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There is nothing more frustrating than downloading your digital camera pictures to your computer only to find that those shots that looked amazing on the LCD are actually blurry. This is a common problem and many photographers would recommend that you remedy this situation by using a tripod. That is great if you do not mind carrying a bulky tripod, which is contradictory to the advantages offered by a pocket digital in the first place.

Stabilizing your shots without the use of a tripod is actually very simple. First, if you are going to hand hold the shot know that most people can only keep the picture from blurring down to speeds of 1/15th of a second. Longer exposures than that will be effected by your breathing and pulse. To hold it steady, bring your arms and elbows in close to your body and drop to one knee when possible. You can also lean on a stationary object, like a wall, for added stability. Remember to control your breathing as you line up a shot. Steady rhythmic breathing, then a slight hold of the breath while squeezing the shutter release will give you the most stability to prevent blurry pictures.

Propping your elbows on a stationary surface can transform your upper body into a portable tripod. Setting your camera on a stable surface and using the timer shutter release to take pictures requiring longer exposures is another way of ensuring a stable shot. Sharpness can be difficult at night when exposure times are longer. If you must hand-hold the shot then consider raising the ISO to lower exposure length. Adjusting your camera to a rear-sync flash mode will also enhance the sharpness of night shots.

Achieving stability without a tripod is easy as long as you incorporate the above techniques.