Good things come to those who wait.
Patience is a virtue.
These adages ring true in a variety of situations, especially when you find yourself with a camera in your hands. Capturing wildlife is tough: critters fidget. Even a seemingly simple shot of a flower can be difficult on a windy day.
Be aware of your physical limitations, whether imposed by you or your environment. That perfect angle for that perfect shot may lead you to scramble over the rocks of a riverbank to get into position, but more often than not, you'll find yourself trying to hold perfectly still, hoping your subject does the same.
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| Monarch; Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC |
A few weeks ago, I found myself engaged in a dance with a monarch, willing it to come around that milkweed at just the right angle, to open its wings at just the right time. What I wanted and what Nature allowed me to have were two different things; you have to make peace with that concept.
It can be frustrating. It can even be painful when crouching in a flowerbed with a trick knee. But in the end, like with all things we love, it's worth it.
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| Grasshopper; Roanoke River, Weldon, NC |
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