Sports Photography
Take better sports pictures
Digital sports photography tips to make you a better photographer
Photographing sport can be a tremendously rewarding experience and whether you are taking your digital camera to a motorsports event or an athletics meet, the possibilities for capturing human emotion at its most raw are endless. To get the most out of action photography, read our sports photography feature here.
Pan for golden sports pictures
Take better sports pictures by reading our photography tips
Panning is one of the most powerful tools in the arsenal of a sports photographer, but it need not be the preserve of the professionals, we'll give you a full guide to this impressive technique, find out how to pan for golden pictures here.
Gear Review
Panasonic G1 camera review
Things change slowly in the world of photography, then once in a while, something comes along that turns the industry on its head. The launch of the mirrorless Panasonic is such an event. Read all about the SLR that is not an SLR here. Panasonic G1 digital camera review.
Shutter Speed
Get the exposure just right
Leaning to control the length of time the camera's shutter remains open is a key skill that will improve your pictures and allow you visual control well beyond just deciding how light or dark they will be. Learn more about shutter speed.
Picture of the month contest
Your chance to shine
Our readers are excellent photographers.
Every month they send us images which any pro would be proud of.
Have a look at this month's winners, or enter yourself.
Who knows maybe next month you could be the winner.
The winner of the competition is chosen by our previous winners and if yours is selected, you will be invited to join the panel of judges.
Go on, be brave, you'll never know if you don't try, and it is free to enter. All you need to do is use the menu on the left to register, sign in, and upload your photos. It really is as simple as that.
Good Luck!
Themed competition
Home is where the heart is
For the first time, we have decided to launch a themed competition to run alongside the open Pic of the Month contest
The theme for the first month is "Home is where the heart is".
It follows on a discussion in the forums about how one can take great pictures near your own home.
Pictures can be landscapes, detailed macro shots or anything you wish, as long as it was taken close to where you live.
User Portfolio
Best of the Best
We regularly select our favorite from amongst the top quality albums submitted by our users. To have yours considered, upload a few pictures. This month we look at these spectacular landscapes from Becca Cusworth's portfolio.
ed's Blog
Photography blog
Our editor works as a local newspaper photographer. It's a swashbuckling life, filled to the brim with untold adventure. So if you've ever wondered what it's like to make money from photography, read his photography blog.
New Photoshop Technique Guide
NEW: The basics of Adobe Photoshop CS3 for photographers
Adobe Photoshop is the image standard software for manipulating and enhancing photographs. Unfortunately it can be quite daunting for beginners. In the following months we will look at the various different tools used to manipulate images in photoshop. Learn to work with the clone stamp tool here.
Book Review
Photography Book Review
Every month we look at our choice of photographic books. This month's choice is one by the very talented Michael Freeman. Find out what's inside it before you buy the book. The Digital SLR Handbook
Software Crit
Photography Software Review
Adobe Photoshop is NOT the be-all and end-all of photographic software. There are many alternatives to this program, and many more that can live right along next to it. This month we look at a free alternative, called Picasa.
