Next to the sun, water is probably the most common element found in photographs of nature. It’s not hard to see why, because our physical dependence on this magical fluid has over thousands of years created an almost spiritual reverence for it. So many pictures of waterfalls, lakes and oceans have been taken over the years, and yet there are as many variations on the theme of water as there are photographers to create them.

The Nikon Coolpix P60 is a point-and-shoot digital camera designed for the traditional camera enthusiast.

Priced at US$229.95 the Coolpix P60 features an improved 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens that delivers more flexibility by ably covering a range from panoramic landscapes to close-up portraits.

The Sony Alpha A350 is a DSLR camera designed for first time DSLR users.

Priced at US$799 ($899 kit) the A350 is a mainstream DSLR that will allow users to experience a new level in control and features allowing them to focus on creativity.

The Canon Powershot SD890 IS is a powerful point-and-shoot digital camera designed for photo enthusiasts who are looking for new models of Canon digital cameras.

The Casio Exilim EX-Z9 is a point-and-shoot digital camera designed for novice photographers.

Priced at US$159.99 the Exilim EX-Z9 is fashionable, affordable and user-friendly.

I was asked recently which, out of all the photographs I have taken, was my personal favourite. While I found it hard to pinpoint my assumptions on just one image, it started me thinking about my favourite photographs and the circumstances in which I created them. Sometimes they happen when you least expect them to and often in an environment that you would consider less than ideal for photography.

The Canon A590IS is a powerful entry-level digital camera designed for budding photographers and photography enthusiasts.

The Olympus E-420  is a SLR  digital camera designed for both beginners and experienced photographers.