While walking along the beach, I captured this fleeting moment of a young boy breaking into a sudden sprint, startling a group of pigeons into flight. This un-staged scene brought me a sense of pure, uncomplicated joy, reminding me that happiness doesn’t require a grand occasion—it can be found in the raw energy of a simple dash across the sand. As I paused to take the photo, I was struck by the contrast between the quiet expanse of the beach and the sudden, beautiful burst of motion from the child and the birds.
A fleeting moment
- Photographer: Kavitha Krishnamurthy
- Date: March 1, 2026
- Collection: Every Day Happiness