We get close to woodpeckers, birds of prey and raccoon dogs in Estonia, in the company of wildlife pro Paul Browning

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

10 things you can shoot and create this month, from trees and conkers to mountains and motorbikes

How to solve low-light shooting situations

Fast lenses offer creative options and are fun to use

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler