Ryan has a habit of picking up what ever electronic device is left lying around and secretly leaving his mark. I never know what to expect when I realize I haven’t seen my phone for a few hours but usually I discover new voice recordings, fun messages on my fitbit and most recently a series of selfies on my iPod. Maybe this post is a bit of a stretch for the word contrast but I think the three photos below are a unique look at the contrasting moods of pre-teen boys. Yes they are goofy and full of drama but they do have some sweet and introspective moments too.
Posted as part of Sue’s A Word A Week Photograph Challenge: Contrast.
What treasures……………..
Thanks Sally, I think so too. 🙂
Haha, I love that. I rarely use my phone for photos but I decided to capture something last week to send to a friend. When I went to my gallery there were dozens of selfies of my grandson making all kinds of faces. He moved with his mother in January, 600 miles away so it was a nice surprise.
A great surprise. 🙂
Just wait till he hits the teens and starts leaving more interesting selfies for you. 😉
Oh yeah, those days are coming up fast!
Wonderful finds!
Thanks Carrie, they made me smile. 🙂
I especially love that first shot. And what a delight that he leaves little surprises on you phone or iPod for you. I would love that.
Thanks Angeline, it makes my day when I find something like this from him. 🙂
Well I think his selfies are great, much better than most I’ve seen.
I’ll be sure to tell him. 🙂
love these selfies and what a great kid.
Thanks so much and I agree, he is a great kid. 🙂
Very cool! A pleasant surprise!:) Thanks you for sharing!
You’re welcome Amy and thanks so much for the visit!
They made me smile. The photos 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Iam still smiling because the pics are so fun. I first looked at the pics without reading what you wrote – and so I saw them for the different tones and subject placement – like int he second one – which is black and white ands all close up – but then after reading what you wrote I started to laugh a little because it was so cute! Sneaking in little selfies is the BEST and these are truly little treasures to discover – and says so much about joy and all that. and great for the contrast entry too. 🙂 ~yvette
Thanks Yvette, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed these both for their sentimental value and because you liked the images. 🙂
Lisa
What fun! I think these images are great for the challenge. Such different facial expressions. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia, Ryan loves making faces for the camera and I was happy to find that these are pretty tame. 🙂
I love Ryan’s shots. One day last week I left my phone on my desk at the front of the room. Just last night I found a group of 5 girls (high school students) who posed and left me a group selfie on my phone! Fun surprises always on electronic devices.
Thanks Ruth, 🙂 These kind of happy surprises are so much fun and it’s great to know you have a classroom full of kids that feel comfortable sharing a nice moment with you. 🙂
This happens to me at college too.. As soon as I leave my phone unattended, the younger members of the class take selfies.. I’ve taken to leaving it there coz I love their photos lol
How cute. 🙂 It’s a fun way to see what goes on “behind the scenes”!
he’s so cool 🙂 how old is Ryan?
He’s 12, soon to be 13. 🙂
I love finding these treasures – makes me smile every time!
Thanks Joanne, me too. 🙂
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