The smartphone is a device that we all carry around with us at all times. There are situations when a photographic opportunity presents itself and we think it would have been great if we had the camera in hand for a shot. These opportunities arise unintentionally and instead of letting that slip by, we can use our smartphones to try and capture the scene in the best way possible.

Charged with sorting through 2,129 images from more than 500 people, judges have named their shortlist of 100 pictures vying for prizes in the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition. Here are our favorites.

Do you get out at night and photograph the world around you? Most photographers pack their bags and get back home after the sunset. Some do not even stay to photograph the magical blue hour when the colours turn into a combination with deep blues, purples and pink hues illuminating everything around including nature and manmade differently.If you are someone who does not photograph the night-time world, we have put together some images, that will inspire you to get out and shoot in the night.

If you are a beginner in photography, you will need to understand various techniques in order to improve your photography. Of course everyone can point and shoot a scene in auto mode and capture any number of snapshots, but if you understand certain techniques, you can make creative decisions on the field and go home with great photos. In this article, we have put together some tips that will help you to kickstart your photography creatively.

Master insect and flower photography with pro tips on lighting, focus, and composition to capture sharp, detailed macro images.