“NATURE GIVES TO EVERY TIME AND SEASON SOME BEAUTIES OF ITS OWN”

”Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own,” writer Charles Dickens once said. And while winter has provided us with its own share of photo opportunities, now comes the promise of spring.

Spring brings with it longer daylight hours to shoot in, dramatic weather conditions, and an array of colourful blooms to turn your lenses to. In this issue, our guide to spring landscapes will help you to capture your most stunning seasonal scenes ever. From p34, learn to identify strong subjects, choose the best kit, and master both close-up details and wider perspectives. For an extra burst of inspiration, winning images from the latest International Garden Photographer of the Year start on p84.

If all the isolation at home has left your photo mojo waning, our other main feature is a compilation of 10 creative techniques for you to try (p22). From eerie infrared imagery to shooting easy 3D images, there’s plenty to spark the imagination. If your career needs a motivation boost instead, discover 10 things that you can do right now to avoid a lockdown rut on p64.

Our gear section is as packed as ever, including the Nikon Z 7II (p102), Capture One 21 editing software (p106), and two shiny lenses (p108). Now is a great time to back up your images with a new workflow, and our group test of external hard drives is on p94.

My last mention of spring is to remind you to visit The Photography Show’s Spring Shoots virtual event on 6-7 March. Enjoy inspiring talks, expert advice and innovative products – all from the comfort of your own home. Register for free at WWW.PHOTOGRAPHYSHOW.COM/FREE-REGISTRATION.

For now, happy shooting, and see you again soon!