PHOTO OF THE DAY: The joy of childhood

photo of the dayPhoto depicts two young ladies from the Kalinago Territory sharing a moment of joy during a photo shoot.

Photo by Kendra Alexis

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45 Comments

  1. lord of all
    March 28, 2013

    wow that picture brings back memories.I too remember my brother pushing my neighbor on one of these and oh boy the rope burst and down the hill she go.That was the good old days lol.

  2. its me
    March 28, 2013

    One of the best…great pic. Ken

  3. its me
    March 28, 2013

    Great pic. Kendra.

  4. Not a herd follower
    March 28, 2013

    arresting photo. But the hose under the tree and what appears to be a water can should have been removed from the scene to make it more ”natural”.

  5. Peter
    March 28, 2013

    Aw man, this is beautiful!

  6. :-)
    March 28, 2013

    I love this photo… natural and innocent… beatiful children… beautiful background…beautiful Dominica…Good photo for a billboard with a good message.

  7. Laury
    March 28, 2013

    ….Brings back childhood memories…excellent photography keep up the good work kendra.

  8. Aldwin G
    March 27, 2013

    Great exposure for an incredible photographer, Keep up the good work !! :-D

  9. Anonymous
    March 27, 2013

    breath taking! nothing to compare,beautyful! undiscribable! words are note enough to express wat i see!!

  10. megan
    March 27, 2013

    and a great photo it is indeed .. way to go

  11. Kalinago
    March 27, 2013

    See my beautiful family..Luvly pic. Perfect for a postcard or stamp..

  12. Amanda A.
    March 27, 2013

    she may be Dominca best photographer so far. look at her page on Facebook.or alex bruno page.
    Great job kendra Alexis.

    • megan
      March 27, 2013

      I agree with you 100%Amanda

    • Alex Bruno
      March 28, 2013

      I agree, she is simply the absolute best. Sister got soul..seriously!

  13. Anonymous
    March 27, 2013

    Don’t grow up too quickly. Take your time and enjoy yourselves. Belle picture indeed. Beautiful background and very pretty children. Mango tree, coconut, flowers, the sea. All in one! Thank u.

  14. Simple
    March 27, 2013

    Dominica is so blessed!! These young ladies are so beautiful.

  15. as for my house
    March 27, 2013

    i remember pushing my cousin on one of those.and the rope burst and she didnt come back.sorry cousin ,but i had to run and leave you in the bushes(those days we use the real rope from the tree)you pull.pull,pull then you let go .away she go .lololol

    • as for my house
      March 27, 2013

      but why did u give me a thumbs down???????????

  16. Baje
    March 27, 2013

    Lovely pic!!!

  17. Aye Dominique
    March 27, 2013

    Dominica nice eh….alas!!!

  18. grownup
    March 27, 2013

    This one is my best for the week. Wish I could become a child again. Joyful children.

  19. virgo
    March 27, 2013

    Lovely! Beautiful people.

  20. lovely :)
    March 27, 2013

    that’s what i call natural beauty :-D :) :) :) :)

  21. March 27, 2013

    what a beauty.i love it

  22. March 27, 2013

    That is a very beautiful picture, the beauty of our indigenous people is protruding through that one, the background is immaculate!

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Jimi Hendrix
      March 27, 2013

      You disappoint me man. I was looking to read a 500 page post from you.

      • as for my house
        March 27, 2013

        me to .lollol

      • Anonymous
        March 27, 2013

        Lizavier4Jesus has also been missing in action. it appears that he chased her off this website. Too much competition!

      • Mwen
        March 27, 2013

        LOL..Me too…Somebody needs to check on him to make sure all is well with him…Any member of the Telemacque, Dodds or Ettienne family in his area please follow up..Lol..lol…

      • Anonymous
        March 27, 2013

        Leave Mr T alone I find his postings interesting and at times even amusing.

      • Saysay
        April 6, 2013

        lol.

  23. Anonymous
    March 27, 2013

    Stunning I remember making these types of swings as a child. Looove it.

  24. van
    March 27, 2013

    Priceless

  25. Truthofthematter
    March 27, 2013

    Only 11 comments?? This pic is beautiful. Reminds me of my childhood. oooh nostalgia!

  26. PICODEAU
    March 27, 2013

    Beautiful!! A postcard.

  27. OVERSEAS
    March 27, 2013

    Pure beauty.

  28. L
    March 27, 2013

    Love It

  29. Domerican/Possie
    March 27, 2013

    This is so pretty. Love it

  30. WhipIt!
    March 27, 2013

    Very cute! :wink:

  31. grell
    March 27, 2013

    lovely pic,should be a masterpiece.

  32. possie long time
    March 27, 2013

    beautiful photo

  33. Anonymous
    March 27, 2013

    beautifull pic

  34. Dee
    March 27, 2013

    I’m so loving this!

  35. bnn
    March 27, 2013

    beautiful

  36. hm!
    March 27, 2013

    LOVELY!

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