[mahoho]

The first time I ever went out with a zoom lens after starting with just a 50mm prime, the amount of creative power and freedom I felt really opened my eyes. Without having to worry about focal length you can actually compose with the naked eye and walk around til you get everything in the right position, then zoom in to get the framing right.

Zoom With Your Feet and other photography minimalist cliches seem to me kind of mystifying, and more interested in a kind of romantic vision of photography than in technical excellence

[formerphotoj]

Agreed, but would you think it to be good advice for beginners? One of those "learn the rules to break the rules" kind of rules?