Tina’s challenge for the week sounds like this: ”Double trouble, double-time, two’s company, take two …. the world is filled with references to twosomes. This week, let’s double our pleasure and focus on things that come in twos.”
In fact…my first thought was of shoes – they always come it twos! These art clogs stand in a street in Malmö as a memory of one of Sweden’s most beloved actors at the beginning of the 20th century. He was from my part of Sweden, Skåne, where clogs were the only footwear needed in the old days.
In Tbilisi, Georgia, one of the most common things to see in twos are…dogs! But in the header, two lovely young women as well, peeping out from an art studio.
As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. – Audrey Hepburn
And people talked to the stray dogs, took time to feed them or to just give them a warmhearted pat. I loved how this young man kept his hand resting on the sun warmed, relaxing dog, and with his other hand using his modern, electronic device. Overall the people in Tbilisi did not use cell phones that much. ( If someone did, you almost knew it was a tourist…) They seemed to care more about the living beings around them.
Some years ago we had a pair of swans often landing at our summer house, and we were kindly allowed to admire their young – if we kept the distance of course.
Parent and child – a loving and comforting twosomeness.
The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It is focused attention. – Unknown
Lastly – young lovers strolling this magnificent Spanish beach towards the setting sun.
Thank you for all the lovely variety of Layers sent for Amy last week! Now – Tina, Patti, Amy and I look forward to seeing Your twosomes.
Leya 
These are beautiful photos and they tell wonderful stories. Love the boy and dog. 🙂
So glad you picked that one. I watched them for quite some minutes and then asked kindly for a photo – he nodded and never let go of his hand resting on the dog. I loved him for that.
Brilliant gallery. Just brilliant. Every shot, A-C!!!
Thank you kindly, dear Viveka! Hope you are doing well!
Thank you for asking … doing a better, (last night wasn’t fun) Gdansk and Georgian National Ballet on Monday. Thank you so much for asking. I got the answer on my smertests. NO CANCER!!! Burns from the radio therapy and a cronical inflamtion that I ”have to live with”. God, I hate that sentence. Big hug
Hugs back, Vivi – then it ended up just as you anticipated. And that is good, or – better than the other alternative! ♥ So envious of your Gdansk trip – but ENJOY now that you know the answer!
I love all of these photographs, Leya. The swans looks cuddly.
Isadora 😎
Glad you like them, Isadora!
What lovely choices – the one of the father and son…so sweet! It is also good to know there are places where phones aren’t taking over human connections! I’m always inspired by your photography 🙂
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! And I do loved that father and son – he was so crying, the little guy.
You’re welcome! You indeed captured a special moment.
Very nice finds and shots!
Thank you, Tatiana!
The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolate. It is focused attention. – Unknown
I have a theory. When quotes by unknown writers are are used, chances are that the blogger wrote it themselves…
Chances are, but personally I seldom take any chances. Born and raised scientifically correct. Written too many theses…
Excellent selections.
Glad you liked them, John! Thank you.
Each photo is wonderful or touching in its own way. I was really drawn to the emotional story of the parent and child. ❤
Thank you, Olga! Those two I met on a market in Edinburgh, and the little boy was very sad and crying silently. His dad took such good care of him.♥
Love it
Ohhh. I love to see those swans. They are so cute ☺
They are – but seldom get to keep their young. This couple were lucky to have two remaining.
Hi, AC. I am going to echo Tina’s thoughts. A beautiful, heart-felt post. I was so touched by the shot of the young man and the dog and the father and son. I love that the dogs have a real role in Tbilisi. Beautiful all around!
So happy you enjoyed the images – and I too felt moved by the young man sitting there with the stray dog. He patted him all the time, and when I asked for a photo, he just nodded and smiled, and let his hand stay softly on the dog. A silent moment in the sun, a tear in my eye.
Beautiful.
Great stuff with doubles…. 🙂 Last two are my favourites!
Thank you – I see what you mean!
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These are beautifully chosen images which all speak to me. I love the cygnets, and father and son shots in particular.
Glad they speak to you – as they speak to me!
Beautiful twos! I especially like the two dogs.
Thank you – a lucky shot!
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity 😉
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Beautiful collection of twos, though I particularity like the two cygnets.
Thank you – sweet fluffy ones.
Such lovely pictures Ann-Christine!
So glad you liked them, Sylvia!
Amazing light on that pair of dogs pretending to be zebras. I keep staring at that photo.
Late evening – last light. I was lucky they stopped in the middle of the street!
Beautiful shots, Leya 😁 Love the story about the strays, and those two signets look like they are about to get into some mischief!
Maybe they were…😉
These are extremely touching. Thank you.
Happy to share them with you. If they touch you, I have succeeded.💕
A very special post, AC! Each photo tells story. Thank you for sharing with us. 🙂
Glad you found it special, Amy! I tried to think what this might mean to people. Many possibilities.
A beautiful collection Ann-Christine, it’s lovely to see the street dogs teaming up and getting affection, food and care from passers by 🤗💖 xxx
Very good!
A very special post this week A-C. Loved every image, each of which shows wonderful emotion between subjects. Beautifully done
Thank you, Tina. I really enjoyed this challenge, and the thinking of what it might mean to people. Glad you liked my choices!
These are wonderful! My first thought was of shoes too, though I don’t think people want to see my closet full of shoes…I’m struggling over here. haha.
Well… I am sure you will post a great entry!