Don't look for "depth" but instead search for subject aspects which prove the presence of depth.

The first impression of a new subject is not necessary the best. Seen from a different angle or under different condition it might look even better. Always study a three - dimensional subject with one eye closed.

As an amateur you have an advantage over photographers - you can do as you wish... This should make amateurs the happiest of photographers.

Know - how is worthless unless guided by know - why and know - when.

Every successful photograph, except for lucky shots, begins with an idea and a plan. The more precisely a photographer knows what it is he wishes to do, the better the chances are that he will do it.

Unless a subject interests me, I'll pass it over and save my film for better things.

The difference in 'seeing' between the eye and the lens should make it obvious that a photographer who merely points his camera at an appealing subject and expects to get an appealing picture in return, may be headed for a disappointment.