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We all have those moments. You're picturing the perfect shot, the ideal light, the exact scene you've envisioned in your head. Then, reality hits. The clouds aren't cooperating, the light's not quite right, and your dream shot is starting to feel more like a nightmare.

Sound familiar? That was me on a recent trip. I was obsessed with capturing a stunning landscape reflected in a pool of water, but the only thing missing was a few fluffy clouds to make it truly magical. Day after day, I woke up early, hoping for a miracle, only to be met with a perfectly clear, cloudless sky. My frustration grew with each sunrise.

But I was letting my expectations hold me back. I was so focused on my ideal vision that I wasn't even seeing the beauty of the scene in front of me.  I was letting a lack of clouds dictate my entire experience!

Then, it hit me. The problem wasn't the landscape; it was me. I needed to stop wishing for something different and start working with what I had.

So, I shifted my perspective. I started focusing on the details, the textures, the colours, and the unique beauty of the scene in its own right. And guess what? My photos started to improve dramatically!

Sure, the sky never did fill with clouds, but I captured the scene's essence in a way I never would have if I'd kept waiting for that perfect, cloud-filled moment.

The lesson? Embrace the unexpected.  Every so often, the most beautiful photos are the ones we capture when we let go of our preconceived notions and allow ourselves to be surprised by the beauty of the moment.

So, the next time you find yourself wishing for something different, take a deep breath and look around.  There's magic in the ordinary, waiting to be discovered.  What's your favourite thing to photograph?  Please let me know in the comments.