Above: Image by Gina MiliciaCredit: Andy Lee photographed for Nine Network Australia What separates world-class photographers from average photographers? Most new photographers get sucked into the camera manufacturers’ hype about gear. It’s not the gear. Cameras don’t take great photos. Photographers take good photos.  The technique is important. But technically perfect images that are inauthentic are not world-class. It’s more than technique.  So what sets great photographers apart from the average photographers? Those of you that listen to the podcast know I’m completely obsessed with the Olympics. I love watching high-class athletes compete on the world stage.  This week the Australian Olympic swim team won nine gold medals. This is the most gold medals the Aussies have won at an Olympic event. This is a big deal and stays with us. We, as photographers, can learn a lot from how they achieved this amazing medal haul! To be an elite...