Camera shy seagull
As I walked along the Santa Cruz shore with my camera in hand, I spotted a seagull that seemed as enthralled with the ocean as I. He stood there staring at the frothy waves and I decided to take his photo. Stooping down to his level, I brought my camera up but he moved on. I tried to catch up with him but he walked awfully fast for a seagull. The faster I walked, the faster he walked. He looked at me and I looked at him, he knew I was there, and he didn’t let me catch him. I had to dodge children and adults who were splashing in the waves or walking hand-in-hand. Whereas, everyone moved out of his way. I began to feel silly, chasing down a seagull that was clearly outsmarting me. And, we were running out of shoreline. I had to make a move. I knew if I ran I would scare it off, so I walked as fast as I could, camera ready, and snap. I got his photograph. Cute seagull, isn’t he? So much for a relaxing stroll on the beach. Now I need a margarita, then maybe a nap.
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