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Welcome to the August issue of Digital Camera

Although summer is the time when most snaps are taken, ‘real’ photographers often shun the harsh light of July and August. If you think summer’s only good for sunrises (if you can face an early start) and sunsets, the latest issue of Digital Camera should change all that. There’s a wealth of photo opportunities out there, provided you match the right subject to the right light. Think noon’s a no-no? Let photographers Andrea Thompson and Lee Beel show you otherwise…

Marcus Hawkins
Editor


24 hours to better photos Our in-depth guide has the essential lowdown on lighting, metering, filters and more to help you get the most out of every hour of the day, right from the first light of dawn until the sun finally sets… and beyond.	HDR panoramas We join Digital Camera reader Peter Jackson for a masterclass on panoramic High Dynamic Range photography. Learn the shooting and digital darkroom skills that can transform your own scenics.

How to… shoot dynamic kids’ portraits Take energetic and action-packed pictures of your children easily. Technique Editor Ben Birchall reveals the best camera settings, creative techniques and shows you how to keep a shoot fun for everyone…	Tested: Canon EOS 1D Mark III Canon’s turbo-charged its pro-spec 1D range with a 10MP, ten-frames-a-second dream machine. Marcus Hawkins test drives the world’s fastest digital SLR, while wildlife photographer Andy Rouse puts it through its paces in the field.

Pro view: Formula One Motorsports photographer Steven Tee discusses the world of Formula One and how to make it as a professional shooter. Be inspired by his amazing images and his insider tips.	On your free CD… This month’s disc is packed with over an hour and a half of video tutorials looking at Photoshop CS2 and Elements 5, as well as some key new features of CS3. Discover how to rescue blown highlights, recreate a graduated filter, master Shadows and Highlights and more!