[Keith Alan]

Just a reminder:
Don't wait too long or your intended subject might get ruined or destroyed.
After I lost my chance a few times, and then saw scenes I had shot get torn down within a few days, I wised-up and make it a point to take as many photos as I can of something (even if the light is bad) just to get a record--something, anything.

Here's the latest example:
Some of you might remember this post of an old stone shack in the woods.

When I was in the area recently I discovered that a new house is being built on the property that not only ruins several angles but also means I'm in danger of a trespassing charge should I return.



I have shot abandoned buildings and playgrounds that were bulldozed flat within days, and felt lucky.
Don't rely on luck--be pro-active and shoot the things that interest you as soon as possible.
They may not even be there next time you visit.

[enviroguy]

Excellent advice, Keith! I must try to keep at least one good camera with me, as much as possible. I can't rely on the photos from my cell phone.

Regards.....Dennis

[NT73]

You could always knock on the door, show him what you took before, and ask for a free run of the place (at weekends)

[matthew]

Very true - some of my favourite places have been lost to neighbourhood improvements.

[Zig]

Indeed so. I found earlier this year that some natural landscape features I anticipated being on earth longer than I will be, were bulldozed and removed for no real reason. Yes, change can happen in a twinkling...bless others while you still can(which is a good raison d'etre for snapping I reckon).

[Zig]

...and by strange coincidence, your subject line reflects Castle Zig's extant foreign policy on superfluous and edible native British fauna...



"...BLAM....sorry officer, it was my mirror-return on my Pentax 67 that you heard...."