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Feet First: Photographer documents his family's travels by showing only their feet

While sitting on a Brighton beach in 2005 with his new girlfriend Verity, photographer Tom Robinson thought the view of their feet pointing out to sea would make a nice photo. Since then, he's continued to document their travels around the world in this way, resulting in a growing collection of over a hundred images.

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Via submission. All images by [Tom Robinson](http://www.tomrobinsonphotography.com)

Via submission. All images by Tom Robinson

In 2011, the series – entitled Feet First – took a new twist with the arrival of a third set of feet: their daughter Matilda, and more recently – baby Beatrice. The happy family have visited everywhere from New York City to the sunny coasts of the Mediterranean, sharing their adventures with an ever-growing audience.

With so many wonderful memories under their belt, you'd think it would be difficult for Tom to pick a favourite. He said: "I think it has to be the ones that remind me of the great adventures we've had together, both with and without children. Since we've had children it's added a new dimension to the series as you can already see those little feet getting bigger and bigger, so I'd say the family shots are my favourites, especially the ones that remind me of great holidays we've had."

If you enjoyed this series, then you must check out I'm Going To Be a Dad, where Tom documents the reactions of friends and family when he tells them the news that he and Verity are expecting. Wonderful.

Two people lie on a pebble beach with their feet pointing towards the sea under a cloudy sky
Four bare feet in sandals dangle from the front of a blue wooden boat on a muddy river, with forested hills in the background
Two people wearing sandals dangle their feet over a rocky cliff edge overlooking a forested valley at sunset
Four pairs of feet in boots and jeans pointing towards the sea on a vast salt flat under a cloudy sky
Three pairs of feet resting on a red bed inside a campervan interior with wooden cabinetry and tan curtains
Two pairs of bare feet resting on the footplate of a tuk-tuk in Southeast Asia, with a magazine and local scenery visible in the background
Two pairs of bare feet dangling from a stadium seat above a bright pink volleyball court filled with spectators during a sporting event
Two pairs of feet in trainers standing on textured grey stone, part of photographer Tom Robinson's Feet First series documenting his family travels
Four pairs of feet in trainers and jeans pointing towards a distinctive rock formation in an arid desert landscape beneath a clear blue sky
Three pairs of feet dangling from a boat over turquoise water with forested islands and stormy sky in the background
Four pairs of feet in boots and socks lying on a bed with striped blue and green headboard
Two pairs of feet in sandals dangle over a rocky cliff edge overlooking the sea at sunset
Multiple pairs of feet dangle over a turquoise swimming pool as someone jumps from a diving board in the background at a seaside resort
Feet of two people in trainers facing a bright blue door set in terracotta-coloured walls of a narrow alleyway
Four bare feet pointing towards a turquoise sea and a rusted shipwreck on a sandy beach with swimmers in the distance
Four bare feet in sandals dangle from a waterfront pier overlooking calm blue water, with a cruise ship and mountainous coastline visible in the distance
Three pairs of feet in boots standing on a blue floor in a dilapidated room with peeling walls and scattered debris, during the Feet First photo series
Four pairs of feet in trainers and colourful socks dangling over a coastal path, with a white and green lighthouse and harbour beyond
Three pairs of feet dangling over a harbour wall with moored boats and colourful waterfront buildings in the background
Five pairs of feet dangling over a harbour wall with white sailboats moored in the water below at dusk
Three pairs of feet in socks and shoes pointing towards a campfire and white yurt with turquoise door in a grassy field
Two adults and a child sit on a busy street with their feet in the air, showing their shoes and socks against a backdrop of cyclists and pedestrians
Three pairs of feet in sandals pointing upward toward the Statue of Liberty against a clear blue sky
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