Of course there are no simple answers as to what constitutes a good photograph. For my own interest, I tend to photograph shapes, forms, props, angles, lines, and spaces that, when working together, provide an image intended to elicit responses beyond the basic level of photographic viewing experiences. My intention is twofold: first and foremost to produce images that are original in thought and expression, and secondly, I want the photograph to give voice to a multitude of meanings depending upon who is viewing the image and what kind of emotional and personal experiences they bring to it.
     I seldom have any pre-conceived notions of what I am going to photograph or how I'm going to interpret a subject, and I often wind up surprising myself. I've never considered the best, or most elaborate, or more expensive equipment as being a prerequisite to quality image making. Certainly nothing is more advanced than our state-of-the-art digital photographic technology, yet you can spend any given evening on the Internet viewing hundreds of repetitious and mediocre-to-poor photographic images produced by some of the best available equipment. I have photographed with cameras of all size film formats, digital cameras, pinhole cameras, and toy plastic cameras purchased at flea markets.Over my years of experience, I have concluded that it makes little difference in camera size, camera model, camera price, or format. Each is a separate tool that you incorporate as a means to your own desired end. But if you don't see it, or don't feel it, it doesn't really matter what you are using. Conversely, some of the best images ever produced have been done with the simplest equipment.
     So then, the things to look toward in producing interesting photographs are originality, creativity, an understanding of the art and science of photography, and a continuing pursuit of the subject of much debate- photographic vision. Seek to uncover those things that are unique about yourself and then try to translate that into photographic expression. You may be surprised in what you discover about yourself. In the meantime, study some of the included photos as ideas for things to be aware of during your own photographic endeavors.

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