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Not all photos need to be "nice to look at" – this DSLR shot preserves rituals for future generations
WHY SHOTS WORK This photograph has the potential to divide minds. Here's the story behind the sacred offering at the Deodhani Festival
This compact camera shot was inspired by Orson Welles – and proves that Benjamin Franklin was wrong
WHY SHOTS WORK Here’s why this photograph, with its sensation of psychological disconnection, works – and the compact Leica gear behind it
I love tilt-shift photography, but instead of spending a fortune on lenses I do this
HOW TO Tilt-shift lenses can be pricey; here's a technique to recreate the effect on a budget
I used a DSLR and an ultra-telephoto lens to convey a vital truth – that the fate of wildlife is inextricably linked to the health of our environment
WHY SHOTS WORK Nikon shooter Prasenjit Dutta's image shows a cattle egret feeding on a rubbish dump – using the art of nature photography to highlight environmental issues
This photograph was taken with a US$6,000 dedicated black-and-white camera
WHY SHOTS WORK Professional photographer Axel Breutigam about the story behind the cover image of his book 'UBC Concrete: Different Perspectives of a Campus'
This wildlife photographer shoots award-winning images with an APS-C camera
WHY SHOTS WORK Shaun Antle works with a Canon EOS R7. Here's a breakdown of his entry in Canadian Geographic’s Photos of the Year competition
"The direction, shape, and type of guiding lines contribute to the mood of a photo"
Why shots work Ben Wootton discusses four key points for capturing atmospheric shots with a mystic touch
"I chose to edit this photo as close to reality as I remembered seeing it unfold in front of my eyes"
Why shots work Rylan Meadows shares four visual decisions for capturing vibrant and sharp bird imagery
"Some of my best photos are taken when simply being a tourist, that is why I love my Leica Q2 - I don’t need to carry heavy kit all day"
Why shots work Andy Nelson shares four photographic decisions for creating high-contrast scenes with a graphical touch and highlights why compact cameras are the way to go
