Stay at Home

More assignments to tackle indoors, plus the month’s best reader images

hile landscapes and seascapes will never lose their appeal, there’s plenty you can achieve without stepping foot outdoors. That’s what this section is all about, with a compelling mix of creative projects to try, practical jobs to complete and inspiring images aplenty!

This issue, find out how to create colourful abstract images with just a clear bowl, art paper, tap water and a few drops of olive oil. We also look at how you can get a fresh angle on familiar subjects with the addition of an affordable lensball.

WLensballs are often associated with landscapes, but Bruce Malcolm shows there’s more you can shoot

Try this simple project to produce stunning abstracts on a budget, and in the comfort of your own home

Easy-to-follow advice on how to make a digital camera image look good when you print it out on paper

Enjoy eight high-impact images from our readers – and send your best shot for your chance to get published!

imes are strange, and lockdowns are changing from one week to the next. This is an opportunity to explore your camera better, and to find out what you can achieve at home with some creative thinking and a few extra items.

Oil and water shots can sometimes be complicated to set up – often using a glass table with lights underneath – but this economical option can

Tproduce stunning results. We always remember the excitement at school of looking through a microscope into a new world, but you can do it through your very own viewfinder! Give it a go, and have some fun.

Camera plus standard, macro or wide-angle lens Coloured card Clear oil, for example vegetable oil Transparent basin Time: one hour

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