What photo ops have you missed or regretted not shooting?

slackercruster · 06-14-2012, 05:47 AM

I usually see a shot while driving and have to pass it by wishing I could capture it.

Last month the local high school had their graduation at the sports arena. A young plumper gal grad was strolling down the street in her gown and cap flowing wide open showing her hot pants and super high heels. Would have made a nice tone mapped photo.

What photo ops have you missed or regretted not shooting?

eddie1960 · 06-14-2012, 05:54 AM

Iggy with Ron Asheton a few months before Ron died. Just wasn't a shooting scenario, though I had a camera with me. Regretted it later, but enjoyed the time.

RallyDriver96 · 06-14-2012, 05:58 AM

4 Black Bear in a field of Lupins - it was 1 momma and 3 year-old cubs... still kicking myself. I had my camera in the morning in that location, about two hours later when bringing a group through (driving to a canopy tour start point) they walked across the road in front of us and into the field.

Lex Madera · 06-14-2012, 06:48 AM

A guy riding his horse bareback in the middle of Baku, jury-rigged bridle, talking on his cellphone.

asp1880 · 06-14-2012, 07:13 AM

An old stag on the front porch of the local hilltop castle at daybreak on a foggy, misty morning in the park. I was on a morning jog and didn't have a camera.

Regards,
--Anders.

RioRico · 06-14-2012, 07:19 AM

A little Ixil Mayan girl running along the roadside in Guatemala. I powered-up my P&S just a moment too late.

And a shot I *could* get if I picked just the right time: Location, the Oakland Hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. The time, full-moonset. The weather, a layer of fog on the Bay, filling in the bayfront flatlands like cream. The angle, the full moon setting between the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge. I didn't have a camera when I saw that. Damn.

photolady95 · 06-14-2012, 07:21 AM

The Dolphin that came out of the water right at the bow of a yacht heading south. I had camera but was focused on a Great Blue Heron in front of me, the Dolpin was to the side of me.

Gareth.Ig · 06-14-2012, 08:13 AM

One of the most vivid memories of my childhood. It was late summer and I was fishing and duck hunting with my father and brother in Northern Labrador, just east of Hopedale. One evening as the sun was setting the sky went a solid peach colour and the underside of the clouds a bright pink/magenta. Out of nowhere a thick, crisp, opaque rainbow came straight down out of the clouds across the bay. The colour was so saturated, it was like God was doing colour by numbers with permanent marker.

My camera (a little instamatic thing) was a 5 minute walk away, but I didn't dare go get it, I just stood there and watched.

vonBaloney · 06-14-2012, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by slackercruster

I usually see a shot while driving and have to pass it by wishing I could capture it.

Last month the local high school had their graduation at the sports arena. A young plumper gal grad was strolling down the street in her gown and cap flowing wide open showing her hot pants and super high heels. Would have made a nice tone mapped photo.

What photo ops have you missed or regretted not shooting?

Shooting a high school girl in hot pants and high heels is just the sort of shot you might regret if you *do* get it...

eddie1960 · 06-14-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Shooting a high school girl in hot pants and high heels is just the sort of shot you might regret if you *do* get it...

have you seen the thread he posted???/ that would be a tame shot by comparison

:

vonBaloney · 06-14-2012, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

have you seen the thread he posted???/ that would be a tame shot by comparison

:

I'm speaking more to the underage aspect of it...

eddie1960 · 06-14-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

I'm speaking more to the underage aspect of it...

She was a Grad so likely 18, but speaking as someone who shoots a lot of crowds at concerts crtainly some of the girls have been underage (particularly at the all ages shows or outdoor shows. They are in the shot sometimes can't be avoided (and in the heat of summer sometimes they are dressed in far less than his example

)

RoxnDox · 06-14-2012, 10:55 AM

Missed many many many roadside landscapes... From the Great Flatness of Nebraska (i.e. hte Platte River valley along I-80), to the scenic vistas along and approaching the Front Range, to the tight, intimate (relatively speaking) views in the winding little highways climbing up thru the canyons to hte High Country... I've seen so many shots and missed 'em because I couldn't get off the road (traffic, no parking, cliff, etc...)

And, of course, I have had some (many) shots with bad settings (forgot to change ISO from 800, that sort of thing) too.

Jim

eddie1960 · 06-14-2012, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Missed many many many roadside landscapes... From the Great Flatness of Nebraska (i.e. hte Platte River valley along I-80), to the scenic vistas along and approaching the Front Range, to the tight, intimate (relatively speaking) views in the winding little highways climbing up thru the canyons to hte High Country... I've seen so many shots and missed 'em because I couldn't get off the road (traffic, no parking, cliff, etc...)

And, of course, I have had some (many) shots with bad settings (forgot to change ISO from 800, that sort of thing) too.

Jim

I can identify with the missed landscapes, i've missed tons of them in Europe because I am the damn driver all the time. (My wife really really needs to get a license)
the worst is on the big highways where i have top pay attention and my wife will go "oh look at that - while i'm doing 180 km per hour

Mortimer · 06-16-2012, 03:03 PM

I was in a small valley in either New Mexico or Arizona, I forget which (it has been a few years), and a train was coming up the valley. I had a camera and thought to pull over, but I had a car behind me and I hesitated.

I still regret not at least attempting that shot. It was beautiful.

06-14-2012, 05:47 AM	#1
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	What photo ops have you missed or regretted not shooting? I usually see a shot while driving and have to pass it by wishing I could capture it. Last month the local high school had their graduation at the sports arena. A young plumper gal grad was strolling down the street in her gown and cap flowing wide open showing her hot pants and super high heels. Would have made a nice tone mapped photo. What photo ops have you missed or regretted not shooting?

06-14-2012, 10:14 AM	#12
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by vonBaloney I'm speaking more to the underage aspect of it... She was a Grad so likely 18, but speaking as someone who shoots a lot of crowds at concerts crtainly some of the girls have been underage (particularly at the all ages shows or outdoor shows. They are in the shot sometimes can't be avoided (and in the heat of summer sometimes they are dressed in far less than his example)

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06-14-2012, 05:54 AM	#2
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Iggy with Ron Asheton a few months before Ron died. Just wasn't a shooting scenario, though I had a camera with me. Regretted it later, but enjoyed the time.

06-14-2012, 05:58 AM	#3
RallyDriver96 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 65	4 Black Bear in a field of Lupins - it was 1 momma and 3 year-old cubs... still kicking myself. I had my camera in the morning in that location, about two hours later when bringing a group through (driving to a canopy tour start point) they walked across the road in front of us and into the field.

06-14-2012, 06:48 AM	#4
Lex Madera Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia, Austria, Ukraine Photos: Gallery Posts: 188	A guy riding his horse bareback in the middle of Baku, jury-rigged bridle, talking on his cellphone.

06-14-2012, 07:13 AM	#5
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	An old stag on the front porch of the local hilltop castle at daybreak on a foggy, misty morning in the park. I was on a morning jog and didn't have a camera. Regards, --Anders.

06-14-2012, 07:19 AM	#6
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	A little Ixil Mayan girl running along the roadside in Guatemala. I powered-up my P&S just a moment too late. And a shot I could get if I picked just the right time: Location, the Oakland Hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. The time, full-moonset. The weather, a layer of fog on the Bay, filling in the bayfront flatlands like cream. The angle, the full moon setting between the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge. I didn't have a camera when I saw that. Damn.

06-14-2012, 07:21 AM	#7
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	The Dolphin that came out of the water right at the bow of a yacht heading south. I had camera but was focused on a Great Blue Heron in front of me, the Dolpin was to the side of me.

06-14-2012, 08:13 AM	#8
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	One of the most vivid memories of my childhood. It was late summer and I was fishing and duck hunting with my father and brother in Northern Labrador, just east of Hopedale. One evening as the sun was setting the sky went a solid peach colour and the underside of the clouds a bright pink/magenta. Out of nowhere a thick, crisp, opaque rainbow came straight down out of the clouds across the bay. The colour was so saturated, it was like God was doing colour by numbers with permanent marker. My camera (a little instamatic thing) was a 5 minute walk away, but I didn't dare go get it, I just stood there and watched.

06-14-2012, 09:47 AM - 1 Like	#9
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by slackercruster I usually see a shot while driving and have to pass it by wishing I could capture it. Last month the local high school had their graduation at the sports arena. A young plumper gal grad was strolling down the street in her gown and cap flowing wide open showing her hot pants and super high heels. Would have made a nice tone mapped photo. What photo ops have you missed or regretted not shooting? Shooting a high school girl in hot pants and high heels is just the sort of shot you might regret if you do get it...

06-14-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by vonBaloney Shooting a high school girl in hot pants and high heels is just the sort of shot you might regret if you do get it... have you seen the thread he posted???/ that would be a tame shot by comparison :

06-14-2012, 10:09 AM	#11
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by eddie1960 have you seen the thread he posted???/ that would be a tame shot by comparison : I'm speaking more to the underage aspect of it...

06-14-2012, 10:55 AM	#13
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Missed many many many roadside landscapes... From the Great Flatness of Nebraska (i.e. hte Platte River valley along I-80), to the scenic vistas along and approaching the Front Range, to the tight, intimate (relatively speaking) views in the winding little highways climbing up thru the canyons to hte High Country... I've seen so many shots and missed 'em because I couldn't get off the road (traffic, no parking, cliff, etc...) And, of course, I have had some (many) shots with bad settings (forgot to change ISO from 800, that sort of thing) too. Jim

06-14-2012, 11:03 AM	#14
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by RoxnDox Missed many many many roadside landscapes... From the Great Flatness of Nebraska (i.e. hte Platte River valley along I-80), to the scenic vistas along and approaching the Front Range, to the tight, intimate (relatively speaking) views in the winding little highways climbing up thru the canyons to hte High Country... I've seen so many shots and missed 'em because I couldn't get off the road (traffic, no parking, cliff, etc...) And, of course, I have had some (many) shots with bad settings (forgot to change ISO from 800, that sort of thing) too. Jim I can identify with the missed landscapes, i've missed tons of them in Europe because I am the damn driver all the time. (My wife really really needs to get a license) the worst is on the big highways where i have top pay attention and my wife will go "oh look at that - while i'm doing 180 km per hour

06-16-2012, 03:03 PM	#15
Mortimer New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 15	I was in a small valley in either New Mexico or Arizona, I forget which (it has been a few years), and a train was coming up the valley. I had a camera and thought to pull over, but I had a car behind me and I hesitated. I still regret not at least attempting that shot. It was beautiful.