Many great digital picture opportunities await you that will allow you to get familiar with your digital camera and allow you to practice your new hobby. The key is to allow almost any event in your life to become a photographic occasion. One of the best places to start taking photographs is at gatherings with friends and family. This is a great opportunity to practice portraits as well as gather memories as you will be faced with a variety of lighting situations. An ideal place to practice candid shots is at a local park or by attending a local festival or fair. Candid photography occurs when the subject of the photograph are not aware they are being photographed and can lead to some perceptive, artful photographs. For action pictures, attend the local sports events of your children or own school such as football or soccer games–or photograph your pets playing in the yard. For great architectural shots, take a day trip into the big city to visit old structures. The allure of the country or forest brings the promise of some great wildlife shots, though you may require special lenses in order to keep a safe distance from the animals.