CONTENTS – ISSUE 73 2021
CITIES OF LIGHT AND BEAUTY
– An Interview with Georgianna Lane
With an Introduction by Gillian Greenwood
The author and photographer Georgianna Lane, renowned for her
romantic, light-infused images of flowers and gardens, talks to Gillian Greenwood about the artistry and design of architecture.
A PERFECT BALANCE
By Simon Stafford
Technical editor Simon Stafford reviews the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8S lens.
A STREAMING EXPERIENCE
By Becky Danese
Nikon in a time of Coronavirus (or what Grays of Westminster did next…).
MIGHTY MITES
By Heather Angel
Heather Angel captures a strange species of mites in the Okavango
Delta of Botswana. These red velvet mites are known for their bright red colour and extraordinary size.
MARVELOUS MACRO
By Becky Danese
Becky Danese relays her experiences with the new Z Nikkor 50mm f/2.8 MC, the latest addition to the expanding Z lens range.
HONDURAS – INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF COLOUR
By Andrew Main Wilson
Andrew Main Wilson recalls his risky journey to reach the ruins of
Copán, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, which were not excavated until the 19th century.
THE TONY HURST GALLERY
Words by Gray Levett
In October 1973 Nikon released the R10, a Super 8 format movie camera with an extensive list of features. It is a much sought-after item by film makers today. Master photographer Tony Hurst captures it in all its splendour.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
By Simon Stafford
Simon Stafford reviews the Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8S, Nikon’s first special purpose lens for the Nikkor Z series.
BOOK REVIEW
By Michael Eleftheriades
Philip Makanna is one of the greatest aviation photographers in the
world. His stunning new book Ghosts – Aerial Photography is reviewed in this issue by Michael Eleftheriades.
THE MUSICAL BOX OF MICHAEL PUTLAND: IMAGES FROM HIS ARCHIVE
By Gray Levett
The blind, once-homeless musician Moondog created over eighty
symphonies and countless organ and piano works. Michael Putland
captured the energy and exhilaration of his performance on stage.
