The course introduction highlight the need to note sources of photographic inspiration be it objects of interest be it textural, colour, shape which can also be items, buildings or locations and the work of other photographers .  Inspiration encourages the mind and helps the individual develop their own photographic interest and style. I can appreciate as my mind is always looking for new subjects and interesting locations. I have an interest in people and am constantly on the lookout for interesting faces coupled with their environments.  People and place add context to the image, making the subject come alive.  I digress though, back to the course, I think it is asking us to observe and critically assess locations and the work of others to help develop your own style.

Avoid getting bogged down in the technology of the camera, master the basic controls of depth of field and exposure and you will get the results you are looking for. I am a Nikon man and have a D70, D2x & D700 cameras, with a Nikon 70-200mm VR 2.8, 17-55mm 2,8 , 24mm 2.8, 24-70mm 2.8, 80-400mm 4.5-5.6 VR, Tokina 11-16mm 2.8, Sigma 105mm Macro 2.8 & SB700 and SB 900 Flashguns and finally a Manfrotto carbon fibre tripod.