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11 hauntingly beautiful pictures of dogs in cars from one of the most unusual and touching books of the yearA fascination with dogs and cars has prompted photographer Martin Usborne to produce a beautiful, unusual and gently haunting book.
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The funny, dramatic and heart-rending stories behind the public's favourite pictures in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitionA pair of mice brawling like drunks outside a pub won the people's choice at the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
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16 absolutely stunning images from the 2020 British Photography AwardsOur picture editor Lucy Ford picks out some of the finest from among the 320 shortlisted images entered for the 2020 British Photography Awards.
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In Focus: The scandalous child of Empire, the murderous photographer and the woman who fatally brought them togetherEadweard Muybridge was not only the pioneering photographer of motion, but also a murderer. Jason Goodwin relishes this tale of the dashing rogue and adventurer who became his victim.
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Country Life's best Instagram posts of 2019: Gorgeous interiors, stately homes and the lamb that broke the internetOne of Country Life's crowning jewels is our carefully-curated Instagram feed, displaying the Best of Britain twice a day, every day.
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Country Life's top 10 nature stories of 2019, from mesmerising photographs to the bird that can screech as loud as a fighter jetNature, in all its beauty and ferocity, was celebrated in these unforgettable articles.
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Six absolutely spectacular images from the Historic Photographer of the Year competitionAn ethereal image of Wells Cathedral, a windswept pier on the east coast and castle in Kent were among the pictures praised by judges for the third Historic Photographer of the Year competition.
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In Focus: Photography's first-ever selfie, as taken by one of Yorkshire's greatest ever inventorsA Yorkshire scientist by the name of Washington Teasdale took a picture which is generally thought to be the first 'selfie' in the history of photography. Toby Keel takes a closer look.
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The 15 best pictures from the National Trust's photo competition to find a cover for its 2020 member handbookA beautiful image of a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight has won the honour of being on the cover of the handbook sent out to the National Trust's 5.6 million members.
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'No Barry, this is how we are going to do it. Just keep the camera rolling': Queen poses as she never has beforeThe Queen has been captured in a wholly new light in a book released by Her Majesty’s Personal Adviser and Curator, including a candid portrait and details of her 'modest' living quarters and great sense of humour.
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The best winning pictures from the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition — and the stories behind themA soaring eagle, a shocked marmot and an underwater garden like you've never seen before are among the finest pictures from the Natural History Museum's 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
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Eight of the most amazing nature photographs of the year, from the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitionThe exhibition for the Natural History Museum's 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is about to open. We take a look at some of the finest pictures shortlisted for this year's awards.
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10 breathtaking photographs from the 2019 Audubon Photography AwardsWinning photos and honorable mentions were selected from 2,253 entrants from all over the United States, Washington D.C. and 10 Canadian provinces and territories to appreciate the wonder of birds and the places they inhabit. See the favourites below.
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Piglets, sunrises and sheep trying to drive tractors: A day in the life of Britain's farmers, as shared via #farm24From the Dales to the West Country, farmers across the UK posted pictures and videos for #farm24 capturing the joys and challenges of life on a farm.
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Bioluminescence: Where to go to see this incredible natural display, from Anglesey to New ZealandIt's easy to think of bioluminescence — the magical night-time glow produced by insects and sea creatures — as a phenomenon only found in the tropics, but as these images show it's also something you can find closer to home.
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Country Life's guide to England's 10 breakthtaking national parksOne year on from Michael Gove's consultation on our nation's national parks, we round up the reasons to visit the places which inspired some of our country's most famous and talented poets, writers and painters.
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The play of light on Britain’s countryside: ‘This is the light Debussy knew in Clair de Lune, the light that lets the poetry through’Jay Griffiths bathes in the warm glow of the early-morning sun and delights in the cool calm of twilight–all the while reflecting on how light dances with and enhances our landscape.
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The world's greatest wildflowers: Where to find them and why they bring us so much joyLady’s slippers by the hundreds if not thousands, hillsides golden with daisies, swards of salvias: Sarah Raven salutes Bob Gibbons, who has dedicated the best part of his life to finding and documenting wildflowers. Photographs by Bob Gibbons.
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Eight spellbinding photographs celebrating the wonder and beauty of the British winterWith the chill of winter comes misty mornings and mountainous snowdrifts... a host of elements which combine to create the perfect landscape for beautiful nature photography.
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12 spectacular photographs from the International Garden Photographer of the Year competitionThese stunning highlights from the 11th annual International Garden Photographer of the Year competition will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew for a month from early February.
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Country Life's best Instagram posts of 2018: Wondrous nature, spectacular architecture and men in red trousersThis year has been a stunning one for Country Life photography and we're lucky to have been able to share so many with you on our Instagram feed. From the queen and her gorgeous labradors to the rolling landscapes of this stunning country, we hope you enjoy the 20 best-loved posts of 2018. To see our entire gallery of photographs, follow @countrylifemagazine on Instagram.
