Ben I agree somewhat- that is true when it comes to composition skills, or understanding general photography rules of thumb; but you'd be shocked to see the difference between the same individual's photos on two starkly different setups! It's stunning. Unfortunately, in this sense it comes down to what quality setup one can afford.
John that's some random PB trash, I remember it being a spool of old wire I think. Only in the PB's do I see such examples of wildlife(rattlesnakes in particular) merging that way with humankind, e.g. laying upon our discarded debris and whatnot, sometimes even using it for it's shelter or structure.........And those were fat berries nice and easy to pick-right up at waist level, gotta love those highbush blueberry plants lol