Love Thursday: February 28th, 2008

There's something I love about an image of a man caring for a young child.  And it's not just pictures of my husband with our daughter, either.  I think it has something to do with the fact that often men are expected to be strong, stoic,  and capable of subduing any signs of vulnerability -- so when I see a man being particularly tender or attentive with a child, I feel like I've been let in on a little secret. 

The photograph above was taken this past weekend:  a friend asked me to take pictures of her young daughters.  We met at a park, and I was so happy that her husband, B, decided to join us.  With the aid of my long 70-200mm lens, I was able to capture this special moment between daddy and daughter.  Thanks, B, for letting me in on the secret.

 Happy Love Thursday, everyone.  Please leave your links of images of love in the comments section, below -- and for inspiration, please check out the lovely image by Addicted to Coke left in the Shutter Sisters Flickr Pool.

And may you witness a tiny, secret moment of love today. 

Comments

[nikkipolani]

http://nikkipolani.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/love-thursday-simple/

Wonderful shot, Karen! I love the delight in the girl's smile.

[tracey]

Karen, this reminded me of a great story--
http://maypapers.blogspot.com/2008/02/not-just-another-pretty-sunset.html
Happy Love Thursday my sister.

[Elisa]

So lovely.

Here is a recent favorite of my husband and daughter.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/etherealelle/2297801100/

Happy Love Thursday!

[Christine]

Happy Love Thursday!

http://www.thebeanblog.com/2008/02/28/love-thursday-02282007/

[shelbi]

my photo this week is dedicated to a very courageous friend who is facing a very challenging season. jen, i love you and am praying you a pathway to healing.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/keeperofthechocolates/2297163258/

[kelly rae roberts]

i'm loving love thursdays.

http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/2008/02/love-thursdays-self-portrait-challenge.html

[kt]

This was "a little secret moment of love" I witness 3 years ago from my daughter Jazz to her sister Iris. I'm glad I found the camera that morning and took a photo, so I wouldn't forget it. Happy Love Thursday! katy http://kt40.wordpress.com/2007/09/10/263/

[megan]

love dad pics. here's my "love" this week:

http://www.mentalinventory.blogspot.com/

[Hay]

Wow, thank you Karen for the link to my (addictedtocoke)s photo :).
What a gorgeous image of father and daughter you captured. I too think it's a special thing. Seeing my Dad with my daughter, through her eyes he is a hero, it really brought out a new appreciation in me for him.

[Lois Lane]

thanks for that photo, karen. your daughter is so sweet with the little monkey doll and that infectious smile. here's my contribution this week... not artistic, just a snapshot of love.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/superha/2290862138/

[mel from freak parade]

Hooray! Love Thursday! I love looking at everyone's pictures.

54 years of marriage and full of joy says love to me......

http://flickr.com/photos/muckyyuck/2295025163/

[anita]

I saw these women in the Cimeterie de Montmartre in Paris. It was clear they weren't tourists but were there to visit the grave of someone they both loved. The way they interacted spoke of many shared experiences and secrets...I followed them out of the cemetary and got this shot. I hope my friendships endure the way their's has.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thrivestyle/1365948163/in/set-72157601904897235/

[bonggamom]

I'm so happy that Love Thursday has returned! Sorry I'm late in joining the party, but I've found you again and I'll be back again and again ...

It's wonderful to be saying this once more... Happy Love Thursday!


http://bonggamom.blogspot.com/2008/02/welcome-back-love-thursday.html

[Secret Agent Mama]

I love moments like that within my family, but I also love being witness to them!

This week, my photo was inspired by a snack. I am the lead teacher for the one year old group at our home school co-op, and when I administer snack to the kids, they love it! They all come running to the table with big, wide smiles. It's so adorable. My kids love to have snack, too. It has the power to change the mood of the day even!

Here's to snacks, and the enjoyment of them...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/secretagentmama/2297310359/

or

http://secretagentmama.com/blog/2008/02/28/love-thursday-3/

[Secret Agent Mama]

I love moments like that within my family, but I also love being witness to them!

This week, my photo was inspired by a snack. I am the lead teacher for the one year old group at our home school co-op, and when I administer snack to the kids, they love it! They all come running to the table with big, wide smiles. It's so adorable. My kids love to have snack, too. It has the power to change the mood of the day even!

Here's to snacks, and the enjoyment of them...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/secretagentmama/2297310359/

or

http://secretagentmama.com/blog/2008/02/28/love-thursday-3/

[alison]

ya... dad and child... there's this magical energy that radiates around them. here's my entry for love thursday. happy love thursday!

http://www.mettaville.blogspot.com/

[Bunny]

Happy Love Thursday!
http://flickr.com/photos/motherbunny/2298198048/

[DanaB]

What a priceless memory this photgraph will be for the wee girlie and her daddy and mommy!

I took a walk down memory lane for Love Thursday today

http://www.ourwindowswideopen.wordpress.com

~~

[bleeding espresso]

That is one cute photo!

I'm sharing some symbols of love I found during a recent trip to Sicily:

http://bleedingespresso.com/2008/02/love-thursday-hearts-in-savoca-sicily.html

[Shelli]

I feel the same way about watching my husband play with my son. Beautiful photo!

And here's my entry. Thanks!

http://www.mamaofletters.com/Mama_of_Letters/Camera_Happy.html#1

[Bipolarlawyercook]

Happy LT, all, wishing you lots of happy moments today. Here's mine:
http://bipolarlawyercook.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/love-thursday-2/

[Lauren C.]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23924687@N03/2297448157/

Happy Day to All!!!!!

[Cherrye]

I like that, too! Happy LT everyone!

Cherrye

http://my-bella-vita.blogspot.com/2008/02/ti-amo-too.html

[maya]

In that same vein ... daddybaby hug:

http://springtreeroad.typepad.com/springtreeroad/2008/02/daddybaby.html

[Mrs. Eaves]

Happy Love Thursday!

http://camerashy.atomictumor.com/watching-the-elephants/0

[kristin]

little girls and thier daddies, something so beautiful and pure.
here is mine:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2297489453/?eOrig=2233000498

[Samantha D.]

Happy Love Thursday! I also love seeing Dads being particularly (sometimes uncharacteristically) gentle with their kids. I can't wait to see my husband as a Dad, starting this spring! He is going to be great at it! :-)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23872479@N02/2283893782/

[laura plouzek]

happy love thursday everyone!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/smilinglaura/2292625491/

[FireMom]

We're sporting some quiet moments this week.

http://stopdropandblog.com/2008/02/28/love-thursday-quiet-moments-alone-together/

[Amanda]

This photo helped me remember a fun story. Love & sacrifice go hand in hand!

http://amandasfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2008/02/love-thursday.html

[javacurls]

I'm new to your site and am really lovin' what I see & read!! Happy Love Thursday to everyone!

http://girlwithjavacurls.typepad.com/somewhere_in_the_middle/2008/02/love-thursdaysh.html

[maia]

Sunday mornings getting ready for church
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41159955@N00/2298337924/

[Ginna]

I love keeping my eyes open during the week to try to find something perfect for Love Thursday. It makes me feel like I have a higher calling or something.

I came into my living room a couple of days ago and found this waiting for me on my footstool. I know it was accidental, because my four yr old doesn't quite have the skills to have done it on purpose. He had just been playing with the bead necklace they had made at school the day before. It's just so perfect it really made me smile.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginnahendricks/2296822251/

Happy Love Thursday everybody!!

[Rebecca]

Here is mine. The ones I love, together.

http://rebeccassecretphotos.blogspot.com/2008/02/families-are-forever.html

[Kathleen]

Happy Love Thursday!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23630286@N05/2281781860/

[rachel]

gorgeous!

I was focusing on the love between girls and dogs
http://ourgaggleofgirls.com/agog/2008/02/28/love-thursday-puppy-love/

[Mir]

Happy Love Thursday!! http://wouldashoulda.com/2008/02/28/sometimes-love-is-a-laughing-cow/

[LaShawn]

Happy Love Day...

http://frazzledlashawn.com/2008/02/28/love-thursday-3/

[Karen G]

Happy lovethursday!

My contribution
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23132596@N07/2297635269/

[Jill]

How sweet! Happy Love Thursday. This is my first.
http://livelaughblog.com/2008/02/28/love-thursday-kissy-toes/

[maggie ann.]

Wonderful...

Here is mine, four months married:

http://mostsincerely.blogspot.com/2008/02/love-thursday-four-months-married.html

or

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mostsincerely/2296729921/

[merrymishaps]

I took a heart-shaped photo of my cat last week!
http://flickr.com/photos/merrymishaps/2289686188/

[cherryfizzy]

You're absolutely right...there's something about a man and his baby...even the canine kind!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cherryfizzy/2298484998/

happy thursday!

[Andie]

Here is my love day contribution.
http://wifemotherpainter.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/02/love-thursday-1.html
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[toyfoto]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/toyfoto/910807461/

Oh love. I was recently opining about how love isn't always what you think it is. And how that can sometimes trip you up.

http://ittybit.blogspot.com/2008/02/da-da-da-da-da.html

[Liz]

Nothing more than a snapshot, but I still get a warm-fuzzy when I look at him holding her in that little blanket sleeper. I miss those!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lizgrandmaison/2298544238/in/set-72157603864754556/

Happy Love Thursday, everyone!

[Tanya]

A refrigerator note for Love Thursday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanyamills/2298548180/

[Charlotte]

I found a shot of my husband and daughter sneaking icing off of her birthday cake. Yeah, I took the shot but still, she FELT like she was sneaking. :)

http://mothernaturesdaughter.blogspot.com/2008/02/love-thursday_28.html

['Sposita]

One of my recent-er favorite daddy-daughter snaps - letting your nose get pinched is pure love!

http://duskyshutterflies.blogspot.com/2008/02/if-this-isnt-love.html

[Lauren]

I am so in love with this site -

Here is my favorite of my husband and daughter -

http://flickr.com/photos/margotathena/549426001/