Sparrows and smartphones

I’m a serious amateur photographer. Last month I took senior portraits for two high school students who will graduate in 2027. In both photo shoots, the girls were excited about their portraits and eager to participate fully in the experience. One senior asked for a particular pose that required me to lie on my stomach and shoot through tall grass for a unique angle. The photograph worked well, and she and I were pleased with the results. I took these pictures during the final hour before dusk, often called the “golden hour,” because the soft light makes photos look better. After the requested pose, we moved to another spot in the park as darkness approached. When I got in my car to go home, I realized I didn’t have my phone. By then, it was almost dark, and the park closed at dusk. I grabbed my flashlight and searched desperately, but without success. Concerned I might get locked in, I went home determined to resume my search when the park opened the next morning.

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