Like this vervet monkey mom, all parents strive to protect and nurture their babies, and work to sustain their healthy growth. And this vervet mom, like so many parents, knows that the world can be a hostile place, even for babies. As this new year begins, hostility does not seem to be in retreat.
The first photo challenge of 2018, with the theme Growth, invites us to “evoke the excitement of entering a new year with a photo that shows growth”. This photo shows growth, or at least the potential for growth. Would that more of us across the globe could enter this new year with excitement rather than trepidation.
I took this photo in our garden in South Africa. Sadly, monkeys are persecuted by many, including gardeners. I don’t usually use special editing effects, but in this case the use of monochrome and a touch of a water painting effect adds, I think, to the poignancy of the image.
Posted by Carol
January 16, 2018 at 8:00 am
That’s one innocent capture and perfect for the growth caption.
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January 16, 2018 at 2:39 pm
Thanks so much. I really appreciate your comment.
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January 16, 2018 at 5:28 pm
You’re welcome ☺️☺️
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January 7, 2018 at 6:23 pm
That’s a simply wonderful shot, enhanced by sensitive editing. Lovely.
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January 10, 2018 at 3:24 am
Thank you Margaret.
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January 7, 2018 at 1:57 pm
Beautiful photo
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January 10, 2018 at 3:22 am
Thanks Nikki.
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January 6, 2018 at 7:46 am
Awwww, what a gorgeous shot!
-Emma
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January 6, 2018 at 7:28 pm
Thanks Emma.
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January 6, 2018 at 3:31 am
Very nice photo. I like the effects you chose.
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January 6, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Thanks very much Graham.
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January 5, 2018 at 11:51 pm
Beautifully composed, Carol.
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January 6, 2018 at 7:23 pm
Thanks so much Tish.
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January 5, 2018 at 4:02 am
This is a heart touching capture. Beautiful.
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January 5, 2018 at 6:25 am
Thank you Himanshi.
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January 5, 2018 at 2:17 am
Happy New Year, Carol!
May this country, and the world, be better at the end of this one, than at the start.
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January 5, 2018 at 6:07 am
Happy New Year to you and your family. Thank you and I hope so too.
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January 5, 2018 at 12:33 am
An excellent and tender image – beautiful!
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January 5, 2018 at 6:04 am
Thank you Eliza.
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January 4, 2018 at 10:59 pm
Great direction to with the challenge!
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January 5, 2018 at 6:00 am
Thank you Robert.
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