Good Technique
Lloyd Spitalnik (left) and Peter Post (right) demonstrate good technique as they photograph at the blind at Turtle Pond in Central Park. Lloyd has his elbows tight against his body insuring he will hold the camera as steady as possible. He is also leaning against the railing, further steadying himself. Peter is resting an elbow on the railing which also contributes to a sharper image. When hand-holding it's important to hold the camera as steady as possible. Even though you may have image stabilization or a fast shutter (or both) you can still benefit from good technique and create a sharper photograph.
