Hi, Ian - thanks for this interesting and potentially VERY useful post:)

I share your interest in photography, although I have not yet taken the plunge to the level you are at, so I'm a bit jealous.

I think creating an image using a camera is one of those powerful experiences where technology and creativity both play important roles.  As you pointed out, you have to learn how to use the instrument of creation and this learning process is an ongoing one.

Your decision to forego the DSLR option was particularly interesting to me, since I recently bought a very entry level DSLR camera (which has been resting on my shelf ever since).   I have a fairly good regular camera, but I need to make the jump to the DSLR, partly to justify the cost and partly to learn more about the technological side of creating impacting photos.  Nice to know that some folks do just fine without the latest and greatest:) ...

Your organization of your images into themes is another good idea.  I have done this, but to a very superficial level.  I create images for my own blog posts and for several FB pages which I administer, so I have folders for me, them, and the church, but that is as far as I have gone.  You move me to get much more organized in this respect ... I might be fascinated by the groupings that emerge from doing so.

Thanks for a very interesting post that is inspiring me to become more intentional about one of my activities:)

John