this is emilia !

Posted by
Franz (Baden, Austria) on 29 September 2011 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

this is emilia, born sept. 28, 2011, and her mum, jutta. emilia is my son lukas' first child - and my first grandchild. tomorrow i will see her for the first time, and i am thrilled ...
(photo taken by lukas, when emilia was less than 10 minutes old. i am absolutely sure that more pictures of her will follow as time passes ... ;-))

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Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

A truly beautiful moment lovingly caught here . . congrats all round !

29 Sep 2011 6:20am

@Ronnie 2¢: this is very kind of you two! thanks a lot ... ;-))

masoud from tehran, Iran

superbe capture ! well done

29 Sep 2011 6:32am

Marta Mateu from Oix (Girona), Spain

I see that being a grandparent so exciting as being a father / mother. We see our children grow, which for us will always be "little things ..." and suddenly they are also parents. Life is precious. Congratulations grandfather.

29 Sep 2011 6:47am

@Marta Mateu: thank you for your kind words, marta! you are 100% right about parents and children and how time flies ... ;-))

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

How beautiful she is... Congratulations!! Looking forward to see more pictures :)

29 Sep 2011 8:42am

@Sarito: thank you very much for your kind words, sarito! rest assured ... you will see more of her ... ;-))

Stefanie from Paris, France

Herzlichen Glueckwunsch zur Geburt der kleinen Emilia!!! Sie ist ja ganz suess!!

29 Sep 2011 9:50am

@Stefanie: vielen dank, stefanie! sie ist ein süßer zwerg ... freu mich schon auf morgen, wenn ich sie "in natura" sehen werde ... ;-))

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

Congratulations Franz, you must be so proud

29 Sep 2011 9:51am

@Jules: thanks, jules! i AM proud, even though my role in this was totally marginal ... ;-))

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Congratulations, Franz - and a wonderful tender moment you show us here.

29 Sep 2011 10:00am

@Stephen: thanks for your very kind words, stephen!

PRASHANT from Mumbai, India

Wow...beautiful soft image....Congratulations Grandpa !!

29 Sep 2011 10:18am

@PRASHANT: thanks! i feel great ... ;-))

Doug Hickok from Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Congratulations Franz, this is wonderful news :^) All the best to your family and to your newest addition!

29 Sep 2011 10:32am

SILV3R WOLF from Iran

wow!
lovely baby...
i love all baby...
nice nice nice (^_^)

29 Sep 2011 12:53pm

@SILV3R WOLF: thanks, wolf, that's so very kind!

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

What a glorious time for you all ... just wait until you get her into your arms. You won't want to put her down. ENJOY! ♥

29 Sep 2011 1:42pm

@Judy aka L@dybug: thanks very much, judy! i fear you're right ... we'll see tomorrow - maybe we'll take her home with us ... ;-))

Roman from Thiersee, Austria

ein süßer kleiner Spatz.
gratuliere zum Opa und alles alles Gute den jungen Eltern.

29 Sep 2011 2:07pm

@Roman: vielen dank für die netten worte und wünsche, roman! jetzt beginnt wohl eine neue zeit ...

HoK from shiraz, Iran

wow .... nice

29 Sep 2011 2:13pm

Don - Slackwater from Spokane, United States

A remarkable shot as a document of that moment, but more than that it is a fine mood-filled personal image of mother and child that is extra nice. A wonderful keepsake shot. I know you'll enjoy this grandchild…Congrats to the lucky parents.

29 Sep 2011 2:47pm

@Don - Slackwater: thanks for your warm and sympathetic words, don! i guess i'm at the "dawn of new era" now ... ;-))

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

OH WOW ! I JUST SAW THIS!!! Congratulations to Lukas, Jutta and Greetings to Emilia!!! This is FANTASTIC, Franz....Congratulations to you as well and now i can officially welcome you and Irene to the Grandparnets Club....the most prestigious club in the world!! Many exciting and happy times lie ahead for grandma and grandpa so be ready ;-) I am so happy for you and for this little early arrival! Beuatiful. Congratulations my friend! This is just wonderful! We'll catch up with you later...send more pics"!!!

29 Sep 2011 3:37pm

@Denny Jump Photo: thank you, thank you, thank you, denny! this is so kind of you! i will of course forward your congrats to the "children" tomorrow, when i see emilia for the first time in person! irene and i are quite thrilled, of course, and ready for the grandpaternal challenges that lie ahead ... ;-))

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Huge congratulations to you and your loved ones, franz! The photo is gorgeous and filled with loving warmth.

29 Sep 2011 5:28pm

@Rick: thanks on all accounts, rick! this is most kind of you ... ;-))

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

This is simply wonderful and such fantastic news, congratulations on becoming a grandfather for the first time. I bet you a very proud.

29 Sep 2011 5:58pm

@Ainsley: thank you for your very kind and sympathetic words, ainsley. yes, i AM proud, though my part in all this was marginal at best ... ;-))

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

Yah by the way Franz, this is an awesome photo by the way, as the others have said..very unique and I love the "over the head" look here..very delicate, intimate, and tender!

29 Sep 2011 7:15pm

@Denny Jump Photo: thanks once more, denny! this is lukas' doing! all i did was process it a little before posting it. i, too, think that it conveys such tender emotions, the deep trust and connection bw mother and child ...

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Toutes mes félicitations pour cet heureux événement Franz, c'est un très beau moment dans la vie, je suis très heureuse pour vous et votre famille! Profitez bien de ces tendres instants, être grand-parents c'est merveilleux! Bienvenue au monde à Luka!

29 Sep 2011 7:49pm

@mo.langel: thank you very, very much, mo! yes indeed, being grandparents is marvellous, even after only a day!

Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom

many congratulations Gramps!

29 Sep 2011 8:06pm

@Ted: thanks, tad, much appreciated, though my part was very small indeed ... ;-))

Tomek from PoznaƄ, Poland

Congratultions Franz. This is another stage in life.:-))

29 Sep 2011 8:22pm

@Tomek: thank you, tomek! yes, you're right, it shows us how fast time flies by ...

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Welcome to the big world Emelia. Lovely capture of your grandaughter, congratulations to all

29 Sep 2011 8:53pm

@Christine: thank you for your very nice words, christine, much appreciated ;-))

Stefan from Thiersee, Austria

Herzlichen Glückwunsch Franz, ein süßes Baby.. und jetzt gibt es Dank dem "Opa" von emilia schon das erste von vielen großartigen Bildern!

29 Sep 2011 8:55pm

@Stefan: vielen dank, stefan, aber das foto hat der stolze vater gemacht! ich hab's nur ein bisschen bearbeitet ... ;-))

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

wonderful!!

29 Sep 2011 9:40pm

Dokmateo from Madrid, Spain

Congratulation and I am so excited for you. Wonderful shot.

29 Sep 2011 10:24pm

@Dokmateo: thank you for this lovely comment ;-))

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Wow, congrats, my friend!!! How exciting is that for you!!

29 Sep 2011 10:56pm

@B. Thomas: very!!! and thanks for your kind words ... ;-))

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

So beautiful Franz, and a heartfelt congratulations to you and your family! This must be an exciting time for all of you. :-)

29 Sep 2011 11:01pm

@Jason Politte: thank you, jason! yes, it is ... ;-))

Ralf Kesper from Attendorn, Germany

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Opa :-)) !!! Und der kleine Erdenbürger hat sofort ein super Portrait erhalten. Wirklich niedlich, die Süße!

29 Sep 2011 11:01pm

@Ralf Kesper: danke, ralf! das ist wirklich lieb von dir ... ;-))

AMH from Buenos Aires, Argentina

FRANSSSSSSs. Congratulations, Emilia is beautiful and I say from the heart as I imagine yours will be. I say very excited (I was a tear is falling at her) a big kiss for Emilia ♥ and her parents. Alejandra .

29 Sep 2011 11:34pm

@AMH: muchisimas gracias, alejandra! yes, we are very happy and looking forward to our days as grandparents! a big hug, f.

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Congratulations to you Franz from one grandfather to another! I know she will steal your heart away! ;-)

29 Sep 2011 11:42pm

@Eric Cousineau: thanks, eric, this are very nice words! i guess she has stolen my heart already ...

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

What an adorable and poignant capture between mother and child! Congratulations on your first grandchild! And all this time I thought you were so young! ;-)

30 Sep 2011 2:34am

@Steven: thanks, steven, for your very kind words! young at heart i am, no longer so young in years though ... ;-))

DESPITE STRAIGHT LINES from United Kingdom

Congrats Franz. A very fine frame that for sure will be treasured.

30 Sep 2011 4:06am

Bettina from Los Angeles, United States

Awww! Congratulations to all! So sweet! Only hours on this earth. And congratulations to the new Opa! :)

30 Sep 2011 5:00am

@Bettina: herzlichen dank für die lieben worte, bettina ;-))

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Toutes mes félicitations pour cet heurue évènement sueprbe compo et iamge de ton enfant avec la mères, splendide.

30 Sep 2011 6:10am

@Nicou: merci nicou! how very nice and lovely words ...

klausz from Kufstein, Austria

gratuliere dir! da schwingt stolz mit, wenn man deine zeilen liest! absolut süßes mädchen! genieß die zeit mit ihr OPA! ;-)

30 Sep 2011 12:09pm

@klausz: das werd ich, lieber klaus, so oft ich kann! danke für die lieben worte ... ;-))

Photographs by M.E. from San Francisco, United States

CONGRATULATIONS, grandpa Franz! You are so blessed!

30 Sep 2011 1:48pm

@Photographs by M.E.: thank you, maria, i do feel blessed ... ;-))

Marilla from Turku, Finland

She's adorable! Congratulations to you, grandpa!
PS. I friend of mine got her first grandchild and the baby is called - Emilia.

30 Sep 2011 3:26pm

@Marilla: thanks, marilla, for your kind words! emilia IS a very nice name ... ;-))

Tom from Stekene, Belgium

Beautifull. Also very great pov.

30 Sep 2011 5:00pm

@Tom: ;-))

Mike from California, United States

Nice portrait...Congratulations on the new addition !

1 Oct 2011 7:28pm

@Mike: thanks, mike! these are very nice words ... ;-))

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

Beautiful and tender proud Grandpa or is that Opa? Best wishes to everyone!

3 Oct 2011 2:49am

@Steve Rice: thanks for your kind words, steve! yes, it's opa (and oma, too) here ... something i'll have to get used to now ... ;-))

Don Levesque from Saint John, Canada

A beautiful portrait! Best wishes to everyone!

3 Oct 2011 12:25pm

@Don Levesque: thanks, don, that's very kind!

KENT KB from ALICANTE, Spain

Glueckwuensche zu deinem enkelkind ! Ich war selbst nur 44 jahre alt als mir so was passierte; habe das gefuehl dass du in diesem alter bist, oder ... ?

4 Oct 2011 12:43pm

@KENT KB: vielen dank für die netten worte! na, da warst du aber ein sehr junger großvater! bei mir kommen schon noch 20 jahre dazu ... ;-))

Mamyni from Argenteau-Visé, Belgium

Welcome with Emilia!
Congratulations Franz!

6 Oct 2011 9:59pm

@Mamyni: merci, mamyni ;-))

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Congratulation to the whole family! Please, don't get amelting all over, Franz!

13 Oct 2011 8:35am