Many athletes come home with remarkable photos of their outdoors adventures and misadventures. These are some of their tricks.

Equipment

SLR- Better cameras take better pictures. Invest in a mid to high-end SLR (single-lens reflex) camera such as the Nikon D40 or D60, or a Digital Rebel EOS XSi or XTi. Today's digital SLRs create high-quality, high-resolution shots in a multitude of settings and modes. Many brands are comparable in price and most cameras in similar price ranges match up well in head-to-head comparisons. Plus, digital SLRs will produce fantastic, professional photography results in the outdoors.

Point and Shoot- Point and shoot cameras are very packable, lightweight and take extraordinarily clear photographs. However, they limit one’s ability to add lenses and filters that enhance the quality and effects of outdoor picture-taking. If a point and shoot is the only camera available, experiment with the tips listed below that do not pertain to attaching filters, and fantastic outdoor sporting photos can still be achieved.