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Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

10 things you can shoot and create this month, from standing stones to pelicans and military re-enactments

Master the art of modern photography

An unusual view, this image was highly commended in the Nature Photographer of the Year 2024, Animal Portraits category. Amy Davies tells us more about it

Can’t get out on safari? Let the wildlife come to you with these beautiful books. Amy Davies selects some recent releases for your shelf

From castles and country houses to medieval bridges, there are many historic features in the landscape to photograph, says Wendy Evans