Everyday we scour the web looking for stories that readers may find interesting and one of the things we look for is photos. A good photo is worth thousands of words in defining the story as well as fully explaining the event.
The simple DSLR camera is now pretty commonplace. In the old days you pulled out your little Browning or Kodak or even Polaroid and zapped your photo. When the roll of film was full you dropped it off at your local photo processing center and you waited a week to get your prints back.
Now DSLR’s are everywhere. They are for the most part standard issue with all major cell phones. Inexpensive and simple DSLR’s have replaced the Polaroid and for those serious photography buffs you can purchase DSLR’s that surpass your Nikon or Canon 35 MM favorite in quality and performance.
Regardless of what camera you are using, there is a knack for taking the right photo. Simple adjustments can make the difference in capturing a great moment or loosing the shot forever.
Dave Johnson of PC World has written a great article and gives 5 tips for taking that perfect photo. Dave writes - “Follow this simple advice to turn good photos into truly great ones.
A lot of photos arrive in my inbox each week, entries for our weekly Hot Pics contest. I feel honored to be privy to so many slices of my readers' lives. I see artistically crafted vistas taken on vacation; silly moments with kids and pets; special events like birthdays and proms; and photographic experiments captured on lazy Saturday mornings. Sometimes the entries are even inspired by tips or suggestions from this very newsletter.
Of course, only one person can win the Hot Pic photo contest each week, and there are some common characteristics that separate great photos from good ones. This week, I tell you how to avoid the five most common pitfalls. Work on these, and you stand a good chance of making all of your photos look better.”
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