"Still there?"

New York:  Washington Square Park

Inspiration: Yesterday, at Washington Square Park, an artist was creating an elaborate mural in the middle of the park.  This little girl was enraptured by the process.  She boldly left her family and sat right in front to watch the work in progress.  But she kept looking back with a somewhat uncertain look on her face, as if to say "Are you still there?"  Then once certain, she would look back at the work, only to peek back at her parents to make sure once again.  I guess this is how some of us develop independence.  We take steps outside of the "safety zone" while turning around periodically to make sure that it remains available and ready to take us back.  As long as we can see it or feel it, we venture further away from it.  But once that safety net is gone or not immediately visible, we start to doubt ourselves.  Does that feeling ever truly leave us?

Comments

[katerizero]

This is my favorite shot of yours. You have a lot of great stuff posted and best of all, the writing you do suits your work well. Thanks for giving me something lovely to look at. Cheers.

/another photo blogger

[The Photodiarist]

Thanks Kateri zero. I appreciate your comments. Love your photography too!

[t]

I really dont think it ever does- everyone wants to feel safe, everyone wants to look up and get reassurance from someone they love and trust.

t @ Now Craving

[Shoe York City]

I love all the texture here. And the gaze. Thanks for stopping by my blog; I'll look forward to keeping up with you, too. Anna