You are right to some extent. Taking snaps of nature depends up on your timing. When and where do you reach with your camera. I have also missed lots of shot as I can't carry this camera everywhere. But sometime like during sunset, you have to know how to adjust the setting for proper exposure of your subject and your background.

I don't enjoy shooting portrait much. Like you said, auto is best for portrait ( almost 80%) unless you are shooting in challenging condition. I saw your albums. They are pretty nice and some of them are shaky may be because of camera shake. Anyway we are here to learn more and more.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

Regards,

UM3$H