Secret to better photographs

There is one simple truth to getting a better image, and that is to get rid of the clutter. How many times have you seen a picture of your son, daughter, Aunt Ethel and they take up about 1/4 of the frame? You take a look at it and your eye wanders around the picture and then you realize that there is a person in the picture. Next time get closer to your subject. Either zoom in or just walk in closer, really it's ok. Give it a shot, I think that you will be pleased with the results. :)