The latest winners of Bird Photographer of the Year were as stunning as ever. Jade Burrell writes about the contest and the overall winner as we showcase our favourites

If you’re planning to enter our Urban Life round, which launches next week, take these tips from four of last year’s top ten photographers

Jonathon Isola, Chandler, Arizona, USA

Royal Museums Greenwich have announced the phenomenal winners of this year’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. Jessica Miller takes a look…

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Our pick of the best titles about photography published this year – each one will make an ideal festive season gift for lovers of the medium…