August-September 2023

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This Issue’s Contributors
Steve Thomas has been racing, shooting and writing about bikes and adventure travel for most of his life, and has earned his crust from it for 25-plus years. See more of his work at stevethomasimages.com Ann and Steve Toon are a UK-based, husband and
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Medusa
This photo is one of a series called Sirens, photographs of monstrous storm waves named after mythological beings. I grew up sailing and would often pass long voyages by watching the waves and imagining strange creatures in the shapes, telling myself
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When Is An Edit Too Far Gone?
In this month’s AP we feature a story by wildlife photographers Steve and Ann Toon that lifts the lid on how they edit their award-winning wildlife images. I asked Steve and Ann to write it for us as I’ve always admired their approach to editing. For
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Quick Snaps
COST of living crisis? What crisis!? The results of the latest Leitz Photographica Auction in June have been announced, once again confirming that there’s plenty of people out there with plenty of money to spend, and especially so when it comes to vi
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Your Best Shot Rain
THIS MONTH’S WINNER Rain Man Jasmine’s winning image was taken at the base of Mt Coolum during a heavy inundation of rain around the time of all the flooding last year. “I went hunting for the base of the waterfall and found a few locals enjoying the
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24 Hours On The Run A Day In The Life Of An Ultra-trail Photographer
With just 20 minutes to go until sunrise, and the start of the Cappadocia Ultra Trail race just minutes away, I was stranded trying to find a ride for the day - things didn’t bode well for my first event gig in almost three years. And yet here I was,
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Nikon Z8
Without doubt, the Z8 has been Nikon’s most anticipated camera in well over a decade. Yes, fans were excited when Nikon eventually launched their first full-frame mirrorless cameras back in 2018 (five years after Sony’s first full-frame mirrorless) b
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Edit Like A Pro Secrets Of Editing Wildlife Shots
The digital darkroom isn’t the natural habitat of keen wildlife photographers - we’d rather be in the fresh air than in front of a computer screen, handling a camera rather than a keyboard. Yet post-processing is a vital part of the creative process,
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Exploring the Wild Southwest
I’ve been lucky enough to photography plenty of interesting locations around the world - the Swiss Alps, Nevada, Japan, Poland, and the Australian desert, and I’ve also captured a ton of urban landscapes in my time. But what struck me the most about
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Beyond Leading Lines 6 Composition Tips For Compelling Landscape Photography
The topic of what makes a landscape scene compelling is one I’ve examined for many years. (And it’s one I’m still exploring). Technical considerations such as crisp focus and an even exposure are necessary, but not sufficient. Captivating scenes—the
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Peak Design Travel Tripod
When it comes to tripods, the ubiquitous devices are one part of photography that doesn’t seem like it’s seen much innovation in the last couple of decades. Sure, there are lighter models and designs that have more efficient leg locks, but most peopl
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Adjacent
This is something of an “historic” shot for me, dating from May 2016. My wife Jane and I had only recently discovered the amateur photographic scene (in 2011) when we visited the Warragul National Exhibition and were blown away by the standard of the
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Is Printing Photos Still Relevant In 2023?
Recently, photographer Ben Kopilow made a great presentation at my local photography club. One of the topics he mentioned was the commonly heard expression “it’s not a photo until it’s printed”. Ben’s view was that while he understood and appreciated
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Win!
Congratulations to John Huisman who has won a 12-month subscription to either Australian Photography or Capture magazine for taking out Image Doctor this month! AP has been celebrating the work of Australian photographers for more than 70 years. Publ
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Image Doctor
“I was experimenting with long exposure and panning at the local ice rink during a recent evening session and was pleased with the effect created. The colours and hazy appearance give the image a surreal mood.” ANTHONY’S TIP: Hi John, and well done f
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