Russ suggested that he wouldn't want the pressure of shooting the Olympics in another thread - at least not as a job. That got me to thinking about what photo job I'd want if I were offered my choice of jobs. We all have goals and "bucket lists" and dream jobs or assignments. What is your dream photo assignment or job? I'm guessing some of the folks out there have lived their dream assignment and some are trying to...
Note: this is open for those not even interested in making money from their photos...in that case, given the opportunity, what is the one "thing" (trip, event, item, animal, sport, etc.) you have dreamed of shooting...
An example from my past...from the time I was in high school, I always dreamed of getting the opportunity to be on the field with the opportunity to shoot an NFL game. In the early 90s, I finally got the chance and have done it a few times. I really enjoyed it and I do hope I get the opportunity to do it again - frequently but we have to move forward, so I'm working on achieving new dreams now...
I'm really not looking for the "photographer for adult magazine" kind of thing although I'm sure it is a worthy goal for some and a dream job for others...but I am thinking it will be something that isn't within your normal photographic world...
So, for those looking towards photography as a career, what's your dream job or assignment?
For the hobbyist, what is the photo subject at the top of your bucket list?
Please include - which question you are answering and, if you can, tell us what is it about the subject that draws you to want to photograph it...