How lucky it feels to be in the moment when a moment arises. Sometimes it is luck, and sometimes planning and positioning is the key. I started going to tennis tournaments about 20 years ago to see some legends before they retired. The legends kept playing and I got better at positioning myself during matches. My favorite part of this farewell ceremony was the legend quietly drawing a heart in the clay with his shoe just before the post-match ceremony. In my retirement years

It was supposed to be a low-key retirement hobby. But getting the desired photos seems to involve a lot of movement. I am not complaining, I want to keep moving in the go-go years of early retirement. I now realize I need pre and post warmup and recovery for all the bending, twisting climbing that may be involved; and I am maybe I should follow directions. Both the detour and the destination were worth a taking a little extra time. Destination: Langfluh Detour: Nice hike to t

I wanted to be a purist. I just wanted to take great shots and not edit my photos. Ignorance is bliss. I didn't realize that my upgraded cell phone was automatically editing and improving my quick snaps. Now I cannot wait for my next class to learn more about how to get the most out of my RAW files. I want authenticity and do not want to modify what I saw, but now I also want to understand lighting and exposure to reflect the beauty in nature that comes through my lens. I h