On Sunday we were having dinner at my sister's house, and my daughter and her cousin were giggling in the hammock... with perfect golden sunset light falling across them and lighting up their faces and the colorful fabric.
Moments like this (perfect light, pure happiness, great colors, non-distracting background) are fleeting, so I grabbed the camera and took a few pictures. Sure enough, a few seconds later, a boy cousin came and pestered the girls.
Quick as a wink this idyllic scene was gone... and there was chasing and rumpus.
Lessons learned...
Look for beautiful light.
Keep your camera handy!
Shoot fast!
