Most missed opportunities I typically try to push out of my mind because so I am not haunted my the memory. There have been many times during sporting events where I missed the right moment that would have made the shot. However, the most memorable missed opportunity for me was when I was in Ireland, my family and I were traveling around to different castles and old ruins, during a stop at a particular church we came upon a dog living in a crate, he was chained to a stone wall, and a knife casually sat on the ground next to him. the background behind the stone wall was of some very green irish hills. The contrast of the sad dog living in poor conditions was amazing. It was also raining at the time and the dog was looking right at me. I had my camera but could not adjust the settings correctly in time, i attempted to catch the moment out the car window as we drove away, but the moment was lost and the dog stopped making eye contact with me. Now I am much more skilled with my camera and will not have that problem in the future. I am also more careful to carry my camera on me when I am in interesting places.
Your list of such particular details shows how deeply this missed photograph is etched in your memory.
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