**Welcome to August 2013 Photography Forum Challenge.**

Youth - young, budding, full of life, new, fresh,

Young at heart...

What is youthful in your world?

Make us smile and say 'Aww'!

Two images per member per week.
Image size: No larger than:
800pixels X 600pixels
and 200KB

Terrific challenge!  Bill and I have two brand-new babies in our family.  My niece and her husband had a little girl on July 12th, and Bill's nephew and his wife had a little boy last week.  We'll most likely see our new great-niece this month, but the great-nephew lives in Ohio.  I'll do my best to get some pics of her, and to also think outside that obvious box a bit.  Thanks, Clive!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Quote - Terrific challenge!  Bill and I have two brand-new babies in our family.  My niece and her husband had a little girl on July 12th, and Bill's nephew and his wife had a little boy last week.  We'll most likely see our new great-niece this month, but the great-nephew lives in Ohio.  I'll do my best to get some pics of her, and to also think outside that obvious box a bit.  Thanks, Clive!

Congratulations to you and Bill, Tara.

Thank you for the challenge Clive.

God bless.

The fascination of children who make a super audience.

 

This air ambulance was on a mission in my home town of Chard in Somerset, UK.

Congratulations, Tara and Bill!

Thanks for the cute pic, Jeff! A perfect 'lift off' for the challenge.

WHat a fine idea for a challenge, CLive.  

And congratulations with the little new members of your family, Tara and Bill :)

Excellent challenge idea Clive! You are so super creative with your topics!

Well done Jeff with the first image of the youthful audience!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Excellent beginning Jeff :-)

A wonderful challenge, Clive.

Congratulations, Bill and Tara ♥

And Jeff, what a very nice start by this superb photo.

Many greetings to all.

Thanks, everybody!  :)  New babies are always welcome.  They don't call me "Auntie" for nothing!  :P

 

Great way to open the challenge, Jay.  I love their attentive straight line.  SO cute!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Isn't she cute, this young monkey? It sure is ready for a nap, I think.

Here's David, Anna and Tamara. (three of our grandchildren) This lamb is bottle-fed by Anna, because the mother is deceased. The lamb is called Teddy.

Awwww Jacomina... How adorable - both images.

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Thank you dear Carin :)

Both are superb shots Jacomina.

OH WOW! So beautiful shots, Jacomina :-) 

Thank you both, Jeff and Helle.

You all make me happy :)

Here is my first - a baby zebra captured on my recent visit to Thornybush Game Reserve in South Africa.

 

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Twins having their first 'taste' of the ocean! Captured in Amanzimtoti, South Africa.

 

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Two excellent shots Carin.

Carin  I do like the shot of yout giraffe, but dont you think its neck is a bit short ;-)

And it is a wonderful shot of the family in the shore.

Whahaha @ Helle... Oh my word - I am fast asleep!

I will change it now to zebra!

I had a great laugh now! :):)

 

Thanks Jeff!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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HAHAA So plz delete what i wrote and this too after that :))

What wonderful pictures!  I think this month is going to have a really high "Awwwwwwwww" factor.  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

This is Max who is a Border Terrier coss puppy and belongs to my daughter.

Just like Jacomina's lamb, this one is also hand reared, one of two whose mother died soon after they were born two weeks ago.

My first for the "Ag, shame...!" gallery!

Oh, how cute and lovely the entries are.

Especially those giraffe, which is 'crossed' with a zebra. :D

Must have been a "Zebra Crossing"....

Quote - Must have been a "Zebra Crossing"....

That's personable found, Clive, so funny devised! :D

(hope my English word-use is correct ;-))

Jacomina and Clive - are you laughing at me??? Giraffe / zebra - whatever!

Jeff - you doggy is so cute and Clive - that lamb is a real AWWWWWWWWWW.... completely off the cute scale!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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so lovely pictures from Jeff, Carin and Jacomina! I had a long absence in this Forum Challenge - this month I will try to post again!

... hand free cycling to the lake and summer - youth can do this! ... best childhood memories :)

Awww Priska - the ducklings are so adorable and yes - being as free as a child - wonderful memories indeed!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Quote - Jacomina and Clive - are you laughing at me??? Giraffe / zebra - whatever!

No I'm not laughing at you dear Carin, I just find it really great fun.

Wie süss, liebe Priska.

Two lovely looking pictures, my friend!

Jacomina - It is completely ok to laugh at me - I'm laughing at myself....

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Not laughing AT you, Dierbaar ... just laughing NEAR you!  LOL!  :P

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Tara - I'm still laughing about my EPIC FAIL too!!! I was just telling Ray and the tears were running as I told him!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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I am way behind.

I did not receive any e-bots of anyone commenting or uploading pictures for the challenge.

Here is my 2 for the week.

My first a new addition to my Aunt's house a thorough bred Jack Russel called Vlekkie.

He is a male dog. A capture captured this morning.

My second a youthfull poppy seed and a stop over for a Orange Ladybug.

Blessed day and week one and all.

God bless.

Christo - Vlekkie is so cute. Those short legged Jack Russells are adorable. My brother has got a female and I swear she must just read and write - she is so intelligent!

The poppy seed is always gorgeous!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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so sweet Vlekkie! fit perfect!!

Two superb uploads, Christo.

And how lovely Vlekkie is!

Your second one has a great focus, I love it too!

Thank you Carin,Priska and Jacomina.

Blessed day and week.

God bless.

Superb uploads everyone.

God bless.

SO wonderful uploads, friends. Havent got anything to post in this genre, unfortunately.

Quote - SO wonderful uploads, friends. Havent got anything to post in this genre, unfortunately.

Don't you have a small fungal for us, dear Helle?

I'm sure you can find one ;-)

and ifn't you, then Magnus will.

Quote - Don't you have asmallfungalfor us, dearHelle?

I'm sure you can find one ;-)

and ifn't you, then Magnus will.

 

Weelll there are not many fungi at this time of the year and not in this dry period either. So i dont find any interesting ridht these days. :)

Sad to hear that you do not have anything to upload Helle.

Who knows maybe something youthful will come along your way the next couple of weeks.

God bless.

So sorry for you, dear Helle.
Here there was a period of heavy rain,
which came after everything was indeed terribly dry.
I thought it was in Denmark also the case.

I'm sure you'll get something small for your eyes this month.
So 'watch your way', my friend!
:tt1:

Oink!

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

Superb upload 3DGuy.

God bless.

Oink! Oink!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Here is two fresh captures captured Sunday inside my flat.

My first a very youtful capture of a very young girl called Jana.

Friends came to visit Sunday.The visitors ids The Proud grandfather and grandmother of this beautiful innocent young girl a pure gift from God.

 

My second also a capture captured inside my flat on Sunday is of my youngest daughter. i trust everyone will enjoy both these youthful captures.

Blessed day and week.

God bless.

Two lovely girls and images Christo!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Thank you Carin.

God bless.

So many wonderful pictures! 

I really like this picture with the parents and the two sweets in red by Meisiekind!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

Thanks Bernie!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Okay! Youth loves to party! 

Here I post two contributions of a BBQ party
we had at our fraternity house some weeks ago.

This first picture shows two normally very funny guys
of our young members who had duty at the grill.
Actually here they look a bit enervated because
Bernie the paparazzo is shooting around!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

What is better than dancing after dinner!

The only problem was that the girl was a little
taller than this boy and he was also
already a little drunken - LOL!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

LOL... Oh to be young again! Great party images Bernie!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Superb capture Bernie.

God bless.

My son at the club championships :) He's the one doing the kick...

 

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

very cool picture

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

3D - awesome action image! Love it!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Everyone's photos are great!

Here is one of a Mexican Bean Beetle Larvae. He's a tiny thing about 1/4 inch long.

 

 

Such wonderful photos, everybody!  This is a fun challenge!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Cool beetle or "beatle", if it is the later his name could be Ringo? 

That sounds a bit Mexican, doesn't it?

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

 So, here's a possible photography first - have you ever seen a duckling sneeze before???

 Well, here you go!!!

 If it is, in fact, actually sneezing.......but hey, it looks sure enough like it to me.

 Carl.

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I'm not homophobic - I love my house!

Bakapo & Carl - very sweet images!

Those ducklings are adorable!!!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Amazing uploads everyone.

I seem to have not received any e-mails regarding the photography challenge.

God bless.

I am enjoying this challenge!

Thanks for joining; Bernie, 3DGuy, Bakapo and Carl!!

My second "Ag, shame...!" - Pippa the lamb and my youngsters.

What a lovely tender picture!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

Superb capture Clive.

God bless.

WOW, what wonderful uploads are here to admire.

Big compliments to everyone!
This month of August is such a 'cool' item, just my cup of tea :D !

Yesterday I was attention to this tiny beginning of a chestnut tree.

Behind this little one, was a giant of 'a Father or Mother-Chestnut'.

Wishing you all a lovely day.

Little ones in a bubble.

 

Superb captures and uploads Mies.

God bless.

Thank you, Christo

God bless.

Wowser!  Such excellent shots! 

@ Jacomina:   I like the way you think, my friend.  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Clive - Awwwww - off the cute scale!

Jacomina - awesome new growth and I love the kids in the bubbles!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Thank you so much, Tara and Carin.

Wishing you all a very fine weekend, surrounded by youth. :)

Here are my next "youth" images:

This lioness is patiently waiting for her cubs to eat before she does...

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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This is a peek-a-boo image of Kayla I took a while ago!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Two great uploads Carin.

God bless.

Wonderful shots, Carin!  I can't believe how much Kayla has grown up!!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Aren't those zebra's with teeth, Carin?....

Oh, I had a great giggle about what Clive wrote!
I admire you two new uploads here, dear Carin,
especially that picture of Kayla is such a surprise, and also quite funny to see.

Love to you all :)
My week begins with a big smile, due to Clive, Carin and Kayla. :)

And here my first for this week.

Saturday I saw this group walking, while I was on my bike to go shopping at the vegetable market.
What a pleasure I had to met this group.

They had to carry out various assignments blindfolded, and I could take several pictures of it, so much fun. I enjoyed it very much.

It is a group of boy scouts, which is called in this region of the country: the gnomes.

Thanks all! Clive - are you laughing near me??? :):)

Jacomina - that is so sweet. They are probably learning about trust!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Quote - Jacomina - that is so sweet. They are probably learning about trust!

Thank you, dear Carin.

And that could be very well true. :)

These two girls I met in a mall. I had to look at them, so cheerful, fun and enjoying an ice cream. Unfortunately there was not light enough, and I only had my little old Sony, because my good camera was away for repair.

wow Jacomina, both pictures fresh and young, as Carin said, so very sweet!

.... and Carin, just wonderful picture of wonderful happy Kayla!

thats my grandniece Charlotte, have seen her for the first time at the get-together for a funeral service... thats family life... she looks so very much like my late beloved older sister..

My niece :)

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

oh, so cute and ful of sun!

Thank you Priska.

And your Charlotte has such a radiant face,

as your niece too, 3DGuy; such a cute expression.

I love all these kid pics!  :)  What a delight!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Priska how typical is life these days. One omnly see family members attending funarels or weddings. Superb upload Priska.

Wonderful uploads Mies and 3Dguy.

God bless.

Priska how typical is life these days. One omnly see family members attending funarels or weddings. Superb upload Priska.

Wonderful uploads Mies and 3Dguy.

God bless.

My two uploads for the week.

My first a youthful white rosebud captured on camera yesterday using two close up filters (+1 and +2) screwed onto my 75-300mm lens.

The roses is situated next to the entrance at the back of our Complex.

My second some youthfull peaches in the garden on the premises of our Complex.

A capture captred yesterday on the premises of our Complex where I reside.

God bless.

So beautiful, Christo!

God bless.

A new week and 6 days to go to see the end of another month. My last two uploads for the new week. Visited the same roses that I have captured and uploaded yesterday with the difference that i had wonderful morning light on the roses. here is my first upload a youtful rose with another older white rose forming the background.

My second some youthful delicate yellow flowers. Somewhat over exposed using my pop up flash,but the sharpest result that I could get for today capturing these flowers on camera. Blessed day and week.

God bless.

early bird catch the worm as we say or the perfect light as you are doing! beautiful pictures, the girls and the flowers!

What a lovely soft rose and color Christo!

I don't know the name of the other flower, but I like your happy looking shot of it.

Have a blessed week to come too, my friend.

Thank you Priska and Mies.

God bless.

Beautiful flowers Christo!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

Elliott Erwitt

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Thank you Carin.

God bless.

My nephew Fred playing peek-a-boo in the garden.

I've just made this into a large canvas as a present for my Dads 65th bitrthday - he hasn't seen it yet!

Carl.

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I'm not homophobic - I love my house!

Superb capture and upload  Rockstrider.

God bless.

The youth of a butterfly :D

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

Amazing upload 3DGuy.

God bless.

What joyfully entries, Rockstrider and 3DGuy!

My first for this week is a detail of my today-upload, which I called The sparkling joy of youth.

Love it Mies.

God bless.

Thank you, Christo!

God bless.

It weas today that, when I came out of the store, and put the groceries in my bike bags, this girl came to me and said: "Today I offer you a flower, here you are"; and she was lauphing such very sweet to me, so I asked her if I could first make a picture of her with that flower. Smile :)

Adorable girl and capture Mies.

God bless.

Thank you again my friend :)

God bless.