When I am looking through the viewfinder (even when I am being attacked by a deadly animal) I am always thinking about the end result. I ask myself, "How can the image be enhanced in the digital darkroom?"

One idea is to make the subject stand out in the scene. Options include:
• Darkening the area around the subject;
• Sharpening the subject and blurring the background;
• Cropping the image.

For a quick how-to lesson on how I enhanced my photo of a snake, click here.

Explore the Light,
Rick
P.S. Bonus tip: Pay attention to what is going on around you when you are shooting!