narrative-photography

I went out to try to get some shots of NASA's Ares I-X test rocket that shot up this morning, but as usual I got bored and left before launch. The light truly sucked anyway, shooting into the sun has horrible effects on my pictures. Last time a rocket launched I had to work, so I ran outside and shot off a few and hurried in before my manager got sick of my camera stunts. I think to myself it's better to be here and bored than at work wishing I could be here and bored. I try not to leave and take what shots I can while I hold out through each delay. No settings can help this harsh light, I wonder if I should have gone over the bridge instead of Spaceview Park. I can't stand this park for long waits before launches, it's too small and too full of tourists. I did get a little tee hee out of one little kid. I think the first thing that ruined the day for me, other than the sun, may have been the donation jars and space ship memorabilia being sold at the entrance. I'm not sure why. Usually my camera keeps me from being bored; taking pictures of people tickles me and one of my teens. Maybe because I'm alone for a launch I can’t focus on this shoot and really don’t want to be here. Is this how a writer feels with writers block?