When people ask for photography advice, my first thought isn’t about the type of camera they use, f-stops, ISO, shutter speed, or aperture. Instead, my first and best advice is about the distinction between “looking” and “seeing.” Seeing requires going deeper – to truly see, notice, perceive, study, and finally understand what you are looking at, whether it is grand sunset or patterns in the sand. When you truly “see” something, you can move on to the capture, whether it is to simply record it in your brain or preserve it with whatever camera you have at the time – from a cell phone to a sophisticated camera with multiple lenses. Either way, if you are truly a person who loves nature and photography, the best part is sharing what you have seen – either by describing what you saw to others or sharing an image. By doing so, you can communicate the awe you feel, and if you so desire, share the appreciation you have for the Creator and His creation. So the next time you're on a walk, in your backyard, or driving down a mountain highway, look and “see.” Roll down your window, let in the mountain air, and notice the patterns that make the world both wildly unpredictable and perfectly designed. Nature is always whispering its secrets—you just have to see, capture, and share.