Whilst photography may not be derivative of any other form of art - it has a very close kinship to ALL art. The photographer and artist have coincided now for almost 200 years. Photographers simulate the work of artists. Some artists use photographs to paint more compelling images. Photography IS an art form. But, just as an artist needs to know his tools, be it canvas, palette, brushes, etc. - a photographer also needs to know HIS (or her) tools. Thus, a forum such as this - which shares information as a step to creating finer art - does so on multiple levels - sharing not only information about the hardware, but information about lighting, and information about post-processing, as well as information about performing pre-visualization - a technique which lends itself to a discipline about self-determination in obtaining a good composition. Pre-visualization is a way of seeing things in a more complete manner, before engaging your tools. This technique can be used not only by photographers, but, also by artists, by writers, by sculptors, by actors, even. Once you have an idea what you wish to capture with your tools (camera) - then you plan out a way to attain that pre-visualized idea. Adams was a master at it. He set the bar - but to do that, he had to know his equipment, and he had to know his subject (including the required lighting he needed to obtain the effect he wished to produce.) That's pre-visualization. Those who are masters in their field, have used this technique for centuries. You can, too ....