what makes a great picture?
The more I mature as a photographer, I begin to realize the answer.
I have found that the one greatest thing that makes a photo great is its ability to convey a deeper feeling to the viewer.
I used to break down photography into composition, exposure, lighting, post production work, and every other minute detail - a common practice for beginning photographers.
but in the past year, i have seen so many great shots that defer from the "rules" or aren't even the least bit spectacular in any of the before mentioned categories (lighting, composition, etc.)
but they're amazing shots because they can convey more than