Inspirations

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

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

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

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

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