I almost never get to shoot what I want when I go out into the woods. It’s not that it’s a disappointment because there’s always something to shoot. Taking nature/wildlife pics has always been fun for me. The frustration of not being able to get the perfect picture keeps you coming back for more. The small victories when you are able to find a subject, get good lighting and composition make it addictive. Critters don’t abide by any timetable, nor will they listen. As corny as it may sound you really have to be thankful for the time they’ll come into view, any stillness, dramatic pose is a gift. Unlike models you can’t get them to position themselves for a better shot. Often you can’t even move since it would cause your subject to flee in panic.
I was hoping for shots of streams and waterfalls swollen with water from the heavy rains. Instead I was misquito bitten and disappointed by small trickles of water. When I let go of the idea of getting that shot there was so much available I was quickly filling cards with pics. At one point I remembered to put the camera in my lap and just take in the surroundings. Watching butterflys and dragonflys mate while sitting in a field of wildflowers was a pretty awesome afternoon.
