Think beyond the obvious. Share your best Photography tip and photograph heres.
For example:
Tip #1. Use an exposure of 30 seconds to several minutes in broad daylight!
Use a neutral density (ND) filter to achieve this. This way, the images give a unique 'glowing' feel.
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Well. Let me redraft my question. I have compiled a list of some 30 odd tips for better images.
1. The Zeroth Law: The main subject should be in contrast with the background, either by virtue of Colour, tones or focus.
2. Wide Angle and Telephoto: Use a telephoto lens and to have a shallow depth of field. Fill the frame with the subject. Alternately, you can use a wide angle to show the huge expanse of landscape with a tiny subject that draws the viewerâs attention.
3. Composition: Keep the composition simple. Minimise the no. of distracting elements that may compete with the main subject.
4. Viewpoint: Examine your subject from several different viewpoints. When shooting a popularly photographed scene, choose a different vantage point. Consider shooting from a low angle, a high angle or simply from one side.
5. Isolating the subject: Use a telephoto lens and a large aperture for shallow depth of field. This isolates the subject from the cluttered background.
6. Time of the day: Look for the quality of light. Early morning and late afternoon are great to show detail in all parts of the scene, and are called golden hours.
7. Patterns and shapes: Shoot patterns and shapes for maximum impact. They always make interesting subjects.
8. Foreground: Include a foreground object to give the feeling of depth. Where possible, frame the subject with some foreground element.
9. The WOW! Factor: Shoot photos with a âWOW!â factor.
10. Be Generous: Whenever you get a good situation, take multiple shots. This way, you can make a photo-story, and also select the best one later on.
11. Elements of Design: Use Elements of Design (lines, shapes, form and textures). Directional lighting is best to reveal form and texture.
12. Low Key and High Key: Shoot low-key and high-key subjects. These have a unique appeal.
13. Backlight: Use backlighting for silhouettes. Translucent subjects glow with the backlighting.
14. Wide angle for dramatic effects: Use extreme wide angle lens (18 mm or so) to shoot subjects for dramatic effects.
15. Viewpoint: Explore the subject from several different viewpoints. Look for unusual viewpoints for popularly photographed subjects.
16. Perspective: Think of ways to give a feeling of depth. Judicious use of perspective and wide angle lens gives depth to an image.
17. Landscapes: Look for strong shapes while shooting landscapes. Try to include an object of foreground interest. Frame the subject with an arch or overhanging foliage.
18. Panning Technique: Use panning technique for an added impact.
19. The Rainy days: Do not put off your camera during rainy days. Landscapes in foggy weather with muted colours are nice subjects to photograph. Include a colourful subject in the foreground to draw viewerâs attention.
20. Star Trails: Use long exposures of several minutes to shoot star trails. Mount the camera on a tripod, and forget! Take a cup of coffee at ease, and then see the result. Experimentation is the key, as you may require an exposure of 15 to 45 minutes in most cases.
21. Long Exposures: Take long exposures during daytime! Use a neutral density filter (ND) filter and use a shutter speed of several seconds. Photographs taken in this way have a unique feel.
22. Window Light: Directional lighting coming from window gives a soft feel, which is great for portraits. Use a reflector (such as a thermocol sheet) to reflect some light back onto the subject.
23. Colour or B&W? Always shoot in colour, even if you need B&W images. This way you will have the best of both worlds. You can desaturate the image or use selective desaturation for impressive results.
24. Photography during Night: Shoot landscapes, illuminated buildings, funfairs or window displays during night. Night shots are best taken at dusk, when there is still some light available in the sky.
25. Streaks of light: Shoot streaks of light at night such as traffic trails and fireworks. They always make stunning images. Choose a high vantage point, mount your camera on a tripod, and use âBâ setting for exposure.
26. Landscapes: Look for strong shapes in the scene while shooting landscapes (like huts, bridges etc.) Include human beings for an added interest. Inclusion of a subject of known size gives landscapes a sense of scale.
27. Shoot âAbstractsâ: Reflections of light in water, streaks of light, natural patterns or extreme close-up of a mundane subject make interesting photographs.
28. Shoot liquids. Use flash to freeze a splash. Drops and splashes make unpredictable but interesting photographs.
29. Close-up Photography: In close-up photography, use small aperture for a large depth of field. Use tripod to avoid any chances of camera shake.
30. Colours: Look for colour harmony or colour contrast. Shoot with only primary colours (RGB). Shoot with only complimentary colours (Red and Green, Magenta and yellow).
31. Break the rules! Break the rules, occasionally. Shoot a moving subject at slow shutter speed to cause intentional blur. Try zooming and panning techniques, shoot in a foggy weather to get muted colours.
32. The Great Myth! Digital editing can improve any photograph. But you can get great images only if you shoot good pictures at the first instance. You can get a great photograph after editing, only if the initial image is good enough.
Share your best photograph to match any of these tips.
For Example:
Tip # 7. 
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