Kids family unit plays skiprope on Morro Strand State Beach by skipping rope which in this case is actually a giant kelp strand. Hollister Peak (one of the nine Sisters or Morros) is visible in the background. Young mothers play with their children in this wholesome family activity scene.
Camera:Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens:EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Shot at 110 mm
Exposure:Auto exposure, Program AE, 1/1,000 sec, f/8, ISO 400
Photo © 2008 “Mike” Michael L. Baird, mike {at] mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com, Canon EOS-1D Mark III with Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, handheld, RAW.
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reportguy 23 months ago | reply
Great shot. I used it on a post about exercise guidelines for kids, with attribution and a link back to this page. Thanks! community.weightwatchers.com/Blogs/UserBlog.aspx?blogid=1...
mikebaird 23 months ago | reply
Great blog.
alannin3 8 months ago | reply
Lovely picture, thanks for making available via Creative Commons. I wanted a nice family scene to use for our blog: blog.fcfp.co.uk/2012/10/01/family-resilience-report/
Attribution included.
Thanks
Alex
mikebaird 8 months ago | reply
Thanks for the cool Creative Commons use
blog.fcfp.co.uk/2012/10/01/family-resilience-report/
And for leaving a use note.
www.flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/2522498597/comment7215763...