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Of all the countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand has a special place in my heart. It was the first country I’d visited in the region, introducing me to travel which felt truly exotic. Twenty years later I returned, determined to find the best streetfood in Bangkok. Here’s my guide to finding it, photographing it and of course eating it!…

If you want to photograph bears fishing for salmon, it’s hard to beat Brooks Falls, Alaska. Here’s the story behind a memorable trip.…

Landscape shots with distant subjects like canyon rims or mountain ranges can often look hazy even under the sunniest conditions. One of the most effective ways of cutting through this haze and capturing a vibrant photo with saturated colours and a deep blue sky is to use a polarizing filter. In this workshop I’ll show…

TL:DR? Of all the cameras I’ve tested, the Sony A6300 becomes the best for sports photography at its price point, whether DSLR or mirrorless; indeed you’d need to spend comfortably more on a DSLR to match its confidence. But the earlier Sony A6000 comes close in many regards, making it a bargain for budget action…

Long exposures are a great technique for seascapes. My favourite time is the blue hour following sunset. Here’s Brighton’s West Pier.…

Over the past three years I’ve photographed the Mountain stages of the Tour de France with mirrorless cameras. In my article I’ll share my experience of visiting and shooting the Tour, including researching the routes, planning locations, choosing the best angles and what kind of gear and settings work well at these kind of events. Most importantly you’ll see how well a $550 consumer camera can capture pro sports action.…