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Access to aerial photography has given photographer Ken Opeskin a unique perspective on Australia’s coastline, revealing patterns and textures that can be difficult to recognise from the ground.

Twenty years ago, my wife and I left a mountain hut in the frigid darkness to climb the north face of Gran Paradiso. In an accessible chest pouch, I carried my brand-new Canon 5D. This is the story behind the shot.

In part two of our series on continuous lighting for portraiture, we look at a few experiments to try, and what you should look for when buying.

Constant lighting is cooler, more affordable and increasingly shaping how photographers approach both stills and video. So, is this the time to try it?

Tilt-shift lenses might look like specialist tools, but they are actually some of the most practical and creative lenses a photographer can use. Here’s a crash course in why they matter.

The first thing you notice is the sound.

Here are five often-overlooked ways to strengthen your entry in our annual search for the region's best photographers.

Every photographer has encountered it: a great moment weakened by technical limitations that only become obvious after the shoot. But now, there's a solution.

Find out the stories behind the winners of The Landscape Awards 2026.

In part two of our series on minimalist landscapes, we look at a few practical approaches that will help you find and build minimalist images wherever you are.

The subject is ready, the light looks good, and the settings are close enough. But before you press the shutter, it is worth asking one simple question: what is happening behind your subject?

What does it really mean to make a minimal photograph? Here's how stripping back the landscape to its most essential elements can transform the way you see, and why the lessons of minimalism will stay with you long after you put the camera down.

With The Landscape Awards presented by Synology now a wrap, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the images that stood out to our judges this year.

From dramatic wildlife portraits to quiet human moments and graphic landscapes, the winning images in The Mono Awards each year all feel different – but a closer look shows they tend to share a few common qualities too.

Africa is a true wildlife photographer’s paradise, and for many photographers, a visit to the continent will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here’s a few tips for making the most of a trip to this most magical of places.

Check out the winners of Your Best Shot for April 2026.