Adventures in Scouting

When looking at a photographer's workload, we commonly assume it's something like.. schedule, style, shoot, proof, edit, deliver and that's the end of it.  Oh my friends, if you only knew how long some of us spend scouting for new locations.. and how much of a bummer it is when a "gem" spot of yours is destroyed.

I always visit the site of a planned shoot a few days before the shoot itself, just to make sure all is well.  Sometimes fields are harvested, trees are cut down, or gorgeous peeling wood planks are painted over... in today's case, I discovered that one of the spots I had planned to use this weekend had been taken over by a group of partying kids. They were as surprised to see me show up with my camera as I was to see them there.  I guess I can't really blame them, it is a secluded area, but it's still frustrating when you've already visualized the entire set.  Back to the drawing board!

Some random photos from my travels today... (17-40mm lens for all)