Dusting off that camera

I know a lot of people who have nice Digital SLR's and a great eye for a shot. I see them using these cameras in auto mode and there's so much more, and its not hard to do. In fact you don't even need an SLR, you can make many changes to a compact. In the coming weeks i'll go through all these setting. In the mean time get that camera out and start playing

If you love your photography and/or want to know more, experiment. Try new settings or techniques, not all will work but you may find something interesting or different. Try a portrait from high up looking down, or take a pet shot from laying on the floor looking up. Not all pictures have to be taken at 5'10 and if you look closely many aren't.

I'm going to go through certain settings and what things mean, all in bite size portions.

Photography is all about inspiration, idea's, experimenting and having fun. I use www.flickr.com for my inspiration. If your stuck for idea's follow the link and browse, you'll spend a long time on there.

It's also not about competing. I see lots of images that never get to see the outside world because the photographer things they aren't good enough. Be proud of your work, show people, ask for critique and feedback. You don't have to listen to it after all

It’s not important to capture something interesting, it’s important to do it in an interesting way, rules are just guide lines.