Essence of a Picture.

Photographers may not be born as such, but through the human eye and imagination any and all can have a photographic quality and style all their own within their work. So what makes an image better than another? The eye of the beholder or they eye of the photographer? The beholder sees the image as it is, the photographer sees the image as it will be. Does equipment take an important role in quality or creativity, or is it just the person behind the camera shooting away until a magical image has been captured.
Where does the answer lie for great essence in a picture and composition? It lies in the heart and endless imagination of anyone that picks up a camera and decides to take a snap or two. It is released with every sigh and gesture that makes us thrive for perceived perfection that we may or may not witness according to our own definitions. Equipment can make a difference to some extent, but great equipment and lack of drive and determination would still equal to less than perfect.
To everyone taking pictures and cherishing moments, there is no right and wrong, teaching or learning, critiquing or criticism that can make an image as well as the essence you have put into your pictures. Keep snapping away for a long time to come.