So it was Christmas Eve and Muse&Mentor had to go into Hobart to sort out some financial transactions for the Mother. And I got dropped off by the harbour as I had nothing to contribute to the financial stuff.

And harbours, like all boundaries between earth and sea are interesting, places of contrasting textures and influences. Yet this day was dull and grey and everything seemed dull and listless.My photographic style seems to need light, whether it is bright and sunny or dark and stormy; dull, grey and listless does not work.

And even the reflections in the water seemed dull grey and listless. And then, briefly, a patch of blue sky appeared, and light with it. The water came to life; a few shots and it was gone.

Take your camera, take your opportunities.