“Be universal in your love. You will see the universe to be the picture of your own being.” -Sri Chinmoy
Something I truly enjoy capturing during my travels are shots of families and love around the world. It reminds us that people are all the same and the basic need and yearning to love and be loved is universal. No matter what religion, race, sex or socioeconomic status we live in, we are all human beings who share our love for one another and those near and dear to our hearts.
Here are some of my favorite captures of love around the world.
A grandmother holding her sleeping granddaughter in Honduras.
Five-year-old Sophia holding her one-year-old sister Samantha at the day care center. La Ceiba, Honduras.
The love and compassion of five-year-old friends. La Ceiba, Honduras.
Two Garifuna sisters who showed me their beautiful smiles. Roatan, Honduras.
Mayan mother and baby. Xela, Guatemala.
Three generations of family gathering in honor of International Day of the Women and women’s rights. Xela, Guatemala.
Two Mayan sisters dancing to the celebration on International Day of the Women. Xela, Guatemala.
Three Indian sisters singing for coins on the Festival of Lights. Pokhara, India.
My friend Hari and his family in Kathmandua, Nepal.
Family of four with baby in tow. Delhi, India.
Mama and baby elephant in South Africa.
This post was written as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge: Love. To read more posts, click here.
Beautiful Post – Beautiful Captures – Can feel the LOVE:) I wish kids could stay 5 for a longer period of time – just see life and love wide open at that age. Happy Friday!
Thanks Renee! I love these pictures. They make me smile.
beautiful Nicole…I loved seeing those five year olds from Honduras again. Knew you’d never be able to do just one !!
I do too! I still haven’t even written the post yet about the place. I’ll get there…..
Very cool pics. I love seeing the world through others’ eyes.
Thank you so much!
Those golden smiles from the little girls, Nicole- priceless, aren’t they? Hope your two are still fit? You’ve had some ups and downs, hon.
Thanks Jo! Yes things are getting better. I feel like Honduras never happened though. Thankfully I have my writing left to do!
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Beautiful post , featuring gorgeous photographs of families and children from many parts of the world . Well put together and for me very inspirational as well
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I wasn’t feeling bad before I viewed these pictures, but now I’m feeling fantastic. That first picture especially–oh, the love! Thank you.
Yes isn’t that first one priceless? I saw them and had to slowly move over and take the picture. It was so beautiful!
We can only give what we have, that is the true reflection of what we are,
Thanks for these memorable picture, it reminds me of my good old day!
glad you enjoyed!
Beautiful post and fabulous photos Nicole.
Thanks so much LuAnn!
Really Great post and very touching. Love the photos too.
Thanks so much! I love these shots.
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All those photos show so much love. Nicely done. I loved seeing the children’s bright faces.
Thanks so much!
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lovely snaps
Thanks!
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Beautiful post for love! Well done, Nicole! Esp. mama and baby elephant…
Thanks Amy!
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Those first two are priceless
Yes they are !
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I love the elephant photo. I have read that the mother elephant really takes care of their young.
That is so sweet! This picture is a little old but I loved it. The baby elephant was so incredibly cute!
A really lovely assortment of shots!
Thanks!
Wonderful photos for the theme, Nicole. Love the mommy and baby elephants.
Thanks!
Love is universal even as some only see it through the lens of their own prejudice… beautiful post.
Thanks and your words are beautiful.