Mama, I really, really need a pink guitar!

During our visit to the L.A. Historic District yesterday, I caught this little girl giving mama that pitiful look, hoping that she'd buy her one of the many colorful guitars that the merchants along Olvera Street sell to the tourists. I'm not sure that mama gave in, but the little girl did manage to score a lollipop!

[Louise & Ken]

I think that was the same look I gave Ken when I wanted to buy our grand daughter some little huaraches. He did not hand me a lollipop...

[Denise Wood]

Love that pleading look :)

[Poppo Livy]

Then come the tears

[Nadiya Bilovodenko]

Great emotion shot !!!

[Peter]

What a wonderful candid street shot Ron she would melt any ones heart with that wonderful expression:)

[Claes]

Of course she wants a guitar - you can't get enough instruments ... though I have promised not to buy/get more guitars since I have 4-6 guitars (and I play guitar very poorly), but I don't have a double bass so that's where I make that expression :-)

[Anita Campbell]

Absolutely sweetness and cuteness. You did get some fabulous shots, Ron. How many photos did you end up taking? Just curious.

[Dawn]

So cute

[bkb in the city]

Great candid shot

[Ron]

@Weezilou But you did score a handbag! Next time it's lollipops for everyone!

[Ron]

@gilbertwood Thanks Denise - yep, that look is universal I believe. So is the response. ;-)

[Ron]

@terryliv You speak from experience I take it!

[Ron]

@olenadole Ha ha, I knew you'd weigh in Nadiya! :-) That's quite the compliment coming from you, the wonderful child specialist!

[Ron]

@pcoulson Ha ha, thanks Peter. She melted everyone's heart but Mum's evidently. The pouty look met with failure unfortunately.

[Ron]

@runner365 That's funny Claes. I think it would take about 30 of those little guitars to make one double bass! Go for it!

[Ron]

@aglennc Thanks for those kind comments Anita. I ended up with 201 photos downloaded into Lightroom. That's for all three cameras, and only those that weren't garbage and didn't make it off the card. I believe I showed some restraint. ;-)

[Ron]

@dawnee Thanks Dawnee. When I saw her pull back and start staring at the goodies I knew I had to capture the moment. Got lucky.

[Ron]

@bkbinthecity Thanks so much Brian. I think candids are great fun - total honesty in a candid shot! I appreciate your stopping by.

[Chris Johnson]

Awww who can resist that little expression...at least she got her lollipop. Wonderful candid shot Ron!