length of 200mm, ideally upwards. Shot at 255mm on a Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, this lens allows you to achieve frame-filling images of your subject across the entire screen. This shot size will take your bird photography to the next le

A busy, cluttered frame can be confusing for a viewer, so when you come across a scene that you think has potential as a shot, think about why it has potential – what are the major ingredients that attracted your eye and made you reach for your camer

I am lucky enough to be surrounded by beautiful canals and countryside, and often take my camera everywhere with no real expectations of taking anything special while clicking away. Photography is a process to be enjoyed regardless of the final outco

PART 1 OF 3 Part 2 in issue 267, on sale 4 April Once the scourge of film photographers the world over, there are now thousands of free light-leak overlays to download and apply to your images, perfect for digital photographers wanting to achieve tha

www.fujifilm-x.com Sensor: 40.2MP 23.5mm x 15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 5 HR with primary colour filter Image processor: X-Processor 5 Lens mount: Fujifilm X ISO range: 125-12,800 (exp 64-51,200) Shutter speeds: 1/180000 sec-30 secs (electronic) Image

When shooting fast-moving action, especially when the movement is erratic, it makes sense to worry a little less about the nuances of in-camera composition, as the main challenge facing the photographer is getting the subject in the frame and sharp.

With more space in its upper compartment than the W Lowepro Whistler, the Manfrotto comes with Velcro dividers in both the main and top sections. This enables you to stow a camera with a modestly sized lens, plus another couple of lenses in the top c

“Sunset over the Scottish Borders taken just after the first snowfall of the year. Cloud inversion made it look even more impressive. How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful country!” Digital Camera says: A return to the gallery for Erika, whose

benjaminrasmussenphoto.com The Good Citizen is the debut book by Faroese-American photographer, Benjamin Rasmussen. As a selfconfessed ‘outsider’, Rasmussen wanted to explore how American society came to be what it is today and the complexities that

Designed in collaboration with Canadian photographer D Peter McKinnon, this is the smaller of two backpacks branded as Gomatic in the UK and Nomatic in the USA. A bag for all reasons and seasons, it’s endlessly customisable and made from a blend of d

If there’s a single thing that separates a good photo from a not-so-good one, it’s composition. Whether it’s a scenic landscape, a portrait, an architectural study or a wildlife picture, how you frame up and arrange your shot is the most defining ele

What is backlighting? This is when your subject is predominantly illuminated by a light source that’s behind it. Unless you are using artificial lighting, such as studio flash equipment, this is obviously going to be the sun. Why use backlighting? Sh

By using filters in post-processing you can take your photo editing to the next level of proficiency and quality. Applying the effects of the thousands of filters available is the best and fastest way to get better edits rather than spending hours on

This Lowepro split photo/daypack is deeper and taller T than its ProTactic 350 sibling, and the main camera compartment is a centimetre shorter, but 2.5cm deeper at 15cm. If that’s still not deep enough, you can expand it a little by undoing a riser

One of five different sizes of Alta Sky backpack, the 51D O edition measures up to the adage ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’. The V-shaped front flap can securely hold a large drone, or you can easily customise the main inner com

There are no less than four ways into the camera T compartment of this full photo backpack, with a full-access main zipper at the rear, plus zippered flaps at the top and at both sides. You can therefore configure it for instant access to one or two

www.canon.co.uk Sensor: 24.2MP full-frame CMOS Image processor: Digic X Lens mount: Canon RF ISO range: 100-102,400 (exp 50-204,800) Max image size: 6,000 x 4,000 AF points: 4,897 AF positions (4,067 for video) Metering modes: 1,728-zone multi-patter

Will Davies Landscape photographer Title: ‘Brecon in Winter’ Location: Pen y Crug hillfort Date: 2022 www.willdaviesphotography.co.uk Will discovered his passion for photography after incredible photo opportunities. In recent years, Will has enjoyed

Food or product photography can be a simple but fun way to add another skill to your bow. Typically, you can set up your shoot on a dining room table, but to go one step further, you can pick up a small cloth backdrop or neutral-coloured piece of car