We've always been David Pogue fans, even before he made the Lightscoop famous almost exactly a year ago.

Today, he posted five great photo tips, all of which I hand out all the time myself. It's the tip within the fifth that caught my attention.

It doesn't cost a thing to join the New York Times website if you aren't already a member (and you should be!)... Check out all Pogue's tips, of course, but have a look at #5. He's talking to compact camera owners, but the concepts apply to all cameras. Just don't use a long lens on your camera if you try #5 with a 35mm SLR.