Wild beauty

John Craven reflects on the qualities that he and his fellow judges look for when selecting the Countryfile Calendar finalists

The past in pictures: Timeless oak

‘An Oak Tree in Winter’ represents the beginning of modern photographic techniques

RED FUNNEL

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Portfolio: The power of place

Photographer Verity Milligan selects favourite images and offers tips on how to achieve your own stunning results

Opinion: The joys of photography

From capturing unique moments of beauty to expressing our creativity, there are many compelling reasons to get behind a camera

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Best photographers on Instagram

Here are a handful of the most talented and influential photographers to follow.

Which button does what?

Get to know your camera

Inspirational days out

Lacking ideas for your next project? Visit a gallery, exhibition or museum to help get your creative juices flowing