Nature and adventure photographer Jerry Monkman demonstrates three important tips for great photography: The Rule of Thirds, The Golden Hour, and Keep It Simple. Monkman is a frequent contributor to AMC Outdoors, and along with his wife, Marcy, authored Discover Acadia National Park, 3rd Edition (AMC Books).

Once you've tested Monkman's tips, make sure to enter your favorite shots in AMC's annual photo contest. For more information, visit www.outdoors.org/photocontest.