Old Friends

My son has been asking to go through his "to keep" box recently. I finally relented and opened the time capsule filled with his first clothes, toys and special momentos that I thought were worth keeping. Within was his first friend, "Teddy!" He received Teddy at a baby shower when he was days old. Several years ago we put him away as he was getting worn thin and Gage was getting old enough to sleep without his buddy. Gage was thrilled to see his old friend and gave him a big hug. They spent some time chilling on the grass. I thought the shot fit with the human connection theme of the week as well.

[Elizabeth Youngs]

Great capture! Love the pov and tones! So sweet!

[bardejov]

So sweet. Beautiful shot.

[Not So Random Pics]

Great for the theme! Very nice focus & perspective.

[Simply Amanda]

Oh, I love this. There is just something so special about a boy and his teddy! Great pov and perspective here. A fav! Awesome for theme!

[Linda C]

This is absolutely precious! I love that he still has a special connection with Teddy. I'm an adult and have fond connections with a few stuffed animals from my childhood. Such a quintessential childhood memory. Fav!

[Zuzana]

So very very sweet!

[Lani 🌺]

How sweet! Love the POV & tones. Precious capture!

[Terry H]

I swear that I'm too old to be PMS'ing but this made my eyes water! I have a son who's 26 but I can close my eyes and see him as a young squirt hugging on his favorite stuffed animals! I LOVE THIS! Ok, now where's my Kleenex!!!!!

[Cheyenne Rebecca ツ]

So sweet!!!

[Robyn]

How sweet!

[Erinn Dubay]

What a wonderful story. Both of my kids have a stuffed animal that means a lot to them so this shot totally warms my heart! Perfect for the theme!

[eva]

Very sweet!

[Ann Stenson]

Aww.....Such a precious capture! : )

[Livia]

This is a fabulous shot for the theme. Love the composition and perspective. Teddy is a well-loved bear!

[Jolly]

So precious! He's curled up like a baby too with his old friend.

[Gark]

Wonderful!!

[Helen Davies]

Such a tender image. A great memory for the family album.

[Janna E.]

What a sweet story and an even sweeter shot to go with it!

[lexi]

OMG , I LOVE IT :) ! I have such a teddybear, too :DD

[samantha]

Awww what a lovely shot and perfect for the theme.....my little one is still very attached to his "Monkey" =)

[Cristina]

OH my goodness, this is just about the sweetest thing I've ever seen! I love how you've "captured" the bear's eyes - he seems like a sweet old fella!

[Sabine]

so sweet ! Love the focus on Teddy. I'm 46 but still have my old Teddy sitting on my bedside table ...

[michelle mcintyre]

Beautiful capture ...he looks like a wise old bear that provided a lot of comfort!!

[Ellen]

beautiful photo!

[Nikki]

I like this. FAV for me

[Kristin]

Great shot and story. Like the focus and the matching brown in the hair and bear... Fav!

[Erica Waterer]

Aw lovely shot - one for the memory books

[Mum2FiveAngles]

Sweet shot, nice dof

[Marta]

aww! Soo cute! Like the POV

[Maina]

Looove the DOF :)

[Helen]

This is lovely. Great DoF, tones and atmosphere.

[Not So Random Pics]

Congrats on the theme Top 5!!!

[Anna]

such a very lovely shot:)

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

I adore this - I love the tender thoughtfulness of the shot :) wonderful tones and colours too.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

fav :)

[Phil]

Love this shot - such a tender moment captured perfectly... particularly as teddy is looking our way! Reminds me of my son who is 16 and still has his bear in his room (up on a shelf though) :)

[Lianne G]

I love the tones in this :)

[LindenWhite]

Darling and beautiful photo. I had something similar happen recently when I opened up my box of childhood keepsakes, and my son ended up becoming very attached to my old teddy bear. Of course, I documented it in my project - http://365project.org/lindenswhite/365/2012-06-03. Love these types of moments...