many of my best shots remain in my memory only as that the only place they could be recorded.

I too have written a piece on how to take great photos but cant find the link to it right now. However, check out my webpage and I’ll try and get it up on that

One other important piece of advice: Learn how to set your camera for “fill flash” or “flash always on.” Then when you take pictures of your family in front of the Grand Canyon or the Taj Mahal (or hand your camera to a friendly stranger so you can be in it too), make sure the flash is on. In bright sunny daylight, the flash “fills in” harsh shadows so faces look natural rather than demonic. The flash also helps to compensate the common situation of the camera meter exposing for the scenery and leaving your family as unrecognizable silhouettes. In just about any light, flash is the often-overlooked secret for coming home with cherished scrapbook memories.

But turn the flash off for scenic shots that don’t include your family. The camera’s built-in flash doesn’t carry very far, and letting it fire could interfere with proper exposure. Another case when you might not want flash is on a cloudy day. Believe it or not, the soft, diffuse light of an overcast sky is the most flattering light for pictures of people. But move in close so that the bright white sky doesn’t fool the camera into underexposure.