It is a full moon and the view from our terrace is beautiful. The sky is green. I walk out to our balustrade and lean over, and watch some workmen on the sea wall; their orange overalls are as bright as traffic lights. I go and get my big camera – no time for setting up a tripod so I lean against the balustrade, take a long exposure and hope for the best. Back against the French door I take another shot of the moon and the terrace – I try to keep still but the seconds tick by and my breathing shakes the camera. Nevertheless, I think the shots are quite compelling, especially the workmen with their lights…