Awkward Poses

Sometimes, the poses adopted in photographic portraits can seem very awkward. Here are three from a box of unconnected vintage photos:

All images: Laurie Manton Collection

To ride this tricycle would seem, physically and mechanically, very difficult indeed!

I have never been keen on short ties and high-waisted trousers. Why is he perched on one leg, I wonder and . . . just how big are the birds that use that bird bath?

Oh, did no-one think about the child’s dignity? Judging by the caption on the reverse, the parent(s) were more interested in drawing the recipients notice to the ‘indian rubber’ animal that Georgie is holding!