Normally, when we find a good scene, we can't wait any longer pressing the button rather than spending longer time to pay close attention to the object we are going to taking photo. Chosing a good position is very important for taking still object. Try to ask yourself, can I find a better position to take it? Closer, further, left, right, higher, lower....or zoom in, zoom out...? The time you spend more, the result then gets better. And you save film too since you aren't using digital camera.
(personal experience) Have I talk too much? : )