Fast shutter speeds freeze motion. We must increase our ISO to let in enough light when our shutter speed is very fast.

I upped my exposure with the +/- button and I used auto white balance.

I kept my spot focus on the girl's face. This image has been brightened slightly.

This scene is particularly gorgeous in B&W. Very historic and atmospheric.

We moved to eliminate the distracting building. I have the entire reflection of the pagoda and I have not cut off a tree top. This would be a wide shot, like an overview.

I've place the row of trees on the top third of the frame. The boat is almost dead centre, but I don't mind it. I like how this image has element of foreground and background.

Time of day affects many things, especially where shadows are. In this case I pointed out our shadows on the bridge appearing in the lower right of the photo, and composed to include us in the shot.

I've moved the horizon to the top third so we can enjoy the reflection.

I included a fountain picture that we would have taken if we had found a fountain that was on. Notice the exif data to the right, and see that our shutter speed is very fast at 1/1000s. I shot this in shutter priority (S or Tv), 1/1000s and the camera adjusted aperture for me. This is what you would use for stopping motion of any sort, and you may have to adjust ISO if the image is still dark.

Welcome to Chinatown where such wonders await. Photographic wonders that is!

Shot taken at Deas Island Regional Park In Ladner, British Columbia-they swung around for me briefly before taking off. Looking healthy and well fed!

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Whytecliff Park, British Columbia.