Everybody needs a field of specialization and expertise. Those who succeed usually pick an area in which they can succeed. Those who fail sometimes bit off more than they can choose.

That is why it may be a good idea to pick something that you can manage. In the field of photography, perhaps it would be a good idea to pick something small, like the tripod. Become an expert in the tripod, and have people come to you with respect, and then you can move on to other areas.

This section discusses the lowly tripod.