It’s always a good idea to critique photos and to have one’s own photos critiqued. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to develop an eye for great photography. You just need to sit back and think about what appeals to you in a photo. Oftentimes, this is some combination of color balance, composition, [...]

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No, it’s not a new kind of fish snack, but instead something to watch for when taking your next night-time shot.
A reader of my tips, Bob Johnson, sent me an email last week asking if I could help.
Hi David,
Have enjoyed your lessons and have learned a lot.
I have a problem with flash which you may [...]

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A lot of cameras come with an Anti-Blur mode. This is marketed to reduce blur in your photos; particularly when indoors or at twilight. But does it work, and how can it help with your photography?
Does Anti Blur Mode work? Yes it does. It can stop (or limit) blurry photos caused by low light.
Should [...]

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I received an interesting email last week from Jo-ann, a quite concerned subscriber…
“My family and my parents were camping at the Lower Sabie Camp in the Kruger National Park. There, at about 8pm, my mother took the attached photo, using automatic focus and the ‘night time’ setting on her camera.
“When we looked at the [...]

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