In this issue

In the July 2021 issue, you can look forward to the following stories:
Reviews of the Canon RF 100–500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM, the FujifilmXF 70–300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR, and the Godox RGB Mini Creative Light M1.
Eleven photographers speak about their interpretations of stories around them and how they weaved an evocative visual narrative.
A look at the compelling winning images of the HP Indigo Colours of India contest.
A showcase of winners of the themes Architecture and Illusions in the Better Photography Weekly Challenge.
- Plus much more...

A Capable Front-runner

The Canon RF 100–500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lens covers a broad range of focal lengths, from short to super-telephoto. Shridhar Kunte tests it.

4 mins

A Wild, Wonderful World

The Fujifilm XF 70–300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a promising addition to the company’s XF series. Nilofer Khan puts it on BP’s test bench to see how it fares.

3 mins

Unbelievably Versatile

Almost the same size as her iPhone 12 Mini, Conchita Fernandes tests the incredibly portable Godox RGB Mini Creative Light M1 to see how much power it packs.

3 mins

These Walls of Mine

Finding inspiration in the walls of his own house, Sarang Naik shoots a series of black and white abstract images of them.

3 mins

The Dance of Trees

Bivas Bhattacharjee captures a series on trees that express the poetry that sets the foliage to life and makes them dance with the flow of the cosmos.

3 mins

Ice Diamonds

Alexey Kljatov loves to photograph snow in a way not usually seen by the naked eye. Here is a look at his delicate world of beautiful snow crystals.

3 mins

The Underwater Maiden

Valia Efstathiou talks about her never-ending love for the deep blue sea and why she sometimes wishes she was a mermaid.

3 mins

Metro Doodles

Samar Khan reveals his love for cartoon characters, and how it has inspired his doodles inside the Delhi Metro.

2 mins

Silenced Theatre

A quietly disappearing form of theatre, artistes who have voiced myriads of characters, but now have few spectators, homes and settings that reflect an India that can now only be found in Satyajit Ray stories. Soumya Sankar Bose explores these and much more.

3 mins

How To Take a Life

Through his stark imagery, Ravi Choudhary portrays the physical and psychological scars that acid attacks survivors are haunted by.

3 mins

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Better Photography Magazine Description:

Better Photography is one of South Asia’s most respected photography guides and is India’s No.1 photography magazine. It is the first Indian magazine to be completely devoted to the art and science of photography. Catering primarily to amateurs, hobbyists, and serious enthusiasts, the magazine has a keen following amongst professionals as well. It delves into product tests, provides expert advice, tutorials and techniques, and conducts some of India’s most prominent photography contests.