November 16, 2011
Wildlife photographer Paul Hobson and three AP readers explore the possibilities of studio-based macro still life and show how the simplest of lighting set-ups can produce creative results. Oliver Atwell joins them
November 15, 2011
Landscape photographer Tom Mackie and four AP readers explore the best techniques for capturing the sweeping landscapes of North Yorkshire. Oliver Atwell joins them
November 10, 2011
Cathal McNaughton explains how he took this image of the tunnel beneath the Place de l’Alma, the scene of Princess Diana’s fatal accident
November 9, 2011
David Noton explains how he took this serene image of a lavender field in Provence, France, by combining leading lines and a carefully chosen viewpoint to accentuate the foreground and sky
November 7, 2011
In a break from his hard-news press assignments, Cathal McNaughton explains how he took this quirky image of a flock of sheep bathed in glorious evening light
November 4, 2011
Heather Angel discusses how she happened upon her unusual image of a snail’s feeding trail in a Chinese glasshouse
November 4, 2011
Heather Angel explains how she took her shot of a raft spider in the New Forest and ponders the ethics of using flash on a small subject
November 4, 2011
Instructions on how to add a photo to the Amateur Photographer gallery.
November 1, 2011
APOY 2011 Round Ten - Shooting at Night - night and low-light photography
November 1, 2011
Cathal McNaughton explains how he captured this dramatic natural silhouette of a horse and boy in north Dublin to depict Ireland’s economic hardship
October 31, 2011
Heather Angel explains how she took her shot of a South African bee fly and discusses the complex relationship between insects and flowers
