Phone photography

1. STOP AND KEEP YOUR HANDS STEADY This would usually go without saying if you were holding a big DSLR camera up to your face to take a photo, but with smartphones being so much smaller in size people tend to think they can just take pictures on the move. Realistically you won't be able to take a clear picture one-handed while walking down the sidewalk, no matter the lighting conditions, so why not just stop for a moment and make sure you get the best possible shot. If you have a picture to take, you might as well get the best one you can — stop moving, use both hands on the phone and keep things steady when you take the photo. There's so much in photograph that you can't control, you should really do your best to manage the things you can. 2. THINK FIRST, SHOOT SECOND With these fast cameras, burst modes and boundless storage, we often choose to shoot pictures before actually considering composition, lighting or framing. There was a time way back when that taking a sin...

One of the most popular attractions of Shillong, Ward’s lake is a must-visit place when in this pristine north-eastern city. Also known as Pollock’s Lake, this artificial water body is encircled by an extensive lush garden and lies in the middle of the city. Take a walk around this horse-shoe shaped lake on the cobble-stone path or simply admire the colorful floral beds in the garden. It is equally popular amidst locals, family vacationers and honeymooning couples, as a picnic spot.