Back in 2001 I traveled to Seattle for a vacation. Probably one of the last times I took my Nikon SLR as my primary camera. I began experimenting with digital not long after. I didn’t go up, just took this photo at this angle. I thought it was a cool view.

I can’t say I’m great with the “rule of thirds” but I do my best. To me composition is as much about the framing of that subject as the subject. In this image I feel that the tree branches, sky and Ferris wheel all do the job of framing and directing your eye to the needle, while also adding additional context to the image.

This image was taken on a Canon Powershot S20. It was my pocket walk around camera. It was only my second digital camera and was a marked improvement in quality, but still limited especially by today’s standards. It only had a 3.3mp sensor. That being said the camera you have on you is the best camera you own and being pocketable is a big deal. It’s why I carry a Sony RX100 today.