Opportunistic Shooting

Ferry and Couple

Although I anticipate many shots and execute them when conditions agree with my intentions, and I stake out some shots and wait for the light, sometimes just being alert pays off. This was the case today when a friend and I were checking out art galleries in Seattle. Returning to my car parked under the Alaskan Way viaduct near Pioneer Square, I saw a ferry approaching the terminal, some nice clouds in the sky, good side light, and a couple deep in conversation on a bench by the water.
Because I knew I'd be parked in Seattle, I had not brought my bag of "real" camera gear, instead opting to carry my infrared-converted Canon G10 in my "European shoulder bag" (not a purse). Actually it is an Ace Leather (of Whidbey) shoulder bag. Anyway, I was happy to have it and here is the result.