Photography
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Four breathtaking pictures of North York Moors National Park, taken by our readers
Enjoy the North York Moors National Park in all its spectacular glory, as captured by readers of Country Life.
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12 breathtaking images to inspire you to enter the International Garden Photographer of the Year
Entries are open to discover this year's International Garden Photographer of the Year – and the pictures on this page give you some idea of the incredible standard that of the competition.
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In Focus: The photographer obsessed with why we all like to be beside the seaside
David Hurn has spent over half a century capturing the lives of ordinary people in an affectionate and honest manner. Lilias Wigan takes a look at some of his works, which are featured in an exhibition at National Maritime Museum.
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11 outstanding images from a new show celebrating the incredible heights that landscape photography can reach
A new exhibition shows how modern technology has pushed landscape photography to undreamt-of levels, as the magnificent images on this page show. But some things will always remain the same, as Graeme Green explains.
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15 majestic photographs of Britain that will inspire you to enter the Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards
If you've taken a superb photograph of Britain in the past year, you're still in time to submit it to The Landscape Photographer of the Year Award 2018.
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Curious Questions: How do you take a group photo in which nobody is blinking?
It is a truth universally acknowledged that whenever a group photograph is taken, there is always at least someone who manages to be snapped with closed eyes. But does it have to be that way? Martin Fone, author of 'Fifty Curious Questions', investigates.
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The story of the Royal Wedding between HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in 21 gorgeous photographs
On Saturday 19 May, HRH Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, with the happy couple now becoming the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Here is our selection of the best photographs from a wonderful and highly emotional ceremony.
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15 colour photographs from 1912 showing Gertrude Jekyll’s garden at the height of her fame
Gertrude Jekyll is the subject of a new BBC Radio 4 profile, which includes an interview with Country Life's Gardens Editor Kathryn Bradley-Hole.
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A stunning photographic tribute to the brave men and women of the RNLI goes on display
Professional photographer Jack Lowe is in the midst of a five-year project to document the extraordinary work done by the volunteers of the RNLI using Victorian photography techniques. And for the first time, some of his pictures are going on public display.
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Seven superb pictures of the Royal Family by the Royal Photographer of the Year
Jane Barlow of the Press Association was named Royal Photographer of the Year on Monday night. Here's a selection of some of her finest pictures of the Royal Family.
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The 19 best landscape photographs of Scotland taken in the last year
Take a look at the 19 best photographs of Scotland taken in 2017.
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The six breathtaking finalists in the South Downs photography competition
A competition to decide the finest picture of 2017 taken on the South Downs has unearthed six truly spectacular images.
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The magic of London’s theatres, encapsulated perfectly by Peter Dazeley and Mark Rylance
Photographer Peter Dazeley has carved out a niche as a chonicler of London, providing views of the city that most people would never have a chance to see. Now, he's turned his attention to the city's beautiful old theatres.
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners are inspiring, funny, uplifting – and shocking
The winning images from the Natural History Museum's 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition will make you laugh and cry.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: 13 magnificent pictures and the stories behind them
The stories behind these shortlist pictures from the Natural History Museum's much-loved Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are as fascinating as the images themselves.
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10 perfect photographs that will remind you why you love Autumn
Country Life celebrates some of the most evocative images of autumn.
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10 phenomenal wildlife pictures from David Yarrow’s new exhibition
Wildlife photographer David Yarrow will have his stunning photographs on display at a new gallery in West London for the next three weeks.
