Great Shot Ruined

Robert:
Seems like we all have those stories.
Some years ago my wife and I were photographing wild flowers in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in a small meadow not far from the road. A herd of wild mustangs began working their way up from a morning drink at the river .The lead mare spotted us and watched from the top of a little knoll while the other mares and colts worked their way into the meadow.About the time we were in a position to get some decent shots a minivan came to a screeching halt on the highway and out jumps this guy running towards us and waving his point and shoot camera he got a great shot of a cloud of dust. We had the last laugh though because after he left the horses came back and we had a great time shooting several rolls of film while the horses munched on wild flowers.
Mel

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I am sure the next step will be the electronic image, and hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function ,whatever technological innovations may develop.
Ansel Adams-1983

Laughing Gary Can't stop laughing.

I believe I miss the best shot every time I go out, but I get some good ones that do not escape the shutter. I could write a book on all the missed opportunities possibly. I find my success rate increases with how prepared I am and my focus I put into my targeted image.

Recently I was taking pictures of lighthouses during lake Michigans record storm which produced the highest wave recorded in Lake Michigans history at 23 feet. (google it) Anyway the very best shot was missed in my opinion due to a wave blast which soaked me and the 3-4 minute red and orange sky/cloud glow was gone along with the waves blasting impressively over the lighthouse. It was a breathtaking sunset.

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