I often spy something while driving that might make an interesting photo. But I'm driving. There's traffic, or the light turns and I have to move, or I am moving so fast that by the time I process the idea that I'd like to see it through the lens it's a mile behind me.
Last week at a stop light near Ellsworth I saw this funky furniture store. My camera was in the backseat. But the light turned. As I cruised by sizing it up for possibilities I started to think about how many opportunities like this are lost. But it was an undivided four lane road with a lot of traffic. I had other places I needed to be. I fretted and checked the rear view for other angles, but It was now a ways back. Just another picture imagined, but not not taken.
Then I missed my turn.
Headed toward Bangor not Bucksport. I had to turn around to get back on Route 1 so why not go back the extra half-mile?
Out on the patio.