Originally posted by MPrince 3) What matters in photography in order of importance is a) subject matter b) composition c) lighting d) the photographer and e) the gear although I suppose one could argue that c) is more important than b).
Just my opinion, and I reserve the right to be wrong.
Good thing you've exercised that right.
The correct order of importance is:
1) Photographer -- if you don't know what you're doing, nothing else matters.
2) Light -- we capture light, not subjects -- without light, is no photography.
3) Subject -- must be interesting -- perfect pix of boring crap are still boring crap.
4) Lens -- even the most perfect lens won't suffice if (1-3) are inadequate.
5) Camera -- a box upon which to hang lenses -- even Holgas produce wonders.