The ultimate guide to autumn

Planning ahead and good weather will help you achieve incredible starburst shots

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

Lean in to the season of crunching leaves and misty magic

Stuck for inspiration? Pick one of our quick and easy ideas and head out with your camera

Peak autumn has a treasure trove of non-feathered riches to discover, says James Lowen

Northern Italy’s lakes are a better bet in autumn. It’s still warm, the scenery transforms to reddish-gold hues and, if it rains, the lakes take on a wonderfully misty atmosphere. Once the summer crow