Mother and child, a photo from Aomori, Tohoku

Photographer's Note

This is one of my favorites. I'm not sure if they still have a "peasant" class in Japan today but they did then. These women usually worked in the fields but unlike today's American mom's they took the kids with them. No "nannys", no pre-school, or any other tricks so Mom can "advance" and be just like dad. Sorry, I don't think the USA made the right choice when they decided two hours of "quality time" was enough to raise children.

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jcandeli (40) 2005-06-08 9:46

Wow. Very touching photo and interesting comments. :) The child is filthy but looks happy. I guess that says something about the family values there. If you ever publis a book of these let me know! I will buy one. ;) JP

SoupDragon (652) 2005-06-08 9:46

Different classes exist here today, but I can't tell who is who as they all carry Chanel bags!

I love this picture, I think I can tell why you might be proud of it.

It has so much charm, and there a huge radiance of warmth too.

cobraphil8 (84) 2005-06-08 10:05

What a beautiful moment between the girl and the mom!

2 faces, 2 expressions so different, I like very much!
Please have rereleased this photo of the wall cupboard...

Quel bel instant entre la fille et la maman !

2 visages, 2 expressions tout aussi différentes, j'aime beaucoup !
Merci d'avoir ressorti cette photo du placard...

alimo3 (6854) 2005-06-08 18:32

hi Thomas,
a great double portrait,she realy looks like her mother,
you catch a nice moment of those two nice faces.
i like very much both expressions and how the mother looks at you.
Well seen.

Tom

mnguyenm (226) 2007-02-24 2:38

Hi Thomas,

Congratulations for this picture and all other in Japan. They are great and I am very surprised that they have received so few critiques so far...

Your pictures are very touching, catch a moment, each of them shows something and are not only technical and esthetical portait.

The black and white is particularly a good idea.

Some may reproach you that your pictures are not sharp but I think it's just a technical problem and is not important...

This picture is one of the best in your japan theme.

Marc