Photo Hunt #97: Free

When I heard that this week's Photo Hunt theme was "free," these photos immediately came to mind. This is my son, several years ago, on a visit to my brother's and his wife's home in Illinois. They had an awesome setup with a platform to climb, a rope to swing on, and a huge pond for landing. It was big-time fun on a hot day!

First, you had to work up the nerve to jump:


But once you did let go, you never felt so free:



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Comments

Carol E. said…
Great pictures! That looks like soooo much fun!
Friday, February 15, 2008 at 11:09:00 PM CST
tx sweetie said…
wow cool!! but isn't it scary doing that? hehehe thanks for sharing
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 9:22:00 AM CST
Utah Mommy said…
Oh wow that's a very fun thing to do. I love to do that too when i was a lot younger and now i do miss doing that, lol! Happy weekend!
Free Ride
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 9:22:00 AM CST
Anonymous said…
Terrific shots! That really is a lot of free fun... once you get past the first jump!
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 9:33:00 AM CST
Katney said…
I couldn't do that myself. I would be frozen in place and someone would have to rescue me. But everyone must have their own freeing experience. I took another angle on free. Do stop by and see.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 9:48:00 AM CST
mjsterling said…
wow thats a really fun..but a bit scary though...nice shot
My So Calle Life
La Vida es Hermosa
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 10:37:00 AM CST
Anonymous said…
That looks like SOOO much fun! I'll bet the first time it takes some guts to make that jump!

My free post is up at http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/prodoceo/481727/
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:43:00 AM CST
 gmirage said…
That's being free and having fun...how I wish there's a river here where I can freely jump to =D Happy weekend!
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 12:36:00 PM CST
**"Liza"** said…
great take for this week theme, great capture her look fun too..;) Have a great weekend!

Life's Impression
My so called life
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 1:12:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
Awesome pics! That definitely looks very freeing. :)
Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 8:51:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
That looks like so much fun! Looks like they had a blast! Have a good week.
Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 9:37:00 PM CST
Dragonstar said…
Great fun, and delightful freedom!
Monday, February 18, 2008 at 3:10:00 PM CST
Christy Woolum said…
I wish I could be that free still. I would probably chicken out. A perfect memory keeper.
Monday, February 18, 2008 at 7:46:00 PM CST
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