A good stop-action photo requires a little planning. If you know the path that your subject will follow (e.g., a race horse running around the track), you should determine your vantage point in advance so that you can concentrate on capturing the moment. Fast shutter speeds relieve worries about camera movement, but it’s also important that you anticipate the moment of peak action that you want to freeze. Try to press the shutter button a split-second before that moment occurs. In most of today’s digital cameras, you can also set your auto focusing mode to continuously focus on moving subjects. And in the sports/action mode, you’ll get continuous shooting (at least 3 frames per second) when you hold the shutter button down. This will boost your chances for success in getting a great stop-action photo.