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

ryder cup

10 ravishing rain-filled shots

Cafe culture ii

It’s raining here in London. Actually, it seems to be raining pretty solidly across Britain today. It’s creating havoc at Celtic Manor where the Ryder Cup is being hosted. However, interference with sporting events aside, rain can make for some pretty awesome photos, so I’ve been poking about the Flickr-webs to see what flashes of gorgeousness are lurking amongst it. These are they. Enjoy!

1 – Dark Rain

'Dark Rain', by kirainet

2 – It was raining and just finished

'It was raining and just finished', by lrnirjhar

3 – Maple Leaf in Rain

'Maple Leaf in Rain', by Greg from Maine

4 – Paris in the rain

'Paris in the rain', by epic steve

5 – Peyto Lake Rain Storm

'Peyto Lake Rain Storm', by HDRob

6 – Rain washed rose

'Rain washed rose', by epicnom

7 – I wish it would rain dawn

'I wish it rain dawn', by Onironauta

8 – Collecting rain drops

'Collecting rain drops', by ZaIGHaM-IslaM

9 – Rain on the window

'Rain on the window', by hausstaubmilbe

10 – It Might Rain

'It Might Rain', by A guy with a camera

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