Guides
Best photography kit for beginners in 2024
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
How to take beautiful photos with your smartphone
You don’t need a fancy camera to take stunning images of nature. Build up your skills with these 10 tips from Sussex photographer Mike Kus and you could be taking photos worthy of the Countryfile Calendar
How to photograph garden birds
Our wild bird photography guide has advice on how to take good quality photos of your garden birds.
Best wildlife and nature photography courses
From capturing otters on camera in Devon to snapping the perfect image of deer in their autumn rut in the Scottish Highlands, hone your photography skills by taking part in an expertly led wildlife photography course.
How and where to fly your drone in the countryside
Flying a drone in the wide open spaces of the countryside is great fun, but it's important to avoid harming wildlife, keep other people safe and be aware of the law. Here is what you need to know.
The beginner photographer's guide to the golden hour
Discover how to capture the best light at dawn and dusk to fill your portrait and landscape shots with sunshine.
How to take beautiful photos of blossom
The start of spring sees trees and hedgerows bursting with beautiful blossom, and longer days providing us with more opportunities to get outside and photograph these flowering trees. Our guide explores some top tips for taking photographs of blossom on spring days, including advice on exposure, contrast and composition.
Guide to Anglesey: best places to visit and coastal walks
Beaches, coast paths, natures reserves and ancient monuments – this must-see island set adrift from mainland Wales is the perfect holiday destination whatever the season. Our guide to Anglesey's best coastal walks, gardens, beaches, historic places and more.
How to take beautiful photos of wildflowers
The first sight of emerging wildflowers is a joyful sign of spring. Learn how to capture the delicate beauty of wildflowers on camera with our expert photography guide.
Water shortage in the UK: what's the problem and how to save water
The Environment Agency has warned that within 25 years England will not have enough water to meet demand, mostly as a result of climate change. Here we investigate the UK's water crisis, exploring how it's linked to climate change, plus how you can save water and money on your water bill.
How to identify nuts and seeds from British trees
Can you spot the difference between a sweet chestnut and a horse chestnut? Or a sycamore seed and a field maple? Here is our expert guide on how to identify nuts and seeds from common British tree species.
Guide to Global Geoparks in the UK
From the North West Highlands to the bustling English Riviera, the UK is home to seven UNESCO Global Geoparks. Our guide explains why these protected areas of significant geological heritage are important and how you can visit
The best UK nature photography blogs for beginners
If you find yourself looking for some photographic inspiration but don't have time to trawl the thousands of blogs, streams and feeds on the net, well don't worry - we've done it for you.
How to take winning photographs of landscapes
Landscape photographer James Osmond reveals the best ways to capture ‘Colours of the Countryside’ – the theme of this year’s Countryfile Photographic Competition.
How to take photographs of close-up subjects
Macro photographer Matt Cole reveals the best ways to capture close-up images of the countryside
How to be an agricultural photographer
Agricultural photographer Hollie Crawshaw shares her five top tips for taking better photos of animals and farms.
Moving to the countryside Part 36: foraging for hazelnuts
A surprise windfall of hazelnuts leads to a cracking evening for editor Fergus Collins
Top ten tips for photographing castles
Learn how to take amazing photos of Britain's magnificent castles with our essential guide to the best viewpoints, lenses and composition.
How to become a great landscape photographer
Celebrated landscape photographer Adam Burton reveals 10 golden rules for taking beautiful photos of the countryside
