Keep an eye on the ISO...save the high ISO settings for desperate situations!

The challenge in photographing a scene like this is managing the extremes of contrast... here is a tip or two!

The goal of any good photographer is to guide viewers' eyes through the photograph using every technique in the book. Here's a couple of them.

I'm not into quick and dirty… at least not during working hours. Sometimes though, it does not hurt to use a shortcut.

Forget the foreground... lets go for the colour!

Don't reach for the stars... reach for some of that HDR please!

There are days when depth of field and fewer highlights can really make the difference between average and good...

This is a fantastic image... so long as we can apply a subtle amount of contrast with the Curves!

You don't need a DSLR to make great macro photos... in fact, physics dictate that your Canon IXUS is more than up for the job.

So... have you ever wondered what the difference is between the flash on your camera and lightning in the sky... read on!

Why are most photos taken from a height of 5' 6"? Get low and add some interest to your photos.

The prognosis on this one is good and bad... Image Doctor is recommending a reshoot!!

Take the ordinary and make it magical... and all you have to do is get rid of the garden!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with compressing the tones in an image... just ask my mate Doc... serious!

Using one light to make a portrait is a really good learning tool, just don't get too close to the light!

Many years ago a lighting technician gave me a lesson in lighting... it was a good one!