Little Man, Big Waves

Went to see the big waves forecast one day and was captivated by this little boy standing all alone bracing himself as he challenged the waves rushing in to knock him down.

They never did.

Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, San Diego North County, California.

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Little Man Big Waves

Acrylic on canvas · 36 x 48 x 1.5

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