Welcome
We all have periods in our photographic journeys when things go a little flat, and some fresh inspiration is required. So if that’s how you’re feeling while reading this, head straight to p74 where Ben Brain offers the cure. For even more inspiration this month, try Photo Active (p16) and its 10 all-new projects, plus more in Stay at Home (p43). Wildlife lovers can catch the best entries from Wildlife Photographer of the Year in Hotshots (p88); and if Egyptian antiquities are one of your passions, discover how Sandro Vannini photographed some of the treasures of the Pharoahs, on p134. Also this month, don’t miss our verdict on the exciting new Panasonic Lumix S5 (p108) and our pick of the best budget full-frame cameras (p124). Enjoy the issue.