Achieving the perfect shot of a flower is harder than it might first appear. You’re more likely to be able to achieve it with a digital SLR combined with a macro  ens. However, if you’re using a compact, switch to the Macro mode, and use the camera at its closest focusing distance. For a shot like this, use the smallest aperture available (anywhere between f/11 and f/22 is best). If you increase the aperture, then the depth of field  narrows, which is desirable in order to

Architecture has always been a favourite subject for photographers because of the wealth of detail it contains, and the enormous range of shapes, angles and contours that can be achieved through creative framing. Spiral staircases are common subjects, but rarely are they captured as well as this one. The shape and location of most of these structures usually means that light is limited, or that there’s very heavy contrast within the shot. So, it’s important to lock your exposure just