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

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.

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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

Enjoy pro–level video camera controls on your iPhone

Deputy Editor Geoff Harris shares the pleasures – and quirky charms – of the unique Fujifilm X Half camera