I have started my new front cover but used an original image. I used a simple back drop to highlight and outline the image more, plus this means that i can add extra text and images with out making it look too over crowded.
this is the image i used...

..... I need to add column inch and some extra details to my front cover, plus i am thinking of adding another photo into one of the bottom corners, but i have not yet decided. But here it is so far.....

this is what i have done so far but it is not up to the standerds that i think i can achieve. I am going to take another photo today and start from scratch. This time i'm going to use the the whole photo taken, the subject and the background. This will make it easier and less time consuming so i can carry on with the contents and double page article....

Here are some possible fonts that i will use for the front cover, contents page and double page article...