The nights are fair drawing in so it’s over to James Roddie to shed some light on the situation

The Milky Way is a firm favourite for nightscape photographers and astrophotographers alike, but beautiful images of our Galaxy are well within reach of beginners with basic entry-level equipment too.

It’s December, which means it’s time for the best meteor shower of the year – the Geminids. Perseids fans may disagree, but long, dark nights and a broader activity peak give the Geminids the edge. Tr

Andy Westlake assesses a unique telephoto lens for extreme close-up photography

This softer alternative to a spotlight proves a versatile lighting modifier, says Damien Demolder

If you’re planning to enter our Urban Life round, which launches next week, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers