Social Lens No. 16: Children having Fun

This is the continuation of the Social Lens series. I hope you enjoy it

Why 'Social Lens'?

It is called Social, because I am interested in everything related to humanity, how people live and act, what we do consciously and unconsciously, how we effect the world around us and treat one another.

Lens in this context refers to -- wait for it -- the lens of the camera I will be using to take the pictures of what I am seeing (that at least is pretty obvious...), but it also refers to my viewpoint - everything I watch and see is observed through my eyes. There isn't really a way around that of course, and as long as one is aware of that it shouldn't be much of a problem. After all, life is experienced individually and every point of view can add to the greater whole.

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On my trip some weeks ago I encountered a guy who made some really big bubbles. It was fascinating to watch...

Children of different ages and backgrounds joined in the fun. Catching and grabbing and popping the bubbles... running around frantically to come into contact with that mysterious glowing thing.

There weren't any adults (of course) who could have joined in the fun. It seems that it is only something that children can do (or perhaps it is a social behavior only acceptable to children). It made me think of how easy children can get lost in something so simple. It seems that we lose this ability when we grow up...

For this series I will therefore share with you some impressions of this afternoon gathering. Hope you enjoy them! 😊

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Is it okay to take pictures of people?

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Note: If the picture(s) in this post depicts yourself or someone you know and you want it removed, please let me know and I will remove it.