Technology Explained, Practice
Daniela Bowker
Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! ...

When you hear the term 'high-res' thrown about with such abandon when it comes to images for web use, have you ever stopped to think just how big or how high quality and image meant for the web needs to be?

Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! Saving images for the web
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring

There's an assumption that high-contrast images are more dynamic, more compelling, more inviting. Have a go at some low-contrast photography. You might surprise yourself with the results.

Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring
Feature Articles, Theory
Daniela Bowker
Seeking balance in your photos

Balance doesn't mean symmetry; it means an internal consistency and tension within your photos. And it's a vital element of composition. 

Seeking balance in your photos
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Training your photographic luck

Great photos might be down to a little bit of luck, but most of that 'luck' you make yourself. Don't believe us? Read on...

Training your photographic luck
Feature Articles, Practice
Daniela Bowker
The ups and downs and ins and outs of ...

Photographing buildings doesn't have to mean wide-angle lenses and fretting about correcting for the keystone effect. Any lens, and angle. Don't believe us? Let us show you!

The ups and downs and ins and outs of photographing buildings

northern italy

A beautifully patterned winner for our March photo competition

March's competition theme was patterns. We wanted to see pictures comprising Fibonacci spirals, ancient mosaics, or even jars on a shelf. You gave us some great images including flower petals, ice crystals, tapestry, and masonry. The winner that we* went for, however, was this row of clouds perching above the crest of a mountain range in northern Italy.

Queueing [EXPLORE]

Well done to Maria Antonietta for Queuing! She's won herself a 12 inch Fracture.

We'd also like to congratulate flickphoto10 for the second-placed image In Line:

in line

Thank you to everyone who entered. If you want to be in with a chance of winning a 12 inch Fracture this month, the details of April's competition will be going up soon!

* The usual suspects have been indisposed for their selection duties this month. I recruited a stunt-double, though.