Dark and reflection nebulae are among the trickiest targets for imagers. Teasing out details so that they stand out from the background sky, especially through bad light pollution, can be tough, and e

Until recently, Affinity Photo image editor was the best Photoshop alternative for anyone wanting to avoid Adobe’s pricey subscription, but its £60 one-off fee still put many people off. Now, with the

Expert dog photographer Kingsley Singleton shows how to edit this back-lit shot so it’s ready for printing

Expert dog photographer Kingsley Singleton shows how to edit this back-lit shot so it’s ready for printing

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