'Bye Bye Depot'

Posted by tyan (Singapore, Singapore) on 1 March 2008 in People & Portrait.

For some strange reason,Caleb calls the train 'Depot' now,even though i have corrected him on quite a number of occasions.There is a train depot near my mom's place,so maybe he somehow got mixed up.Caleb is now very fascinated with trains and aeroplanes and could play with his gift train set quietly for a long time.On days when i have to bring the kids with me while i teach at my mom's,Caleb insists on going up an overhead bridge to watch the train go by.He would stand there quietly,with anticipation,and shouts with delight when he sees a train pass.Then when the train leaves,he waves,and say,'Bye Bye Depot.'

Its amazing how simple things like that can fascinate a child his age.And as a child grows,he becomes more difficult to please.I am relishing every moment of 'simple pleasures' in life now.

Comments (15)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

It's lovely and a little wistful. The rotation has added extra interest.

1 Mar 2008 7:31am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Excellent photo Tyan, he's a treasure, and to this day I am still fascinated by trains and their mournful cry...your child has a poetic soul ;)

1 Mar 2008 10:57am

Tricia from Melbourne, Australia

Caleb's such a gem! And I love how innocent kids are and how they are able to appreciate the smallest things in life and when they say the darnest things, it's just so adorable.

1 Mar 2008 11:44am

Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary

Caleb has got a nice tattoo! ;)
Great colors and focus!

1 Mar 2008 12:16pm

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

lovely! the face, the eyes,, the expression

1 Mar 2008 3:07pm

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

What concentration shows on his face, Tyan ......... a precious little boy.
You're wise to enjoy every moment; too many try to rush their children's growing years!

1 Mar 2008 4:56pm

Rags from Plano, United States

Cool angle, i also love the tattoo that he has on his arm.

1 Mar 2008 11:13pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

So true; little boys (and little girls) are very fascinated by things that later we sort of push away from consciousness. Like trains and planes for Caleb.

1 Mar 2008 11:22pm

e. from New York, NY, United States

Awwwwww :) Such a polite little boy.

2 Mar 2008 6:54am

Nishana Minhaz from Calicut, India

thats a very swet pic.. he looks so enraptured.. the lil hand dats waving is so rosy!

2 Mar 2008 5:26pm

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Wonderful capture of Caleb’s expression here and a beautiful perspective, dear tyan. Really appreciate what you said too. I think Christ was right when He observed that in some ways we need to be like little children again if we are to be able to embrace God’s kingdom. I love this post.

2 Mar 2008 10:13pm

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Hey tyanmoon..Unclebilly..dropping by..put the kettle on*-))...
this is a great study of Caleb..superb angle/the wave/the grip on the railing....all first class...superb image ...
Unclebilly...

2 Mar 2008 11:38pm