When we start with photography getting our cameras to do what we want and produce a well-exposed image can be a struggle. Later though, we should be concentrating on the content. Learning any new skill is a progression. In the beginning it is all tied up with the technique: whether it is driving or photography, we have to concentrate on getting the basic technique right. As we grow in our skills these basic techniques drop to the level of something you do automatically. This is great, because it frees you up to concentrate on new things. One of the things that is often lacking in photography is depth. I don’t mean depth of field or suggestions of dimensional depth and distance. I means layers and substance. You see many clever images, whether … Read entire article »