"+Zero Dean, even lacking your experience, I agree. I've recently upgraded from my 350D with a 60D, and am still working out what's possible. I've got two new lenses too, and some studio gear. On top of this, G+ has hugely rekindled my interest in photography ( it was stagnating due to a very busy schedule ), and I've learned a huge amount from being able to follow and interact with some incredible photographers here, some of whom are very open with their techniques. So, really, I need to find time to practice !"

"+Quentin CAUDRON Thanks so much for your kind words.

I had 2 DSLRs with me at the time I took this -- so I must have been testing something (that I don't remember) -- and it just happened to be a decent shot. I'm glad you like it.

It actually has a slightly different look than the shots I took with my DSLRs, so I'm kind of glad I took it.

I think the one of the most beneficial things any photographer can do to better their craft is to develop and intimate relationship with their camera(s) and lens combos so that they know what they can get away with in different lighting schemes.

Even cell-phones and point & shoots can yield spectacular photos if you work within their limited parameters -- the "magic zone" of what they are capable of. It's only when you try to work beyond what they are capable that you run into image quality issues... (in my opinion).

Most photographers barely use even 20% of their camera's features, in my opinion."

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"I love the sense of depth, here! Makes it feel like this scene goes on and on forever! Well done, as always, +Zero Dean"

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