IN YOUR LOCAL CITY, WHY NOT REVEL IN THE CHALLENGE OF FINDING NEW VIEWPOINTS AND ANGLES?

You don’t have to travel great distances to capture images with drama and intrigue, and our latest technique features can both be tried close to home. On p22, explore ways to shoot urban images. On a city break you can hone so many photo skills, with iconic landmarks and bustling streets to inspire you. Even in your local city, why not revel in the challenge of finding new viewpoints? In our feature, learn how to plan a trip, experiment with exposure and focus on small details other photographers may miss, for stunning city shots.

For something more serene, turn to our pro flower photography guide on p36, where Andy Small shares easy but effective ways to capture creative floral images in your home, garden or nearby countryside.

As with exotic locations, using expensive camera gear doesn’t always guarantee a great shot, either.

Go behind the scenes with passionate Olympus pro Geraint Radford to shoot macro on a budget (p14), plus create edgy fashion portraits using just one flash (p50).

Of course, our gear section is still packed with the latest releases, and we’re excited to find out who wins in the Canon R6 and Nikon Z 7II head-to-head test (p96). The Olympus Pen E-P7 (p104) and Panasonic GH 5 II (p108) also get fully reviewed and rated.

The Photography Show returns in the UK this September, playing host to some exceptional speakers. Ahead of his appearance at TPS, great British photographer Rankin – someone who has shot every famous face from the Queen to Madonna – is the star of our exclusive interview on p72. You can find out more at WWW.PHOTOGRAPHYSHOW.COM

For now though, happy shooting!