In message , Kevin Willoughby
writes
In article , says...

It's easy to fall into the trap of being so busy getting the best shots of
everything that you don't really find time to watch!

Agreed, mostly. But... Those of us who are photographers know that the
most concentrated, most intense, form of seeing is seeing through a
viewfinder.


You must have a better viewfinder than any camera I've seen. Henry's
advice is similar to that given for total solar eclipses (seen two,
missed two due to weather). A binocular or small telescope gets you
closer, but all those focussing aids or the LCD display of a digital
camera will really get in the way.


Focus on watching.

YES! Watch however is best for you. For me, a viewfinder helps...

Some kind of rain protection is also needed. Umbrella, tarp, raincoat,
or some such. Cape Canaveral is known for space launches, crocodiles and
Thunderstorm Research!

Alligators, surely? ;-)