Sometimes the photo doesn’t wait.

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- May 15, 2026 at 5:45 pm #549456
  Mike Beckworth
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  I like to think that I take the time to find images. I usually have some sort of a plan. But once in a while the conditions reveal themselves at an inopportune time when I least expect them. Today was a great example. I got up early this morning and had no plans to take an image. In fact, the only reason I saw this is because I was letting my dog out to do her business. I live in an apartment complex, so landscape was the last thing on my mind. As soon as I opened the door, I saw it. I knew it would only last a few minutes. I had to decide. Are you going to grab your camera and make an attempt? Or are you going to let it pass and chalk it up to a missed opportunity? I chose the former. It is not a portfolio shot but I am glad I made the attempt.
- May 16, 2026 at 7:13 am #549466
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  Learning to love a “not a portfolio shot” is an important skill. Living the moment, not sleepwalking through life is the lesson that photography can teach.
  - May 17, 2026 at 5:48 pm #549498
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    Thats good philosophy Steve!
- May 17, 2026 at 5:51 pm #549499
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  A good decision to stop Mike, a sunset worth photographing.
- May 18, 2026 at 5:06 am #549521
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  Stunning colours in the sky Mike. Looks like fire and good that you decided to photograph the moment 🙂
- May 18, 2026 at 11:01 am #549545
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  Nice Choice and Capture Mike.
- May 31, 2026 at 12:08 pm #549971
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  Thank you to everyone for the feedback!
- June 4, 2026 at 12:29 am #550140
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  Jeesh some pretty intense colour with that one. Very nice timing, Mike..
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