Could be anywhere in the world…..

Isn't this a scene that could be found anywhere in the world? Kids, water, beach, buckets and spades - and of course that essential element…..crabs! Taken on the rocks, near Mission Bay, Auckland.

[julia]

What a neat shot.. you managed to get to Mission Bay.. there was a bomb scare there earlier today .. I hope that was not you and your camera bag..

[Dianne]

@julzmaioro Ha - no, I heard on the radio that there was a scare, but it was over by the time I arrived, after a very slow trip on the motorway, in the middle of the day if you please!

[Maggiemae]

I'd have to say one of the elements of this photo is that no person is fat here! It sounds awful to say this but NZ has a bad reputation. Maybe if some people who like fossicking around like this had the interests..!

[Maggiemae]

and........ fav for the candid as wells the composition!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely capture of children really enjoying themselves ,

[Christine]

Lovely to see children having fun without technology!

[Margo]

Great scene

[Dianne]

@chris17 Couldn't agree more!

[Peter]

Yes anywhere Dianne, its a beautiful candid image full of happiness, what fun can be had with a bucket and spade when your this age, Fav:)

[Irene]

As you say Dianne could be anywhere. Isnt it lovely tosee kids outside mucking aboutinstead of inside on their computers, phones etc

[Wylie]

even the pied oyster catcher flapped across the ditch!

[Sebastian Gritt]

Pastime as old as time itself. Beautiful.

[Issi Bannerman]

Yes indeed, and what wonderful colours too.

[Judith Johnson]

This looks wonderful and they are all so engaged. Oh for a day on the beach.

[Hazel]

I was just thinking this is a timeless shot - and then I read your text - really nice.

[Margaret Brown]

Lovely to see especially this time of year in the uk!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely scene an capture

[Delia]

Great shot of kids having fun outdoors

[Babs]

Lovely scene and it tells a story too.

[Sheralee S]

Yes! Great photo of the kids enjoying themselves.

[Shari]

So true.

[Dianne]

@pusspup Yes - there were lots of them feeding on the incoming tide.

[Marnie]

What a magic sight, they're totally oblivious to you taking their photo/s.

[KWind]

Wonderful fun moment captured.

[Rosan]

Wonderful scene! Brings back precious memories of my kids at the beach on a family vacation.

[Jenfurj]

Just beautiful, innocence & inquisitiveness.

[Taffy]

What a lovely scene! It is universal.

[Denise Wood]

Yes - could be here in Warrnambool too :)