starting on my fourth decade... with a Rebel XT... which i am always learning how to use...
Why photos?
Well, because I am always interested in the result, which is often a surprise to everyone. Oh, sure, we all read our manuals, think of the f/stops, the ISO, the light meter, but its not until you see the final product, that you know what you are getting.
Come to think of it, a lot of things are like that.