Photo Review

Photographers typically recognise three types of image noise: fixed pattern noise, random noise and banding noise.

A tutorial on how to shoot dramatic "Fire Dice" images.

‘Your photography is a record of your living for anyone who really sees.' Paul Strand.

Award-winning Australian photographer Ken Duncan shares some fundamental landscape shooting tips, giving some insight into his stunning panoramic images.

The lens in a camera is like an eye that lets light into the camera body and focuses it on the sensor, where the image is recorded. The larger the optical components (known as ‘elements') in the lens, the more light gets in. The quality of the elements influences the camera's picture quality...

Reader query: Would you please be able to tell me where I can get an SLR camera/lens tested for optical quality. I am having focus problems and need to know if the problem is the equipment or me - while there is still some warranty.

Many photographers consider sunset shots an essential element in their photo albums. A few would add sunrise shots, although more effort is required to obtain them. Unfortunately, many shots taken at these times are disappointing. But they need not be if you take the right approach.

Well-defined, interesting cloud formations can turn otherwise run-of-the-mill photos into special pictures, so it's worth the effort to seek them out. You may even wish to make the clouds the main focus of the shot.