The Gift

[Lance Warley]

"It's time. Time to fly. Time to spread those wings and dance with the sky. Time to inherit our gift."
"I'm scared. Your wings are bigger than mine, stronger than mine. I-I-I don't know if I can do it."
"You don't have to know. You don't have to think. It's time. Time to fly."

[Lance Warley]

A few minutes later, the young Tri flew across a small body of water to the boardwalk where I was standing. It didn't quite make it to the top rail of the fence, but it did make it, and then poked its head through two of the lower rails.

[Lance Warley]

It walked around the boardwalk a bit and then hopped up to the top rail. Eventually it flew safely back to its nest.

A good day.

[Dave Mills]

Hey Lance, You expressed a juveniles apprehension so well. I enjoyed the writing and the photos.
I've seen birds fledge before and you always see that nervous excitement and apprehension before they finally step off...

[Fabs Forns]

Very emotional description of a birds first flight that can be compared to a child's first few steps. Very beautiful, Monsieur.

[Julie Kenward]

I'm just floored, Lance. The first one got me all choked up and then when I scrolled down and saw his head peeking out the boardwalk fence...I almost started crying! The photos are spectacular - all three of them - but that second one left me speechless.

[denise ippolito]

Lance, I enjoyed the pictures and your expression of thoughts. Well done.

[Jay Gould]

Love 'em all; my vote is for #1:

"Mom, can I, can I, is it time to fly yet?"