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There's nothing quite as adorable -- or as difficult to photograph -- as a smiley baby. Somehow, though, Vik Orenstein manages to catch those tricky but magnificent shots.

When you first look at this abstract photograph, it's nearly impossible to tell what it is. One thing is certain, however, and that is the shot's beauty. Here Terry explains how and what is behind this unique picture.

When Terry Donnelly photographs Seattle, he likes to get unique scenes, so Seattle's Space Needle isn't the ideal shot. How did he work around the issue when his client demanded it? As he explains during his 7 Photography Questions interview, composition is everything...

This photograph of an aspen grove is quite simple, but that doesn't at all take away from its beauty. Here Terry explains how he used simplicity to compose such a beautiful and breathtaking shot.

While it's true that seeing photographically is critical to a great photo composition like this one of the Snake River Valley, it's not all a photographer needs to rely on. Here Terry Donnelly explains why equipment can play a crucial role as well.

Did Terry Donnelly plan this Tuscan sunrise photograph down to the last detail? Absolutely not. In fact, when he went out to shoot this location he had no idea where the sun would come up. As luck would have it, the placement was perfect and the resulting shot was nothing short of miraculous.

These two photographs of the Snake River look nothing alike. How does the same scene set two totally different moods? Terry Donnelly explains how lighting plays such a critical role in the composition of a photograph.

Terry Donnelly shares his knowledge and expertise on seeing photographically by answering the remaining questions in his interview, offering exercises you can use to learn to improve your photo compositions, and sharing the stories behind some of his amazing photographs.

We got Terry Donnelly to sit down with us and tackle the top seven questions of seeing photographically. Here he continues his 7 Photography Questions interview, sharing his expertise, advice and more than a few of his own professional secrets.

Being able to see creatively is absolutely critical if you want to master photo composition. The question is, can you learn to see creatively, or is it something you must be born with? While it's true that those who are "born" with the skill may have it easier than those who have to work hard to perfect it, both groups can learn to master photo composition equally well.

If you want superior photo composition, you need to uncover the secrets of seeing photographically -- and that's exactly what Terry Donnelly is doing for us during his 7 Photography Questions interview. Learn the exercises that can improve your shots and uncover which elements are required for superior photo composition as Terry tackles the top 7 questions to seeing photographically.