Any photographer that is worth his salt will tell you that when it comes to taking good photos, timing is everything. There is a very small window of opportunity to capture a truly great shot, and whether you’re after that sunset or trying to capture that all-important race’s winner, your fingers must have precision timing and an intuitive sense of when to snap. It’s tougher than it looks, and it’s why photography is really considered an art form.

Most of us only come close to getting the ideal shot and never quite realizing it in the end. More often than not, our pictures have most of the elements, but they also tend to fall short in a few key areas. Perhaps you frame your subject well, but the lighting is just a little bit off. Or perhaps the lighting is good but you forgot to include a flash or to use red-eye reduction settings. This is where modern digital photography becomes a necessary component in getting the perfect look for your photo.