Photography
See into the astonishing world of bugs with these award-winning photos
From a dragonfly saying goodbye to its old skin to the hirsute face of a flower bee, here are some of the best British images from 2024's Royal Entomological Society Photography Competition
Vikings are marching through a Shetland town – discover the tradition behind the Up Helly Aa celebration
Originating in the 1880s, the spectacular Up Helly Aa festival in Lerwick, Shetland celebrates Norse heritage
These are the most hilarious wildlife photos on Earth in 2024
The funniest wildlife images of the year have been revealed in the Comedy Wildlife Awards
25 breathtaking images shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024
From ambling badgers and lounging seals, to singing songbirds and mountain pumas, it's time to vote for your favourite wildlife image.
Dancing sprites, circular rainbows and turbulent skies: winners announced for Weather Photographer of the Year 2024
A downpour over the Needles and a stunning ice halo are among this year's winners in the Weather Photographer of the Year competition.
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Most beautiful dog photos on Earth celebrated in 2024 awards
20 stunning images from the Dog Photography Awards 2024.
12 weirdest weather phenomena, according to meteorologists
We get a lot of weather in Britain. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, you may be lucky enough to witness one of the strange and startling atmospheric phenomena that occur occasionally here.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 winners revealed
Spectacular images of the natural world celebrated in the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
20 laugh-out-loud photos from the Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024
A stuck squirrel, giggling seals and a bubble-blowing frog all made the shortlist in this year's competition.
One in three children have never watched wildlife in a park or garden, study finds
The study also reveals that seven out of ten young people have never seen a cow being milked and around one in five have never fed ducks.
Guides
Best photography kit for beginners in 2025
Love browsing our magazine's sumptuous landscape shots, but you've got no idea where to start with your photography hobby? Keen snapper Matt Evans is on hand to tell you what accessories you'll need once you've bought your first camera.
Jaw-dropping photos of the landscape – and how to take your own stunning shots
Landscape photographer Verity Milligan selects a few of her favourite images and offers tips on how to achieve your own stunning results.
Top tips to taking better landscape photographs
10 essential tips from pro landscape photographer Ross Hoddinott