On a trip to NYC, I took lots of photos and selfies, but a few scenes proved challenging from the pose or background I wanted. At what point do I hand over my camera to a stranger to take a photo?

Two opportunities came to me - inside a theatre and believe it or not - on the sidewalk in front of the Bergdorf Goodwin Window display. In a split instance I knew I could give my camera to someone nearby - by looking deeply at their faces and expressions. Their kindness reflects on my face. The joy of helping a solo traveler was on theirs.

When the risk is acceptable to hand over my camera to someone I don’t know to capture a photo, magic can happen.

When does your inner voice tell you to do the same?