Welcome too Jon, you are in EXACTLY the right place..
Expensive equipment does not a great photographer make.. Unfortunately most of us hope it does!
EDIT: Looked at your gallery.. you have a pretty good eye

that is the compliment of compliments.. Technical understanding can be taught, gear can be bought.. But, the eye for a composition... that's a lot harder to obtain.. Welcome aboard I hope you enjoy your time here...
sari


