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Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken.

Having to stay at home gave Roger Allpress the opportunity to learn how to photograph the night sky.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 24 and 31 December.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this year.

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Famed for her images of Paris street life, she was the last member of the French humanist group.

Many people are forced to choose between their dogs and sleeping in a hostel, a charity says.

A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.

A selection of some of the best images taken by agency photographers during the past year.

A selection of the most striking photographs taken during the past year around the capital.

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around England.

Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime.

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 17 and 24 December.

"It's really rewarding just to know people appreciate the images," says light painter Kevin Jay.

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

A man who found a "treasure trove" of images in a suitcase wants to trace its owner's family.

Photographer Richard Tymon captures seven days of isolation with his family in a hotel room in Sweden.

A Weather Watcher says they caught the "blink and you'll miss it" moment early on Tuesday morning.