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Our images of the year
At AP we are very fortunate to view thousands of stunning images each year. It's hard to pick just one but here are some of our favourites from 2023 and what made them stand out from the rest
Pure fantasy can be a visual reality
Left feeling uninspired by the almost industrial design of Sony Alpha cameras, Italian photographer Andrea Pizzini set about creating Algenerated versions of his favourite cameras. He shares his thoughts with James Abbott about what this new technology means to him
Serve others with love
Devotion brings out the very best of the human spirit, photo legend Steve McCurry tells Damien Demolder, and helps give purpose to our lives
The year AI hit home
WHILE the past couple of annual news reviews have focused on the state of the camera market, the hot topic among the photographic community this year has been AI.
Final Analysis
Maria Falconer considers... Untitled, 2023 by Jim Mortram
DJI Mini 4 Pro
DJI's latest mini drone weighs less than 249g but it punches above its weight in the image-quality stakes. Angela Nicholson has been at the control sticks
Atomos Shinobi 7
Damien Demolder tests an external monitor for on-camera use
FILM STARS Building bridges
John Wade charts the rise and fall of a brief 35mm boom
Animal magic
The EISA Maestro 2023 photo contest was on the theme of The Animal Kingdom. Here we showcase the excellent images by the International winners
Hats off
Photographer and artist David Drebin is based in New York City. Peter Dench talks to him about his new photo book of voyeuristic scenes that evoke emotions, psychological perspectives and insightful reflections into the viewers' own experiences
Window to the universe
Our view of the night sky is changing. It is more important than ever before, to capture images of the night sky in its entirety
Is The Sony Alpha 9 III Really A Game-Changer?
The new Sony A9 III is the first camera with a global shutter sensor. It's technically very exciting, says Andy Westlake, but beware of getting caught up in the hype
Port Talbot UFO Investigation Club by Roo Lewis
A touching long-term documentary project takes a closer look at an oft-overlooked Welsh town
Major photo competition furore
THE WINNING entry of the 2023 CEWE Photo Awards, dubbed the world’s largest photography contest by the German photo-printing giant, has been suspended after the winner concealed how it was actually shot.
Join the Club
The need for a postal club was the basis of this society forming in 1931
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Xiaomi's latest model is the most affordable Leica-branded phone on the market. But can it live up to the name? Joshua Waller reviews it
SECOND-HAND CLASSIC Canon EOS 80D
Canon's double-digit DSLR is a bargain when you consider that good-condition used examples can be bought from £399
Leica M11-P
Leica adds Content Credentials hardware to the M11-P for tracking the manipulation history of its images. Damien Demolder takes a look
Capturing the moment
An exhibition that claims to explore the relationship between painting and photography fails to deliver on its promise, says Tracy Calder. However, if you like great art and you're willing to ignore the brief, you're in for a treat
Collaboration?
A new book looking at the relationship between photographer and sitter is an engaging and complex study
One camera, fixed lens: infinite possibilities
Premium compacts are professional-level cameras that are typically used for street photography, yet can be used to shoot a much wider range of subjects than you might expect. We speak to photographers who use the limitations of their cameras as a catalyst for creativity and a sense of liberation...
Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma
SIGMA has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports telephoto zoom for L-mount and Sony E-mount. Aimed at sports, wildlife, and wedding photographers, it completes the firm’s f/2.8 trio for full-frame mirrorless cameras, alongside the existing 14-24mm and 24-70mm lenses.
Keenly priced sports zoom from Sigma
SIGMA has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports telephoto zoom for L-mount and Sony E-mount. Aimed at sports, wildlife, and wedding photographers, it completes the firm’s f/2.8 trio for full-frame mirrorless cameras, alongside the existing 14-24mm and 24-70mm lenses.
Al editing and how it's changing photography
Will AI help photographers or replace them? Rod Lawton looks at how AI is being used in photo editors
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine
The largest retrospective of an internationally acclaimed Japanese photography master is an exciting blend of philosophy and craft, says Amy Davies
Ricoh XR-S plus AF Rikenon
John Wade discovers some unusual technology in a 40-year-old SLR
HDR Merge and tone mapping in Affinity
Tone mapping is a very powerful tool for handling scenes with a brightness range too high for a single exposure to capture
Behind the print
Professional travel photographer Jordan Banks tells us how he got this stunning image ready for print
Final Analysis
Tracy Marshall-Grant considers… Wales, Tenby, The promenade, 1974
Adobe Denoise
Will Cheung compares Adobe’s new AI-powered Denoise with two of the best noise-reduction programs around, DxO PureRAW 3 and Topaz Denoise AI