Welcome
A photo that’s sharp where it needs to be will feel professional, says contributor Andrew James, in this month’s cover feature. And while sharpness isn’t the primary goal in some creative styles, if softness is undermining the content of your photos, then get a technique refresher from page 54. We have plenty of ideas for keeping your camera busy this month, including Photo Active (p18) and Camera Clinic (p74). See what it takes to be a winner in the world’s biggest photography competition (p44) and go behind the scenes of a deer rut photoshoot (p8).