They didn't quite know where they were heading on this particular day but somehow, the idea of getting into a canoe and paddling their way across the quiet, sleepy hamlet seemed to entice the three adventurers. The youngest was amused by the ripples in the water that his paddle made while his father muttered "just paddle son....I should have chosen the larger canoe because this one is riding mighty low".
As they reached the dense wooded land on the other side, their curiosity was peaking ever higher. What laid beyond, in the depths of the forested area? Would they be safe in going further into the thickened overgrowth?
With a shrill voice...the youngest of the trio let out a sudden shriek, crossing his legs, doubling over in great discomfort. Both his father and his older brother stopped dead in their tracks, looking back, at first in shock, at the little one's unexpected agony. His father stood for a moment without moving then, ever so calmly, reached out for his youngest son's shoulder, placing his hand firmly down upon it.
"I told you, Son," he said, shaking his head, "always go to the bathroom BEFORE we get into the boat!"
ETA: (Sorry MIchelle...but this one begged me to give it one of my old-time comments! LOL)
The word that popped into my head when I voted this one was "gentle" - there's an overarching sense of gentleness and peacefulness thoughout this photo. The careful way they're paddling, the careful way they seem to be sitting. The softness of the light touching the leaves just across the way. And none of this would carry in color, I don't think - black and white is perfect. An excellent memory!
I get a nice calm feeling looking at this. Processing is nice although maybe a touch dark. There doesnt seem to be enough interest throughout the frame to keep the eye wandering around
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