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Today, we would like to share with you another project by Gabriele Galimberti, an Italian photographer and author of many meaningful photo series. This time, he captured fathers around the world in moments spent together with their children. Inspired by his own childhood experiences, Galimberti aimed to showcase the diverse ways parents build their relationships and bonds with their kids. Galimberti shared his memories: “The year is 1986. I am eight-and-a-half years old and I’m getting ready for bed. I’m very excited for the morning to arrive. That’s because, in just a few hours, something will happen that’s been happening almost every Sunday for the last year. I’ll feel my father’s hand on my shoulder, shaking me awake as his voice says, ‘Gabri, wake up! It’s six o’clock. We’re going fishing.’”

We recommend visiting Gabriele’s website to access more information about this project and to read the stories behind each photograph. Additionally, if you missed the previous Bored Panda articles about this photographer, we invite you to check them out. The series "Toy Stories" showcased children from over 50 countries and their favorite toys, while "In Her Kitchen" featured stunning portraits of grandmothers from all over the world with their signature dishes.

More info: Instagram | gabrielegalimberti.com

Image credits: Gabriele Galimberti

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Maniche, Haiti

Maniche, Haiti

Jhonny Labossièrie (32) and Jiounelca (2)

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The project "Fathers" is another photo series inspired by some personal experiences of Galimberti. In the previously mentioned "In Her Kitchen," the photographer paid tribute to his grandmother and the very special relationship between them. He decided to travel across the world to explore the diversity of dishes prepared by other grandmothers and the same feeling the women put into what they do for their loved ones. While speaking about the series, Gabriele shared with us: “The one thing that really connects them all is the love they use to nourish their grandchildren. That may be the true common ingredient of all of these recipes.”

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Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Alessandro Kola (40) and Teresa (10)

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Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Takeshi Masuma (40), Luna (7), and Nene (3)

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Giving more details regarding the series featuring parents with their children, the photographer continued the story about his fishing ritual with his own father:  “For over a year, ever since my mom gave my dad a little fishing boat, this has been our Sunday routine – my father and I, alone or sometimes with friends, head out to Lake Trasimeno. It’s a day just for us, a day of waiting, of talking, and of long silences. Luckily, the bursts of good cheer over the catch of a fish aren’t too few or far between.”

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Wadala Slum, Mumbai, India

Wadala Slum, Mumbai, India

Rizwan Shaikh (24), Zafinah (3) and Zeenath (3 months)

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The author of the series mentioned that despite the passing time, the most vivid memories he has from his childhood that connect to his father are those when they spent time together while fishing. Galimberti points out that his father keeps the weekly tradition even now and still goes fishing almost every Sunday. He added: “As for me – maybe because I’m hardly ever home, perhaps because, when I am, I’m too lazy to get up at six in the morning – I haven’t gone with him for many years. Now it’s my brother-in-law and nephew’s turn to go fishing with him.”

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Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy

Paolo Woods (45), Enea (5), and Sara (2)

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Portland, Oregon, USA

Portland, Oregon, USA

Galen Malcolm (24) and Leon (3)

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Silly-Rabbit
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad the dad in this photo is intelligent enough to have his child wear protective breathing equipment. Aerosol particles are not good!

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With all that being said, Gabriele Galimberti decided to start his series "Fathers," documenting the relationships dads around the globe have with their precious children:  “Wherever I am in the world, when I meet a father I ask him to tell me about a special moment he has spent with his children and, when I can, I photograph them together.” This way, again, we can see a range of various activities, but also still moments when nothing else has to be done because the time the parents spend with their children is a great value on its own. Don't forget to visit the photographer's website to get more insights about this special project and get familiar with the very interesting stories, adding more background to the photographs that the fathers shared with Galimberti.

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Hon Atsugi, Japan

Hon Atsugi, Japan

Rea (6), Takayasu (39), Yushi (4), Ryota (9), Kota (6) and Masami (43)

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Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Jordi Luque (38) and Rai (4)

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San Francisco, California, USA

San Francisco, California, USA

Francisco (51), Jonathan (48), and Tallulah (5)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They look very unimpressed that baking time is being interrupted by photos.

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Kuldiga, Latvia

Kuldiga, Latvia

Eriks Oficier (43) and Renate (8)

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Florence , Italy

Florence , Italy

Davide Woods (42), Noah (8), and Ian (2)

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Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

Sergio Colin (44) and 3 children

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Belgium (Photo Taken In The Red Sea, Egypt)

Belgium (Photo Taken In The Red Sea, Egypt)

Jan Huygens (41) and Roos Eline (5)

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New Taipei City, Taiwan

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Chang Lin Tsai (38) and Ming Shiang Tsai (4)

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Cahuita, Costa Rica

Cahuita, Costa Rica

Michael Chamarro Suarez (32), Johan (7), Jamie (5), Sofia (5) and Giulia (1)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just know the one in the front couldn't stop jumping, that would've been me at that age, LOL.

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Vevey, Switzerland

Vevey, Switzerland

Jason Singer (39), Juliette (10), and Lenny (7)

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Charles Bryant
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like “well, where is the dad?”, then I see his head just above water. 😁

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San Francisco, California, USA

San Francisco, California, USA

Jared Katz (37), Isadora (7) and Roscoe (4)

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Woolsthorpe-By-Colsterworth, UK

Woolsthorpe-By-Colsterworth, UK

Dean Colyer (49), Alisha (13), Harugy (10), Gracie-Lee (9) and Hilly (7)

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Theo Blackwood
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh that looks familiar. Dad taught me how to play pool in his local when I was 9. I still go there to drink with him when I visit.

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Bogotá, Colombia

Bogotá, Colombia

Manuel Villa (39) ,Elias (2), and Lila (7 months)

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Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

Ilio Gezmeil (40), Donalson (17) ,Wisline (11) and Mirma (2)

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Fouad Kuyali (35),Mazen (4) and Julie (2)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That kid is about to learn an important life lesson, LEGOS ARE SO F*****G SHARP!

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Taichung, Taiwan

Taichung, Taiwan

Chung Mang Che (40), Chung Jui Han (9),Chung Kai Eing (8) and Chung Jia Ying (6)

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Esteban Israel (45), Niko (11) and Oliver (5)

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Male, Maldives

Male, Maldives

Hussain Riyaz (32) and Aishat Eshal (7)

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Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Ignacio Martin (42), Dan (10) and Flavia (8)

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Vik Muniz (55), Francesco Bonelli (12) and Dora (4)

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Breda, The Netherlands

Breda, The Netherlands

Raoul Oomen (43), Tijn (6) and Ole (4)

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are some strategically placed people. I didn’t realize BP sensors traveled.

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Austin, Texas, USA

Austin, Texas, USA

Timothy Klatt (32), Ogden (6), Amity (4), and Lillian (5 months)

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Xiamen, China

Xiamen, China

Lin Jia De (30) and Lin Chen Xin (4)

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Amel Sharief (45), Alma (11), Leena (9), Aya (4) and Mohamed (2)

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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

James Wade (36), Dejah (15),Tyler (12) and Haden (8)

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