Apoy inspiration

Each round, we shine a spotlight on a selection of excellent entries from the many camera clubs that enter APOY

The APOY judges choose their favourite images that didn’t make the top ten of our Close-ups & Details category

Here are the top ten images uploaded to Photocrowd from Round Three, Close-ups and Details, with comments by the AP team and our guest judge

From Lensbaby optics to binoculars and sandals, 27 photographers talk to CUPOTY co-founder Tracy Calder about their go-to gear for prize-winning close-up pictures

If you’re planning to enter our Night and Low Light round, which launches next week, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers

Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week