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Tell me about a photo that almost didn't happen — a near-miss moment you managed to capture.

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There was a sunset I almost missed completely. I was fumbling around trying to unlock my phone, and I just about managed to snap it as the light faded. It turned out to be one of my best shots.

Key phrases to use

  • fumble around — search or handle something clumsily, often in a hurry“I was fumbling around in my bag for my phone.”
  • snap a photo — take a quick, casual photo“I managed to snap it just in time.”

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