a happy family

Posted by
Franz (Baden, Austria) on 24 December 2012 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

my son lukas, his wife jutta, and their daughter (and my granddaughter!) emilia - a happy family is the best gift, not only at christmas!

a very merry christmas to all my friends on am3 !!!

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B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

And also a beautiful family. ;-)

24 Dec 2012 5:41am

Lilly and Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United States

What a lovely portrait to give real meaning to the Season - a Very Happy Christmas to You and Yours, Franz.

24 Dec 2012 6:32am

@Lilly and Ronnie 2¢: very meaningful words, you two - thank you, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Focales from Rhône-Alpes, France

Happy Christmas Franz, for you and your adorable family

24 Dec 2012 6:38am

@Focales: thank you, marie, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Stefan from Thiersee, Austria

Schöne Weihnachten Franz..eine sehr sympathische Familie..mein Glückwunsch!

24 Dec 2012 7:34am

@Stefan: vielen dank, stefan, und auch dir und den deinen ein - sehr verspätetes - frohes fest !

Francisco Romero from Carbajal de la Legua, Spain

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Franz.

24 Dec 2012 8:19am

@Francisco Romero: thank you, francisco, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

helys from Paris, France

Thank you:)
Merry♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Christmas♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪

24 Dec 2012 9:48am

Mariana Maoduš from Waterloo, Canada

Great portrait of your family !

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Franz !

24 Dec 2012 11:54am

@Mariana Maoduš: thank you, mariana, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and yours as well!

<7> from tehran, Iran

Two things upon this changing earth can neither change nor end; the splendor of Christ’s humble birth, the love of friend for friend.

24 Dec 2012 12:04pm

@<7>: wise words indeed - thank you !

Vaido from Võrumaa, Estonia

Best Season Greetings to you and you family, Franz!

24 Dec 2012 12:28pm

@Vaido: thank you, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Heinz from Hamm, Germany

FROHE WEIHNACHTEN!

24 Dec 2012 12:36pm

@Heinz: auch dir ein frohes fest, wenn auch - leider - mit deutlicher verspätung !!!

Marilla from Turku, Finland

Frohe Weihnachten - Merry Christmas to you and your love ones!

24 Dec 2012 12:55pm

@Marilla: thank you, mari, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

Such a beautiful portrait, Franz - Merry Christmas to you and your family!

24 Dec 2012 1:18pm

@Jason Politte: thank you, jason, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and karen as well!

Patrick M. from Lille, France

Toute la chaleur de coeur pour un Joyeux Noel à toi et à tes proches
Merry ♪ ♫ • * ¨ * •. ¸ ¸ ♥ ¸ ¸. • * ¨ * • ♫ ♪ Christmas ♪ ♫ • * ¨ * •. ¸ ¸ ♥ ¸ ¸. • * ¨ * • ♫

24 Dec 2012 1:25pm

@Patrick M.: thank you, patrick, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

Merry Christmas to all in AM3.
This is a living, learning, and at times an inspirational community bound together by a shared love for a hobby which brings great benefit to the world by illustrating and recording our visions of the places in which we live. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your views and pictures over the past year. I wish you joy and peace from South Shields in the north east of England and look forward to seeing more of your contributions in the next twelve months.

24 Dec 2012 1:32pm

@Curly: thank you, curly, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Magnifiques portraits, superbe image. Joyeux Noël Franz ainsi qu'à toute ta famille, amitiés.

24 Dec 2012 1:33pm

@Tede: thank you, tede, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and yours as well!

Doug Hickok from Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Beautiful Franz! Becky and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :^)

24 Dec 2012 2:21pm

Tinx from Kuressaare, Estonia

Merry Christmas!

24 Dec 2012 2:35pm

@Tinx: thank you, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Wise words beneath a lovely family portrait ! Happy Holidays for all of you, franz.

24 Dec 2012 2:42pm

@Rick: thank you, rick, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Adrian from Wakefield, United Kingdom

who needs anything more? Thank you Franz for all your support and kind comments. Wishing you and your family a very happy christmas and peaceful new year.

24 Dec 2012 4:06pm

@Adrian: thank you, adrian, for your warm wishes and for all your comments! a belated "merry christmas" to you and yours as well!

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Franz!

24 Dec 2012 5:00pm

@Steve Rice: thank you, steve, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and yours as well!

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Very nice family portraits. Happy Holiday !!!

24 Dec 2012 7:29pm

@Lena: thank you, lena, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Baldwin Vandewalle from Bejuma, Venezuela

A happy and beautiful family ... Congrats Franz !!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family !!!

24 Dec 2012 8:32pm

@Baldwin Vandewalle: thank you, baldwin, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and yours as well, even though this year brought sorrow and grief !!!

fereshteh from Iran

Beautiful portraits.
Merry♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Christmas.

24 Dec 2012 8:55pm

@fereshteh: thank you, fereshteh, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Tomek from Poznań, Poland

Beautiful family shot. Merry Christmas Franz.:-)

24 Dec 2012 9:07pm

@Tomek: thank you, tomek, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and yours as well!

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

superb family photo - Seasons greetings and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.

24 Dec 2012 9:58pm

@Jules: thank you, jules, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and yours as well!

AMH from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Franzzzzzzzzz !!!!!! FELIZ NAVIDAD !!!!!!!!! para vos y para toda tu hermosa familia a la cual quiero mucho pero mucho . un beso muy especial para mi amiga Emilia =) . un abrazo desde el sur . Alejandra
PD: en Buenos Aires hace 40ºC de calor por lo tanto ... a la piscina

24 Dec 2012 10:00pm

@AMH: thank you, alejandra, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well! here, all the snow is gone! it is raining and quite cold ... :-(

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

Merry Christmas to you, Irene. Lukas, Jutta & Emilia; what a delightful holiday this will be for all of you!
We are such a blessed community of photographers who share the sights we discover as we work to enlighten and/or inspire others. I am happy to have you as such an active member and friend. I wish you joy, the love you deserve and most of all peace this Christmas. <)))><

24 Dec 2012 11:20pm

@Judy aka L@dybug: thank you, judy, and a belated "merry christmas" to you and mike as well! it was indeed a most joyful christmas this year, with emilia fully participating in the fun and joy !!! christmas wouldn't have been the same without her ...

Becky from los angeles, United States

OH! What a beautiful family! Wishing you and your family a happy, peaceful Christmas filled with love and light.

25 Dec 2012 1:44am

@Becky: thank you, becky, and a belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Not only happy...but BEAUTIFUL,too!

25 Dec 2012 3:15pm

@Japanalia: thank you, gabriela, and a very belated "merry christmas" to you as well!

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Charmante famille et compo superbe comme vous êtes beau.
Belle soirée

29 Dec 2012 5:10pm

Canon EOS 7D
1/60 second
F/4.0
ISO 400
31 mm

lukas
jutta
emilia