At what age did we lose the ability to be exuberant without the fear of what others would think of us? When did we stop being wonderfully expressive in our joy without a care in the world? We’ve become adults who have lost or repressed the ability to feel and express our emotions purely, freely and openly. I love seeing little children show their sweet joy without a care in the world. It’s pure and beautiful. My intent was to take a picture of the little guy sitting on the rabbit but just as I pressed the button I captured a different moment in time; a little boy thrilled about getting ready to go for a ride on the carousel.
Photo taken in Bryant Park, New York.
Images by T.Dashfield Photography 
This reminds me of the Twilight Zone episode where the man returned to his childhood but knew he couldn’t stay, He rode on a carousel as well.
Missed that episode…must look into it. I remember the kick the can one though.
This is an awesome picture!! Love it! Pure joy! :)-Ashley
Oh to be able to be that unabashedly happy 🙂
Oh, remember those days?!
Sigh…oh yeah!
I do believe that this is the first time that I’ve ever seen a rabbit on a carousel. Great shot.
Thanks 🙂 There was also a frog on this one too!
Those wild & crazy New Yorkers 😀
That they are 🙂
Perfect timing, Teri. What fun! In an age where everything is seemingly digitized, it’s great to see kids enjoying a ride on something their great grandparents enjoyed.
I hope they never ever stop having carousels!
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We do lose our sense of innocence and wonder at some point. It is hard to bring it back, but not impossible. Going for a walk and just walking, seeing the world through new eyes is a way to explore and recapture that innocence.
Very true. I find going “there” with a child, getting down on their level helps as well. I will admit to putting on my wellies and having a good stomp in a rain puddle once in awhile is a great way to reconnect to those innocent days.
A walk in the rain is such a wonderful (wonder filled) experience and it gives us opportunities to be child-like.
Great shot!
Thank you.
Always my favorite to see the children riding free in innocence…
It lifts my spirits that’s for sure 🙂
Taking my grand-daughter this afternoon. Can’t wait! 🙂
I miss those days…have fun!
Thanks. 🙂
As I get older I care less for what people think. I’m getting rid of the inner adult to release my outer child. Let’s enjoy and have fun until we’re called to the next world…
I totally agree although I still have moments of being too adult when I should just be me and enjoy 🙂
Smiling and laughter is always a great help! 🙂
Next time you go for a walk, walk backwards for a bit and skip then do a few dance steps…walk on the curb and twirl. It’s fun and feels really good:)
Twirl and skip I can do and I’ve been known to dance anytime and anywhere I hear a good tune 🙂
People stop because of fear and needing approval to be joyful and free.
What a delightful picture, TD. It is the essence of joy. Made me happy just glancing at it.
Thanks. My work here is done then 😉