One of the rich joys of birding is that there are birds everywhere, including gardens and parks. Just get out and walk around, there’s no need to be quiet or furtive. Become familiar with your feather

One reader, one pro… creative studio lighting effects under the direction of James Paterson

Digital Camera readers show how they’ve been getting creative, submitting images across a range of genres

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

Espen Helland Wildlife photographer www.espenhelland.com

Capture your pet pooch in full flow and show off their athletic ability, with the help of Wendy Evans