Well Sheila, I am very conscious of composition as I feel its a very important part of photography. I dont take many landscape or seascapes shots but have seen some seas at a strange angle...The rule of thirds is also another important aspect...I also think that applies to what type of image you are shooting for that to come into effect. Sometimes, you/we/I have to step back and think about the compo...eg, a landscape: what do we want in the shot, the tree on the far left to 'balance' the right hand side tree of the picture? Just my 20 cents of opinions guys >i wonder if i could try to make a more conscious effort to "think" when i'm shooting if i would improve my photography skills. 100 per cent I would say :) ps..your be amazed to know how many times I have walked around a flower to get a shot...lol cheers jimbO