Head-spinning in Bhutan. Summer reading: Flashes of Brilliance. A Street Photography Competition. Why James Bond is a poor photographer. How to use a phone for mobile backups.

The value of acknowledging what’s hiding in plain sight. How a construction container provided a solution to a photographic problem. Plus, reflections on the 2025 Photo Book Switzerland book fair.

A decidedly analogue edition featuring open wine cellars in Geneva, the bane of "the beep", the joys of The Repair Shop, and a new book: Artisans of Dartmoor.

Sandra Cattaneo Adorno in conversation, talking about the ten years since she discovered a passion for photography, aged 60. Artists’ Residencies. Free headshots for ex-federal employees in Boston, US

Six Degrees of David Hurn. From photographer David Hurn to Kevin Bacon (yes, really) — a photographic trail involving readers reading, and the photographers who are captivated by them.

Bangkok’s Khlong Ferry Boats are a fast and inexpensive traffic-busting form of public transport that remain relatively unknown to visitors.

My ten best-loved books of 2024 and an opportunity to win your favourite.

Putting a spring in your step with a love letter to dance and the art of Jumpology.

Reasons to be cheerful and expressions of gratitude. Plus new photography zines, competitions and workshops.

“Make more photos of fewer things.” A reminder that photography should be dynamic; a ballet of observation, movement and timing.

I’m trying to come to terms with the end of summer, reigniting a long-held affection for the Mekong, watching a thought-provoking documentary, and announcing the result of my Focal Length competition.

In this edition (deep breath) Darkroom prints, Focal lengths extra, a Prize Competition, a Photo-sharing app, a superb Photography Documentary, and how to recover $25,000 of stolen camera gear.

Focal lengths. What are they and how do we use them?

Join me on a leisurely summer walk, plus Conkers! (Also documentaries, a photo contest, and a new Leica iPhone app.)

Answers to: Why is Milan Man spinning around? Is there really a monk on the Cathedral roof? Which part of the Milanese bull has been reinforced? Plus, What’s a Splash Screen and can I make one?

For the love of the Zine. An elusive pink tram. Plus news of “Foto”, a new photo-sharing platform dedicated to photographers’ interests.

Why my favourite photography book is not what you might expect and lessons learned from blind photographers.

How still images can show the passing of time, Keanu Reeves, Marmite, Hedonic Adaptation and the dark arts of people who sketch.

The Signature Photograph — Finding the key image for a story on assignment and how to make digital Contact Sheets in Lightroom.

Ukraine — Stories of two years of war, a children’s charity in Ukraine and Portraits of new UK Members of Parliament.