The Importance of Being Lucky in Landscape Photography

These two shots of the same spot were taken with the same camera, same lens, almost the same settings, at approximately the same hour of the day, yet five months apart.

The season has decidedly changed, from dry to rainy one. The difference of mood and overall tone is astounding.

Oftentimes, when we travel to some place, we just have to make do with whatever in front of us. We can't be lucky all the time, can we? :)