The Pier trolley in its own lane on The Pier causeway in St. Petersburg Florida - Nikon D300 Tamron 17-50mm @ f/11 ISO 200 1/250th on Induro CT214 tripod with cable release
Sometimes a shot just appears and if the photographer is fast enough, it can be captured. Such was the case with this photograph featuring The Pier in the background and The Pier Trolley coming (very closely) toward me as I made this image from the narrow median dividing the causeway for public usage and trolley only usage. The seagull in the shot I can take no credit for. It was just a happy coincidence the bird ended up in the shot.
I was not out specifically to make images of my own as I was in the middle of teaching a 1-on-1 DSLR Photography Lesson, but after I helped the student set up her shot (same as above) I had a chance to quickly get my tripod into position to capture this scene too. I already knew as we approached I wanted both of us to have our tripod legs fully closed so as to be as low to the ground as possible. I wanted an exaggerated point of view. At the time I had no idea any trolleys would be passing by. I was hoping simply for a shot of The Pier using the curb as a leading line. Again, when an opportunity presents itself it really helps to be quick with your photography gear to give yourself the best shot at getting the photo.