The rain that ruins a photograph may improve the memory around it.

A spoiled record and a spoiled day are not the same event. Rain turns the pictures grey and gives everyone something to laugh about, a shared dash for cover and a story told for years, while a flawless afternoon often leaves nothing but nice images. Memory keeps what happened rather than what looked good. The two are frequently in competition.

When a plan goes visibly wrong, check whether the day itself is still fine. Put the camera away and stay inside it. Some of what you will want to remember is being made precisely while nothing is photographable.