All my life I’ve searched for him – elusive, different, nearly extinct, magnificent.

Click. Upload. Now he’s poised on the snow-covered ledge above me.

Click. Upload. His sturdy body, with grey rosette spots, is framed by an impossibly blue sky.

Click. Upload. He crouches, preparing to jump. I await my masterpiece – this proud and glorious creature leaping into eternity.

Click. Upload. He launches himself into space. I capture his blue eyes, the avalanche tumbling behind him, his fear. He sees no fear in me. Soon we will both be swallowed up. But these photographs will bring us immortality.

Click. Upload. Click …

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    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    2 years ago

    What a nice description with relevance to photography. Using the phrase “click, upload” makes it more captivating, which brings me to the scene.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Fuji
    2 years ago

    You’re welcome.

    Eric Radcliffe
    Eric Radcliffe(@eric-radcliffe)
    2 years ago

    Hello Fuji, I’ve read this twice, three times now, and I must confess that I have to ask – is she/he talking about inner courage? And I’ve just gone back to read again. I’ll look forward to your reply, but if it is a case of the reader finding/reading their own interpretation, then of course you do not need to answer.

    Marianna Pieterse
    Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
    2 years ago

    Fuji, this was such a bittersweet story. Your protagonist finally sees and captures photos of this magnificent creature, just for both of them to not survive the encounter. The lines “click, upload” adds a lot to keeping the reader on track of what exactly is happening when. This was well told.

    Carrie OLeary
    Carrie OLeary(@carrie-oleary)
    2 years ago

    This made me think of ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’. A photographer in that was trying to get that shot of the elusive snow leopard too. Such a majestic beast. It takes some dedication to your craft to risk dying for it!

    Carrie OLeary
    Carrie OLeary(@carrie-oleary)
    Reply to  Fuji
    2 years ago

    I only saw the film, but could definitely identify with the character. I’m for ever drifting off into imaginary worlds.

    Christer Norrlof
    Christer Norrlof(@christer-norrlof)
    2 years ago

    Thanks for another wonderful story, Fuji. With your way of describing the situation and the photographer’s thoughts, it is possible to imagine that his dedication goes as far as you suggest. At first, I thought that he would be a future ice man, an Ötsi, who would be found in 5,000 years with his camera and pictures intact. But luckily, as you explain, his pictures are sent to iCloud, where they can… Read more »

    David Drew
    David Drew(@david-drew)
    2 years ago

    What a great device. Click upload. Very effective! And the ending was unexpected. Lovely piece of work Fuji!

    Daisy Blacklock
    Daisy Blacklock(@daisy-blacklock)
    2 years ago

    The animal being photographed sounds like a beautiful animal. I really liked the repetition. It gave a great effect to the story. Well done Fuji!

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