the love of family

Kate and her husband Nigel, photographed on Maenporth beach in Cornwall, England on November 22, 2008.

As I type this, it's morning in Falmouth, Cornwall. I'm waking up in my sister-in-law Kate's house -- my husband is English, and we've been visiting his family for the past 10 days.  I love visiting his family -- they're so close, and always welcome Marcus back home like the prodigal son, with open arms.  All of Marcus' family members (and there are many!) are unabashed about showing each other pure, genuine love -- and letting me capture amazing images like the one above.

Today (and for those of you in the United States, in the spirit of family-filled Thanksgivings), I'd love for you to share images of your family members expressing their love.

Comments

[kosenrufu mama]

thank you for this chance you give us, i love my family and we are also that kind of people who show their feelings and deep love each others... here some shots about that
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2008/02/buon-s-valentino.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23206424@N07/3054965283/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23206424@N07/2921460536/

[Marcie]

Truly wonderful image! Such an amazing display of love!!!!

[Karen G]

That's a great photo!

My cousin and her fiance, on a walk:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23132596@N07/3058651712/

[Puna]

That's a lovely, candid, telling photo. Here's my brother with my kids,

http://lifesignatures.wordpress.com/about/the-brother/

[Jen - Beebee Mod]

This is an act of love by my four-year old son:
http://americana.my-expressions.com/archives/11454_1807447140/315843

[Jean M Fogle]

It is nice when family doesnt mind getting their pictures taken, I love his expression.
the look of love is posted at my blog!
http://pixels-n-pen.blogspot.com

[Candy Cook]

Here they are... boys holding hands.. http://raisingexplorers.wildchildreserve.com/?p=993

[Katy]

http://flickr.com/photos/29536663@N04/2970837383/

This is my dad being himself, and my mum in the background...she is giving him the eye, but smiling as she does. They've been together for over 25 years.

[Karyn]

This would have to be mine.
http://www.mundanedetails.com/?p=1136

[Robin]

I don't have much since my family isn't like that, however my husband's family IS like that. i do have wedding pictures where we are happy. These were taken by mergeweddings.com

Dancing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hismuse/2734659205/in/set-72157605849984881/
Laughing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hismuse/2733093827/in/set-72157605849984881/
With MIL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hismuse/2733123137/in/set-72157605849984881/
My brother and I (we never show affection): http://www.flickr.com/photos/hismuse/2899433578/in/set-589592/

[Sarah]

What a great picture. Here's one of my brother and sister-in-law, caught unawares.

http://createeveryday.blogspot.com/2008/06/true-love.html

[Steph Wiese]

My in-laws are just amazing. My own family is cooky and great but if I could have designed the perfect second family these guys would have fit that mold. They are a huge picture taking family. When we do family shots we always take one serious/normal photo and then one really silly one. Always.

http://stephwiese.squarespace.com/blog/2008/11/25/giving-thanks-series-day-two-them.html

[Tracy]

My husband and daughter. I like the first photo of this blog post where she has her hand on his face: http://missabriyana.blogspot.com/2008/11/father-daughter-bonding.html

[Laurie]

I have always loved this shot I captured of my best friend and her family...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lsnjd/2362904258/in/set-72157604253079019/

It makes me happy to see them all walking together!

[Gail]

I have so many I wanted to share! ...here is my favorite of my grandchildren . brother and sister ...helping hand and adoring gaze!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22733432@N08/3058443517/

[Misty]

After my brother was released from Prison.

http://myinneraria.blogspot.com/2007/04/reunion.html

[Lauren]

LOVE the emotion that radiates from this photo - I can't help smilling! :)

[Jodyangel]

I'm realizing I don't have many photo's of people expressing to each other. Lots of my subjects are shy when I point the camera at them. But I did find a few gems. We are having dinner Thursday with 2 of my sons. I can't wait to break bread with them. Family is everything...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/2828112676/in/set-72157606672278497/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/2910675078/in/set-72157606672278497/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/2807020672/in/set-72157606672278497/

[Marcy]

Not the best shot, but I just love it-- a few days ago most of my uncles and aunts were in town along with many of my cousins, meeting my 9 month old son for the first time. I worried about him being overwhelmed by all the people, but he even sat in my cousin's lap for a while, content.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mightymarce/3055432618/in/photostream/

I'll also include some of my self-portraits with my son. Again, not great-- I'm still learning how to take these effectively. But here's a couple very cute ones. =)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mightymarce/2905968474/in/set-72157607643601524/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mightymarce/3029088168/in/set-72157607643601524/

[Wanda]

I am thankful that we are all still alive...my nuclear family:

http://whatwouldwandado.blogspot.com/2008/11/shutter-sisters-love-of-family.html

[jen lemen]

i love this shot! so honest.

[Julie Alvarez]

My family keeps getting bigger, I can't believe it.
My husband's eldest is expecting a baby, my three year old daughter is going to be an aunt! (and I am going to be a grandmother-in-law...):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliealvarez/3008093097/
Here's my daughter and her beloved cousin:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliealvarez/2378028716/in/set-72157605263305017/
Papa's day this year:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliealvarez/2585034769/in/set-72157605263305017/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliealvarez/2585867258/in/set-72157605263305017/
Playing with her grandma:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliealvarez/2926206668/in/set-72157605263305017/

[Cheryl Doran-Girard]

The lights of my life....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheryldoran-girard/3040872531/

[Kuky]

This is my first time leaving a comment. Here's my picture:

http://flickr.com/photos/kukorakin/3057575464/

[Kim McMechan]

It's finally happening. I"m noticing that my daughters actually LIKE each other.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/onwaterstreet/3062201097/

[Mom on the Run]

Thankful for family and time to spend with family.