Many digital cameras allow you to change the "ISO" or sensitivity setting. Most models will default to a lower setting, usually around 100. When shooting in low light try increasing the ISO. The higher the ISO is set the more it will gather the existing light and allow you to shoot with faster shutter speeds. Beware, that the higher your ISO the more image quality you'll sacrifice. Try experimenting at different ISO's, as every camera has different capabilities with varying results. Also note that on many modern digital cameras, AUTO ISO is also a good choice. In some models you will even be able to set the upper limit.

In Part Three, I talked about how blurry images can be desirable. Today I will talk about the merits (or lack there of)

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Too lazy to carry a tripod like Zim? Find something to put your camera on. Then use your lens cap or hand under the lens to angle the camera up a bit.

In the same line of thinking with Part Two, many photographers believe that all of your photographs have to besharp. If a photographer is only concerned with holding detail then

The City of Beacon - Home of the Dia Art Foundation’s Riggio Galleries. This museum houses one of the world’s best collections of major works of modern art. The exhibits are displayed in a 300,000 sq. foot historic printing