Part of my daily online routine is to check out the National Geographics Daily Dozen. These are photos that readers send in, and every weekday they show a dozen of them. They are always fascinating.
And now and again they show kids being kids the way kids often do it—barefooted.
So I thought I’d just show two of those pictures today.
This first one is from West Bengal from Sudipta Sadhukhan (caption from original by the photographer).
This snap was taken in a village of West Bengal, where this is the common play for the children. They just don’t require cricket bat or football to play with . . .
It’s just great to see them running without a care in the world.
[For both pictures, click for somewhat larger versions.]
This second one is from Rio de Janeiro, by Veronica Ponce (again, caption from the original by the photographer).
Vidigal has one of the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro city. The community was recently pacified by Brazil’s police forces. It means the beginning of a new period, with more tranquility and hope for future generations.
What’s fascinating here is how his feet just curve around the fence pipe, and the way he is stabilizing himself by grabbing the pipe with his big toe.
If you actually use them, they are really quite functional (something completely forgotten in our so-called “developed” world). That’s what feet do if you let them.
Great finds Bob! This is one of the reasons I love National Geographics. They are not afriad to show children enjoying real childhoods, bare feet and all. It also proves to many people that going barefoot really won’t hurt anyone.
Unfortunately The Daily Dozen requires Adobe Flash and offers no alternative. So they have lost me.
Victor. Sorry about that.