Day 86 - Joy of ♥ 21: hands

Today's post is called hands. It's dedicated to the hands I love.

When I was little I used to spend most of the time literary in the hands of my grandparents. And I learned a big deal from those hands. My grandpa's hands are strong and tireless. He's the most hard-working and determined person I know. And my grandmother's hands are just precious. They are tender and caring, and the food she cooks with them is too good to describe.


Nikon D700, 50mm.

Day 38 - Ivan's Day

The name “Ivan” comes from Old-Bulgarian and means “God is merciful”. Ivanovden (Ivan’s Day,) taking place on the 7th of January, is a religious holiday celebrated in honor of Sveti Yoan Krastitel (John the Baptist).
People who are named Ivan, Ivanka, Ivaylo, Yoan, Yana, Jana celebrate their name-day.
There are more than 260 000 people named Ivan and Ivanka in Bulgaria today.

I am attaching a portrait of my grandpa Ivan who is quite a unique person with one-of-a-kind character. My last name - Ivanova - comes right from his first one, probably this is why I love this nameday so much :))))

Happy name day to everyone who celebrates today!



Nikon D700, 50mm.

Day 27 - Golden 50th

My grandparents are approaching their 50th anniversary. It sounds amazing to me! Nowadays people hardly stay together for a couple of years and what's left for 50 or so...despite all the everyday things they find to argue about they just look so good together :))))))

Let's hope most of us end up in photos like that :)))))))