Create a miniature marvel at home

10 things you can shoot and create this month, from toadstools and hockey to medieval mansions

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

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

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

40 years ago, I was first introduced to the art of small scale painting by a friend who painted miniature portraits. With her encouragement and seeing the variety of work at The Royal Society of Minia

Colourful leaves are quintessential autumn. Here’s how to photograph them at home with a macro lens and a makeshift lightbox