Odd Observing Habits

[Sunshine]

Anybody else have odd habits while out observing? maybe some level of OCD thing, for me it’s a strange one. When I’m focusing, especially fine focusing I find I hold my breath like a sniper lining up a target. For the life of me I can’t take a breath until I’m focused which means I have learned to find perfect focus rather quickly for fear of passing out. I’m glad this doesn’t happen during polar alignment. 😂

Edited September 8, 2022 by Sunshine

[cajen2]

Ha! I thought it was only me....😄 I tend to do the same any time I'm concentrating, for example when writing (with a pen - remember that?). I don't want to write a long sentence for similar reasons......🤣

[Mandy D]

Holding your breath whilst focussing is sensible as it reduce body movements. I always hold my breath when I take a photo for exactly the sam reason, especially long shutter times and long focal lengths.