Wednesday 16 June 2010

The Gallery #15: Motherhood

Week 15 of Tara's Gallery, and the theme is 'Motherhood'. I deliberated for a long time on which photograph to use here; should I go for gritty reality (breakfast dishes left unwashed on the table, rain-coats scattered over the hall floor, calpol stains on my best white skirt), sweet imagery (shoes lined up in order of size, a small hand placed trustingly in a larger, more calloused one), or should I just bite the bullet and use the photo that I first thought of?

Bearing in mind that this week's Gallery offers the chance to win prizes, I caved and went for the last one. You can even - gasp - sort of see my children's faces, probably not well enough to pcik them out in a line-up, but still, one step further than I've gone on-line before. However, since Photobox - who, by the way, are ideal for filling that present gap also known as 'what the hell can I give the grandmother who has everything, for Christmas?' (answer; a yearly photographic summary of her grandchildrens' highlights in a hardbacked printed photo album) - are awarding the winners printed copies of the winning pictures, I asked myself one thing.

Based on the very remote possibility that I might actually win, what would I prefer to have on the wall; a picture of dirty dishes, or a picture of me and the Boys on holiday a couple of years ago?

So here it is. My take on Motherhood - as it sometimes is.



























36 comments:

  1. Look at that sea dn sky, you all look to be having a super fab time

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  2. Gorgeous. I need an infusion of sun and sea right now. Only another 47 sleeps to go!

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  3. Great choice! Good photo & such a great picture (if you see what I mean!)

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  4. Wow that sea is to die for!! Lovely photo of you and your children on holiday really natural showing your motherhood.

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  5. Piiiiile uuuuup! :D
    Love this - so much joy in one photo :)

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  6. That is so gorgeous PM. That is just what motherhood is like in the movies and there is you showing it in real life.
    Great choice my friend x

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  7. Oh I LOVE this photo PM! It is fabulous and captures your very essence.

    Am also becoming a little bolder about posting photos on my own blog, although like you still 'protect' those nearest and dearest as much as possible.

    Cannot wait to see you again at CM.

    LCM x

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  8. I had the same thoughts :) I love the pic it is so fun and happy. And you have just made me realise I really really need a sun holiday!

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  9. that is a brilliant picture - so full of fun :)

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  10. Gorgeous pic... such a happy memory

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  11. A heavenly pic! What beautiful babies you've made x

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  12. Very sweet. And love the colour of that sea.

    I'm very impressed you're keeping track of how many Galleries there have been.....

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  13. The best thing about holiday snaps is that people just look so naturally relaxed and happy. Lovely pic.

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  14. What a fabulous photograph :-)

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  15. those are the best of times! lovely photo of you all together x

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  16. It's a lovely photo....:0)

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  17. What a great photo, seeing those happy faces and the beautiful sea in the background put a smile on my face!

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  18. Lol at dirty dishes being framed! Lovely photo, it would look great framed:)

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  19. Fantastic pic. Not trying too hard to be clever. Just honest and exactly what motherhood should be about (why else would we put up with calpol stains on our skirts?)

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  20. Wow what a picture beautiful. I was the same, didn't really want Baba on the blog but hey you could win!

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  21. What a wonderful photo - you all look so happy!

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  22. Wow, where was that taken? You guys are beautiful, oh and the settings pretty good too.

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  23. well I agree ! You made the good choice here ! after all, you don't need your dirty discshes on a picture, you have it for real every day, and they don't even smile !

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  24. Aw, such a cute picture. One you will always remember now that you have saved it for prosperity. Good for you guys!

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  25. What a wonderful photo. The joy in all your faces is infectious and I found myself beaming as well when I saw it. Great

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  26. Love the happy smiles there...

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  27. Great joyful photo. Can you take me with you next holiday, please Mum? x

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  28. oh! dear little fat chortly face! the boys aren't bad either, boom boom. But seriously, that baby is edible! lovely picture. Good choice

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  29. what can I say? Lovely pic! I wish I cd join in this blasted gallery thing more. I love it, but most of my photos are pre digital. & not abroad with us. They start at 2004 here.

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  30. Absolutely gorgeous pic. You all look so happy!

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  31. That's great :) Such a fun picture!

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  32. Hi,
    Sian - MummyTips / CyberMummy Here...... I've just posted with the info you need in order to get your pic printed for the real life CyberMummy Gallery exhibition courtesy of Photobox.
    http://www.mummy-tips.com/2010/06/cybermummy-gallery-get-your-pics-in.html

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