When we get a new camera we're often tempted to photograph whatever is available at the time. My left foot can attest to that. Needless to say, these are not the kind of photos I want others to see. Why not? I do not think anyone is interested in the subject matter. And because they are ugly, uninspiring, and dull.
I want to share the photos where others, when they look at them, get inspired and enjoy the experience of looking at them.

Ansel Adams (American photographer 1902 -1984) once quipped: There's always at least two people involved in any photograph. The person taking it, and the person looking at it. To which I might add, if I do so dare: And the more the person taking the photo understands how the person looking at it will experience it, the better decisions can be made before taking the photo. 

Ansel Adams also once said "The hard part about photography is knowing where to stand." Well, for me that's kinda the same thing.

Because, for the most part, when you press the button on your camera you're done. Therefore, most of what makes or breaks a photo has to be adjusted, aligned, and addressed before you push that button. Editing can help to make a good photo great. But if there are fundamental flaws in the composition, lighting, or harmony, it will be difficult.

As we go along through this course, it is my hope to equip you with the visual tools that you may find helpful in deciding the best approach for any photographic endeavor you may find yourself in. As part of that, we'll (hopefully) retrain your eye so you can start to see more things that are happening in your photos.

For you to practice:
Google Ansel Adams and look at his photos. See if you like any of them, and ask yourself why you like / dislike them, and what makes you like / dislike any particular photo.