Picture Discussion, Jean Yee

I believe this picture is taken at the beach. The people in the picture seem to be a family from the way they interact. Judging from the location they are at and lightly clothed the family is probably on summer vacation. Both girls have a towel draped across their shoulder, probably afraid from catching a cold from due to the sea breeze. Since two of the children have hats on and the man is wearing sunglasses, it must be sunny day.

The man bending down in the centre of the picture, most likely the children's father, is picking up something from the ground with all the children piqued by curiosity. My guess is that the father found something interesting and decided to show it to the children, probably something rare which the children have never seen or known before. The father may examine it with the children later, while the children can learn new stuffs at the same time. He must be feeling fortunate to found something stimulating to share with his children.

The little boy standing next to his father, is intrigued by the object his father is picking up as he is looking at it raptly and waiting patiently. He seems to be quite a brave soul. He is the youngest yet he is standing next to his father, obviously not afraid of the prospect that the object might be dangerous, or disgusting to look at.

The family might proceed on to other recreational activities like water sports or back to a holiday resort where a sumptuous dinner is waiting for them after the long stroll on the beach.

I believe this photo is taken to be kept as a memento for the family to remind them of the fun they had with their loved ones at this place they were at while on holiday.