Round three: the best of the rest

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

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

When David Joseph began exploring the world of close-up photography, he was using a mobile phone and cheap clip-on lens. Here he talks to Tracy Calder about how his life has changed thanks to snakes, spiders, frogs and a wonderful act of kindness

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

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

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