I went to my first photography class today and had a really great time. I learned a loose three-step method to identify light and capture it with the most interest. Maybe I have been using this method all along without really knowing it, but learning it today sortof "deconstructed" things for me, which I think will be a great help if I find myself having problems. He taught to identify what the light is doing in a scene from a distance, then move in closer to the strongest area of interest, then even closer to capture the best that you think the scene has to offer. For example:

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I realize these are not the greatest pics, but they do illustrate what this guy was teaching us. It's a very practical exercise, IMO.

Welcome to the forum Tracey. Look forward to seeing some photos.

Welcome to the forum, Steve! Liked those photos.

I like the light and the way the clouds sweep up and away from the lighthouse.

Love the color in the first shot! Have you tried cropping the left side?

I'm in.

Memories for me too, and missing friends.

LOVE #3, a little humor in a shot is right up my alley. Nicely composed, too. I'll have the club sandwich.

But why in the world would you leave a young attractive girl alone::

Great bokeh in #2, but did anyone tell them to get a room?!

Ah, thanks a bunch.