Discover the winning photo from our August Monthly Contest! David McClure’s architectural shot took top honours, with stunning Honourable Mentions from Dustin Bowdige and Alec Postill.

Head image by Matt Hernandez. Sony Alpha 7R V. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/1600-sec., f/4, ISO 200 Capturing peak action is an incredible photographic feat. An image of an athlete frozen in a dive, leap, swing, or other movement is peak eye candy for viewers and photographers alike. However, capturing that action can become technically difficult. You’ll need a high shutter speed, which may require boosting the ISO, unless you bring in lights, which can get complicated quickly. Alpha...