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In past articles, I stressed the value of research and planning in preparation for photography field trips. This includes allowing enough field time to capture those moments when everything comes together. However, there are other photo-worthy events that take place when we’re not looking for them and wish we had a camera handy. I’ve experienced my share of these. But in other such situations, I did have a camera and the resulting images made me feel that I received an unexpected gift.
Until a few weeks ago I hadn’t given those serendipities much thought. Then while visiting family in California, a hike planned by my younger daughter placed us in an environment rich with p...

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