Walk Softly and Carry a Big Stick

She was actually playing with the stick BEFORE the bird came on the scene. I"m guessing the bird wasn't prepared to take any chances though!

Many thanks for dropping by.

[Caroline]

A timeless photo- child, stick, bird and beach. It's lovely reminder of childhood.

[karenann]

Now that's a determined walk if I ever saw one ... lovely capture of this little girl! Love the action with her stride and her hair. Yes .. that bird's ready to get out of her way!! :)

[☠northy]

really lovely!

[Ulpi]

Beautiful shot! Your composition is great Anne!

[Ramesh Chand]

nice shot Anne.......

[Laurie Higgins]

Oh Anne, I'm not sure if this is your granddaughter, but it sure reminds me of mine. The swinging hair slayed me...

[Jennifer Ruge]

I love this!

[Tove]

Such a lovely shot! Oh yes, I know this phenomenon: kids and sticks and - soon flying - birds

[Carolyn White]

Wonderful capture, Anne! :0)

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Hehe! Run little birdy :) Lovely shot, I love the slight wetness in the bottom of her shorts, means she's def been having fun & there's plenty more to be had :)

[Dione Giorgio]

So gorgeous!

[Rick Schies]

It looks cute, and she looks like she's done this before.

[Jann]

She seems to be in control of the situation- nice photo.

[Jennifer C]

'watch out for young girls with big sticks' says ethel

[Stacey]

Very cute, I see that bird flying off immediately after this photo was taken :)

[Allison Maltese]

This is a classic. There is something about a bird on a beach and kids can't resist the chase. You have captured that perfectly. Nice POV and composition.

[Mike Warren]

Great capture of the moment. She is really enjoying herself.

[K J Buehl]

Adorable action shot! Great composition and love your subjects!

[elkehochban]

Yup, he's keeping a wary eye out! Fun shot!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

LOL Love your title. This is such a cute shot.

[carol white]

Super capture!! Very sweet!!

[Diana]

Cute shot! Beautiful comp here!

[Cindy Muir]

Great shot, Anne! I love it! Fav!

[Anne ❀]

@lauriehiggins thanks laurie! yes, it's our granddaughter. she'll always carry a big stick, figuratively or otherwise! lol

[Anne ❀]

@cmuir1963 awe, thanks cindy! this is the little beach we missed seeing when you visited ... lol. not much compared to some around the world but very cool for the kids in the area.

[Mary Lou]

she sure looks like a girl on a mission :)

[scooter]

Adorable capture!

[Margaret Tryon]

LOL Great shot and title.

[Pam Hawkes]

I like this! Good to have the gull in this shot!

[Danielle Greenwood]

haha very cute!

[Carole Imes]

Fav for the caption, the imaginative scene.... So clever and fab shot!

[Jen Hudson]

This is great, that bird certainly looks wary.

[Beverly Carmichael]

Wonderful! It is such a whimsical picture. Love it!

[paula goff]

oh how cute Anne! is this your granddaughter?

[Ramona]

This is wonderful

[❀ Lynn]

She looks like she's got places to go! Wonderful capture of this moment.

[Anne ❀]

@paulaag Thanks paula! yes, she is our granddaughter. we had a great weekend with her and her little sister

[cynce frantz]

love the playfulness of this.

[Moira Brown]

Fav lovely composition and subject. Gorgeous. A picture that tells a story!