "Forest": the place and all that it represents - a word that I ache to hear spontaneously emerge from the mouth of my 22 month old. Last weekend as we were wrapping up a family dinner at Grandpa's (who lives in the heart of the city), I told Gracie we were going out for a short walk before bed. She responded to the news with "forest?", warming my heart. Into the woods we went (a few days later), to explore, gather rocks and pinecones and wear flowers in our hair. Happily venturing off the beaten path, our Grace is becoming quite the little nature lover.

Asking to have her finds tucked safely into a pocket ("zip it"), deviating from the trail on her own for the first time, smelling as many purple flowers as time would allow, the soft glow of late afternoon sun - these are a few of the things I will remember about this day.

A forest frolic in Pacific Spirit Park, Vancouver, B.C. 

7 comments:

  1. she looks magical. wonderful photos.

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    1. Thanks, Amy. It's quite a magical forest, we've been going there ever since she was a tiny baby!

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  2. You really are so talented Melinda, I just love your photography style so much! What a beautiful forest too, looks like Grace had such a wonderful time! xo

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    1. Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for your comments on my photography style - it's something I'm really trying to be consistent with and am keen to improve upon (in terms of technique and creativity). I'm so glad Grace is developing a love for that forest. Hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend!

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  3. What beautiful pictures! And such a pretty little girl. I landed here via Jennifer from Forever Lovely's Project 52 post :)

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  4. Thanks Sarah! I love Jennifer's blog and am flattered that she chose Grace and I as a favourite. Love your sweet family pics on "Hey Jude"!

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  5. OHHH my God!!! Those pictures are gorgeous. Your daughter is a doll. She has really nice eyes.

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