Looked at the weather report for Chatsworth the night before. A promising sunrise – check
Camera batteries charged, CF card in camera and bag is packed by the door – check
Truck is gassed up…at 2.39 a gallon. What’s there not to like there – a save cash check
Set alarm for 5:15am – check
Stagger out of bed, limp to bathroom (having foot issues) and get dressed – check
Easy drive down to Franklin Parker Preserve although I missed my turn – check
As it starts too get a little brighter I notice it’s cloudy.-clearly no check
Arrived at destination safely and I’m all excited. Maybe it will clear – an anticipating check
Walk about a mile to my spot and scope the possibilities – check
The forecast on Accuweather.com missed the boat completely – doesn’t deserve a check
Overcast with a hint of red at sunrise. Not what I was planning for- a concerned check
Flocks of birds making cool noises taking off out of the water – a check for ambiance
Years of shooting means to keep an open mind and refocus – check
Started seeing really interesting shapes and patterns in the water-check
The environment keeps changing here as water has made inroads to other sections – Remember check
My shots begin to revealed patterns that looked like a modern art painting to me – check
Wait a minute…. shoot at a slower shutter speed – a now your thinking check
Bingo…a 4 second exposure with a light wind blowing the grasses- I think I nailed it check
Drove home listening to Christmas music. Not a bad morning – check