Searching for snakes

PHOTOGRAPHER KAROLINA WIERCIGROCH RECALLS THE THRILL OF TRAVELLING THROUGH BHUTAN FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE

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

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

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

Geoff Harris is working on his bird photography – but is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS Pro a help or a hindrance?

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