Warm the tones

The default balance setting for all digital cameras is auto, which may be great for most photos, but tends to render pictures that are too "cool".

When shooting pictures outdoors try changing your white balance setting from auto to cloudy. This is an adjustement that warms the photo working as a filter on your camera. It increases the reds and also the yellows resulting in pictures that are richer and warmer.

Polarizer filter

A polarizing filter is the one that every photographer should have for landscapes and general outdoor shooting. It reduces glare and unwanted reflections, creating polarized shots that have richer and more saturated colors especially photos of the the sky.

Macro Mode

Try the macro mode to discover a whole new world at your feet. explore the world with the macro mode. Even the most bland landscapes will reward you with a micro-universe of light, composition and color. Look for the close up or macro mode icon, which is usually a flower symbol and turn it on, then get as close to an object as your camera will let you.

Horizon Line problems with the LCD monitor

When using the LCD monitors owe tend to create cockeyed sunsets, lopsided landscapes, and tilted buildings. One of the problem is that your camera's optics introduce distortion in broad panoramas on two-inch screens.You can make improvements by being aware that it is important to capture your images as level as possible. If you're having difficulty framing the scene to your liking, then take your best shot at a straight picture, reposition the camera slightly, take another picture, and then maybe one more with another adjustment. Chances are very good that one of the images will be perfectly aligned.

Large Media Card

Make sure you factor in the purchase of an additional memory card so you never miss another shot because your memory card is full.

High Resolution

One of the important reasons for getting a memory card with a lot of memory is to let you to shoot at your camera's highest resolution. If you paid for a 6 megapixel digital camera, then get your money's worth and shoot at 6 megapixels.

Protect your digital photos

A common mistake is to erase pictures to make room for more pictures if you end up doing this you may erase pictures you really wanted to keep. Like your son's wedding pictures! (true story). Cimaware Software offers this digital photo recovery software for when you find yourself in this situation.