You've set-up your camera and composed your shot.

As you set the lens aperture, close and cock the shutter, insert your film holder, remove the dark slide, and hold the cable, you feel proud of having addressed all relevant technical issues with deep knowledge and great proficiency.

The light is perfect, the wind subsides, the stars have aligned…

But taking the shot isn't your next step. Abandoning the shot is. You take-down your camera, collapse your tripod, put-on your pack, and move on.

As you seek a different shot, LFers are curious about your behavior. Some call it strange, even bizarre. Others smile because they think they understand.

Please settle the mystery for us – can you tell us what was on your mind?