{"id":5303,"date":"2026-05-16T18:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T17:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/priscimon.com\/blog\/?p=5303"},"modified":"2026-05-16T18:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T17:53:03","slug":"plans-do-not-survive-breakfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/priscimon.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/16\/plans-do-not-survive-breakfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans do not survive breakfast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I am developing the habit of making intentional photos<\/a> to improve my photography. I plan my shoots by researching locations, analysing weather patterns, observing sun positions, checking events, and so on. But, as the saying goes, plans do not survive breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Sunday, I wanted to get a picture of a train crossing a railway bridge over the Basingstoke Canal. The weather forecast was good, and the sun would be in the right position to shine on the front of the train. I arrived at the location with thirty minutes to spare and walked the short distance along the canal to the bridge. Except that the bridge never came into view. Unlike on the photos from Google Street View, it was now hidden behind spring vegetation. Disappointed but not defeated, I made my way back to the car, trying to think of an alternative location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson learnt: Have a plan B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the way, I spotted a scrapyard, but intimidated by the signs promising prosecution for trespassers, I decided not to go in. Instead, I took a picture with a telephoto lens from across the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I wasn’t prepared yet to pass on this beautiful sunset. I drove to the bridge near Claycart Hill, hoping to get a picture of it in the evening light. Whilst waiting for the right moment, I saw a swan heading in my direction. This opportune scene looked great and totally saved the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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