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I Was Not Alone!
I was heading home from the Central Belt and as I approached the River Forth at Kincardine the late evening light was breaking through the clouds. Its effect was great and I decided to stop in a lay by and try for some into sun shots by the river. The signs looked good and I hauled my bag onto my back confident I had everything I would need to capture some decent images - wrong!
By the time I reached my chosen site I realised I was not alone. Late spring, warm evening, trees and water; the ideal playground for midges. Once again I had forgotten any repellent and was left fighting the squadrons that attacked me, rather than concentrate on the photographic opportunities in front of me. In the end, after grabbing a few hasty shots, I retreated back to the car. I didn't get the images I was after because I couldn't concentrate and the moment was lost, although I did get some images of a semi demolished building of which "The Good Days Are Past" was one.
The old phrase, "for the sake of a nail the battle was lost" comes to mind and I'll pack the repellent next time!
By the time I reached my chosen site I realised I was not alone. Late spring, warm evening, trees and water; the ideal playground for midges. Once again I had forgotten any repellent and was left fighting the squadrons that attacked me, rather than concentrate on the photographic opportunities in front of me. In the end, after grabbing a few hasty shots, I retreated back to the car. I didn't get the images I was after because I couldn't concentrate and the moment was lost, although I did get some images of a semi demolished building of which "The Good Days Are Past" was one.
The old phrase, "for the sake of a nail the battle was lost" comes to mind and I'll pack the repellent next time!
05/06/2013