Bingo. I love great camera hardware, but I have long ago realized I don't have the "eye" (nor the steady hands or patience to overcome either)... I think some photogs might get lucky here and again. But I figure if I see a lot of great shots from one source, it's the photographer who has the eye, has the time to compose, wait for the perfect lighting, perfect editing, etc, etc. I give the human "software" the kudos! But if you have all that talent, then I hope you have the great optics to let that talent shine! So many digital artifacts take what otherwise would be a great shot and well... once you know what to look for, it's game over and you start lusting after the optics...at least that's how it's played out for me...