Use A Tripod
Yes, tripods can be a hassle to carry around with you but they help you take great shots in two ways. 
First, the time you take to get out the tripod, set it up and
position the camera on it will slow your picture taking down. This
means you’ll become more aware of other elements like composition of
the image, and lighting. The more focussed you are to external
conditions, the more likely you will be to take a great shot.
The added advantage is your camera is more steady allowing you to take
razor-sharp images - particularly in low light situations.
An alternative to the tripod is a ‘mono pod’. These only have one
leg and don’t have the stability of a tripod, but they have a greater
stability than just your hands - particularly if you lean them against
something.
If you do a lot of mountain walking, there are also extend-able
‘walking canes’ (like a ski pole) that are great for helping you walk
up steep hills. The top unscrews to reveal a tripod mount underneath
turning it into a mono pod.
Tripod Tip : If you have a lightweight camera, you
might consider purchasing a ultra lightweight tripod. These are small,
don’t weigh much and easily fit in a backpack or camera bag.
Extra Tip : You don’t need to purchase a tripod
either! Any horizontal surface around can make a tripod - arms of
chairs, railings, rocks, anything! Be very careful not to damage your
camera, though as cameras have a tendency to slip and break when
perched on chairs, rocks etc.
There are lots of other ways to keep your camera steady without purchasing a tripod. My "267 Simple Tips for Sensational Photos" book discusses additional 5 techniques for taking rock steady images.
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