Welcome to AP Picture of the Week! Every week we select the best of your photography on social media to be featured in our Good to Share segment in the magazine. 3-4 photographers are selected to be published each week, with one lucky photographer being selected as our Picture of the Week – who will also feature here on our website and social media. We’ll be updating this page every week with a new winning photo, so be sure to come back and see the latest winner.
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Week 47: Disconnection by Poultry_Motion
Sony Alpha 1, Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN, 1/4sec at f/16, ISO 800
‘Recently I’ve been feeling very lost with photography, why I take photos, what do my photographs mean and how I generally see the world. This photo is a combination of those lost and confused feelings that I have about life and how it can be beautiful but not make sense.’
Instagram & Twitch: @Poultry_Motion
Amie Hampsheir-Gill (Model): @Monamiepicsmodel
Lexi Woodhall (Stylist): @lexi_woodhall
Gracie Toms (Hair and MUA): @gracietoms.huma
Week 46: Interstellar Visitor by Goran Loncar
Canon EOS R6, Canon EF 16-35mm F4L and Move Shoot Move tracker. Sky: 10 photos, 120sec at f/4, ISO 1250, 16mm, Foreground: 3 photos, 196sec at f/4, ISO 2500 + 1 photo, 30sec at f/4, ISO 10,000. Stacked in Sequator and edited in Photoshop
‘Since I found out our interstellar visitor Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) was coming, I started planning where to catch it. This location is locally known as “Eagles nest” and was a perfect fit. On 22 October, a cloudless night finally happened and this photo was created! And yes, I almost fell down in a lake from that rock, it was a wild dance for few seconds.’
Instagram: @loncarphotography
Facebook: loncarphotography
Website: www.loncarphotography.com
Week 45: Ely Cathedral in Early Morning Light by Glynis Pierson
DJI Mini 4 Pro, 1/320sec at f/1.7, ISO 150
‘I’ve been capturing images of Ely Cathedral since I started using a drone just over a year ago. It’s a magnificent medieval building which is local to me and it looks fabulous from many angles. This was taken just after sunrise.’
X and Instagram: @glynpierson
Week 44: Loch Maree by Connor McLaren
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 24-105mm lens, 1/10sec at f/11, ISO 100
‘On my trip around the north of Scotland, I visited many spots for sunrise with varying success. Thankfully on the last morning of the trip I was treated with mirror reflections and mist above the water diffused with golden light.’
Facebook: ConnorMcLarenPhotographs
Instagram: @connormclarenphotography_
Website: www.connormclaren.co.uk
Week 43: Silver Shadow II by Fred Ostrovskis-Wilkes
Pentax SFXn, SMC Pentax-DA 50mm F1.8, Kodak Gold 200
‘I came across this striking old Rolls-Royce whilst walking through London and had to stop to take a few shots. There’s something beautiful about the marriage between vintage cars and shooting on film – they bring the best out of one another.’
Instagram: @fredshootsfilm
Week 42: Spread Your Wings! by Connor Hill
Sony A7 IV, Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS, 1/800sec at f/7.1, ISO 1000
‘Willow warbler in flight at HazIeton Common. The best lesson I have learned in wildlife photography is that you simply cannot beat jumping in a hedge and having lucky timing when pressing the camera shutter. That said, luck only begins when picking up your camera and heading outside.’
Instagram: @Connor.Wildlife
Website: connorwildlife.wixsite.com/wildlife
Week 41: Cormorants at Sunset by Adam Spruce
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, Sigma 150-500mm, 1/1000sec at f/6.3, ISO 400
‘This photo was taken on a lovely clear evening at my favourite part of RSPB Titchwell Marsh in Norfolk. The location is a perfect place to capture beautiful silhouettes of cormorants together as they come in to roost. The sunset on that particular evening was so orange and created this beautiful shot.’
Instagram: @adamjspruce
Week 40: Cart 421 – Sassoon Dock by Hal Lomax
Fujifilm X100V, 1/800sec at f/2.8, ISO 160
‘Wandering through Mumbai’s vibrant fishing dock, I spotted this gentleman and his little friend just sitting and watching the chaos of the fish auctions behind me. Whilst pulling my camera out to compose the shot, I suddenly noticed the intricate art work behind and the cat looking up. I knew I couldn’t miss this moment.’
Instagram: @Walkswithmythoughts
Website: www.walkswithmythoughts.co.uk
Week 39: Sunsets at Papagayo by Kyle McKeown
DJI Air 2S drone, 1/80sec at f/2.8, ISO 100
‘After spending the day capturing the epic volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote, I finished the day down at Papagayo Beach for sunset. The bustling beach is the perfect place to watch the sun set over the horizon. The golden glow lighting up the sandstone beach, and the crystalline waters.’
Instagram: @kam.digital
Week 38: Kaleidoscope Vision by Shadman Sakib
Sony Alpha 7C II, Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 with MC11 adapter and kaleidoscope lens filter, 1/200sec at f/1.8, ISO 250
‘This portrait captures the model’s beauty through a kaleidoscope lens, creating a dreamy, layered effect that feels almost otherworldly. The soft lighting highlights her elegant white dress, delicate earrings, and necklace, while the shallow depth of field enhances her serene expression, making the image feel both intimate and captivating.’
Instagram: @sakib.shd_23
Model Instagram: @zymoon_jia
Agency Instagram: @basemodelsuk
Week 37: Geese in Flight by Louis-James Gasson
Sony Alpha 58, Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-F4.5 ZA, 1/6sec at f/8, ISO 100
‘This photo was taking while on holiday near the Peak District. I was taking landscapes over a reservoir when a flock of geese took off. Using the settings for the landscapes I panned the camera to create the blur and give the flock a feeling of movement in the image.’
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/150115068@N08/
Week 36: Camassia Meadows by Jasmine Palmer Armstrong
Nikon D5600, Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro, 1/1250sec at f/4, ISO 500
‘During a walk in Reading University’s Harris Garden, I captured ladybirds on camassias using a fast shutter speed to ensure that the photograph was sharp and in focus. My passion for photography began at 13, deepened during lockdown, and flourished with my first camera at 16 in college. Now, I take photographs everywhere I go.’
Instagram: @jasminephot0graphy
Website: jasminepalmerarmstrong.myportfolio.com
Week 35: Frozen in flight – Barn Owl at Dusk by David Robertshaw
Nikon Z9, Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, 1/125sec at F6.3 ISO 1000
‘As the light faded just before sunset, I adjusted my shutter speed to 1/125 to capture the barn owl mid-flight. The result exceeded my expectations—its face is crisp and sharply focused, while the wings have a gorgeous motion blur, perfectly conveying the speed and grace of its flight.’
Website: www.DavidRobertshawPhotography.co.uk
Instagram: @yorkshireimages
Week 34: Layered Leaf by Effy Varley
Canon EOS R6, 24-70mm, 1/400sec, ISO 12,800
‘Whilst walking around the Yorkshire Arboretum, I was fascinated by the Jurassic-looking Gunnera Manicata plant. I placed myself on one side, looking through a hole munched away by an insect, and moved around until a leaf behind it came into focus, which created this double layered effect.’
Website: www.effyimages.co.uk
Instagram: @effyimages
Week 33: Taking Refuge by Daniel Fildes
Nikon D500, Sigma 10-20mm F3.5, Ikelite 200DL Dive housing, 1/1000sec at f/8, ISO 1600
‘While I was freediving off Hook Head, in the southeast of Ireland, I came across this compass jellyfish, drifting gracefully in the current. When I swam up to take a photo of it, I noticed a juvenile pollock seeking shelter inside the bell of the jellyfish. A beautiful symbiotic relationship.’
Website: www.dfwild.com
Instagram: @dfwild
Week 32: Red Dawn by Chris Thomson
Nikon D810, Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8, 8sec at f/11, ISO 50
‘This is Loch Fada, the Trotternish ridge and the Old Man of Storr on a cold, crisp morning in May. Once set up, composition and settings locked in, I waited for the sun to crest the small hill to the east and cast a warm sidelight. A small bank of cloud was rolling in fast with the potential to block the light I’d been patiently awaiting. Thankfully the sun crested before the clouds, giving me time to capture the scene I’d set out to get.’
Website: www.christhomsonphotography.com
Instagram: @chris.thomson.photography
Facebook: christhomsonphotography
Week 31: Stay on your Chosen Path by Lewis Jones
Sony A7 IV, Sigma 85mm F1.4, 1/800sec at f/3.2, ISO 200
‘Bath has some iconic architecture – ideal for photography. However, the quiet side streets can also provide some great photo opportunities. I enjoy capturing minimal compositions with just one subject, so upon seeing this person enter the street I knew I should wait a few seconds, compose and capture the shot.’
Website: www.lewisjones.photo
Instagram: @lewisjones.photo @lewisjones.wedding
Week 30: A Peacock’s Emerald Tapestry by Noah Crick
Panasonic Lumix G9, Sigma 60mm, 1/800sec at f/2.8, ISO 100
‘I had the opportunity to get really close to a peacock recently. I wanted to capture its intricate details and patterns rather than a typical full body shot, and I’m really happy with how it came out. I love the colours and the way they change as the light shifts, it’s just stunning.’
Instagram: @njd_photos
Week 29: Flanders Sundown by Clive Geary
Canon EOS R6, Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L, images stacked 1/6sec, 1/15sec, 1/40sec, 0.4sec, 1sec at f/16, ISO 400
‘I am a landscape and nature photographer, and this image is made from a stack of five different exposures to capture the full dynamic range. The name is inspired by the poem by John McCrae; the mass expanse of poppies here is truly beautiful.’
Facebook: clivegearyphotography
Instagram: @clivegearyphotography
Week 28: Natures Opulence by Mali Davies
Nikon Z7, 24-200mm, 1/640sec at f/6.3, ISO 64
‘A moment of checking the AyeTides app was enough for me to jump in the van and head over to Formby Beach, ideas popping and fizzing in my mind on the drive over. I was thinking the shots I’d get would be the incoming tide and sunset. Instead, I was hypnotised by the shifting sands blown by the strong winds of an incoming storm. During my time I also made a short abstract video of the sands, beach and sea, a wonderful evening created from couch to the beach.’
Website: maliphotography.co.uk
Instagram: @malidaviesphotography
YouTube.com/maliphotography
Week 27: Eye Level photo of a Great Crested Grebe by Hayley Jackson
Nikon Z6, Sigma 150-600mm, 1/500sec at f/6.3, ISO 140
‘On an early Saturday morning I spotted this great crested grebe swimming along. I was watching it for ages and then I had a moment where the grebe looked directly at me at eye level, and that was my chance to get the photograph. To this day, this is my favourite photo I’ve taken.’
Instagram: @hayl_photography
Week 26: Stormy Sunset by Alex John
Fujifilm X-T30, 18-55mm, 1/60sec at f/11, ISO 80
‘I go to St Mary’s quite often just to trial a few different compositions and techniques, all part of the process of becoming accustomed to the camera. I use weather apps as I did that day to decide if it’s worth going out; so I saw the storm coming in on the app and the direction it was going, so I had a rough idea which location I would shoot from.’
Instagram: @i.a.l.e.x
Week 25: Vulcan (No.6 in the Vulcan Series) by Linda Wride
Nikon Z 7II, Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 S, 1/320sec at f/10, ISO 2500, Aperture priority, Spot metering
‘This natural abstract with its diagonal composition of fracture lines, fine grain textures, contrasting shades of grey, and focal point of a small, egg-shaped pebble tucked into a recess, is one of my favourites from the Vulcan series of images, inspired by the volcanic rocks of Hálsanefshellir Cave, Iceland.’
1X Fine Art portfolio: 1x.com/lindaw
Shot by Women portfolio: www.shotbywomen.com/contributor/201/linda-wride
Instagram, Vero and Threads: @lindawride
Week 24: Arctic Elements, Part 2 by Gemma Rourke
Sony Alpha 7 III, Sony 24-105mm F4, 1/80sec at f/14, ISO 125
‘Thru-hiking the Kungsleden in Arctic Sweden, I witnessed raw elemental beauty combining to create images akin to paintings. While Lapland is often represented as winter white, there are other seasons that burst with vibrant palettes of colours and contrast. The blend of light and dark, greens and yellows, was truly inspiring.’
Instagram: @gemmarourke
Week 23: Raining Down on Dunstanburgh Castle by Peter Greig
Canon EOS R6 II, 15-35mm f/2.8, Hoya Starscape Filter, 3 landscape-format shots were taken to create a Vertorama in PTGui. 4sec, f/2.8, ISO 2000
‘With a very strong geomagnetic storm forecast on the evening of 10 May, my friend Lewis Brown and I headed to Dunstanburgh Castle. We arrived around 10:30pm, and saw a green arc in the sky running from east to west. We excitedly headed through the golf course and over the dunes to the castle. Once there, we could see the aurora overhead and in every direction. The best solar storm we’ve seen in the UK – a truly rare event.’
Instagram: @chameleon__360
Facebook: VirtualTourSpecialist
Week 22: The Way by Stewart Reading-Brown
Canon EOS R5, 70-200mm, 1/20sec at f/10, ISO 200
‘At sunset, the sun shone straight through the trees creating long shadows; I loved the way everything converged in the middle. I used focus stacking to ensure sharpness throughout and then added my signature editing techniques to create an ICM type effect to the tops of the trees.’
Website: www.srb.photos
Instagram: @srbphotos_
Facebook: srbphotos
Week 21: Fall Down, Spring Forward by Aden Howard
Canon EOS R5, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art, NiSi Ti Pro Nano Landscape Enhance Circular Polariser, 1/50sec at f/11, ISO 800 (six-image focus stack)
‘A 3am wake-up call and drive from Cardiff to Gloucester was met with a worthwhile find of this forestry covered in a scented carpet of wild garlic, for as far as the eye could see. It was definitely worth the tired eyes the following day!’
Instagram: @aden_howard
Week 20: Hornøya by Malini Chandrasekar
Nikon Z 8, Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5, 1/2000sec at f/5.6, 0.67EV
‘My first encounter with European shags certainly didn’t disappoint. Captivating and mesmerising, their dragon-like appearance, emerald eyes, iridescent plumage and quirky personalities allow for endless possibilities of creativity. I was privileged enough to get close to them in Hornøya, allowing me to capture intimate moments like this one.’
Instagram: @thunderboltphotography
Week 19: Shades Of Surfing by Scott Fisher
DJI Mini 3 Pro, 1/1600sec at f/1.7, ISO 100
‘I took this picture at Seaton Beach in Cornwall. The surf was clean, the sun shiny and the colours popping in those wave textures. Us surfers always say a wave is good if you are in the shade of the wave as it breaks, hence the title of this photo! I was in surfing myself not long after capturing this shot.’
Website: cornishdronephotography.co.uk
Facebook: cornishdronephotograpy
Threads: @cornish_dronephotography
Week 18: Curlew and Castle by Rachel Riley
Canon EOS 90D, Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary, 1/600sec at f/7.1, ISO 100
‘I was on my way to Holy Island one morning when I found the opportunity to photograph Bamburgh Castle in a unique way. There was such a variety of birds out on the causeway as the sea was clearing and this curlew was perfectly placed for me to photograph.’
Website: www.rachelrileyphotography.com
Instagram: @rachel_riley_photography
Week 17: Fight Scene by Lawrence Smith
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM, 1/500sec at f/5.6, ISO 100
‘The Falkland Islands are wild and rugged and have myriad wildlife to watch, respect, enjoy and photograph. The location of this image offers opportunities to photograph southern elephant seals, and here, two juveniles are practising their fighting skills, which they’ll rely on in adulthood whilst protecting their claimed harem.’
Website: lawrencesmithphotography.co.uk
Instagram: @lawrence_smith_photography
X: @lawsmithphoto
Week 16: Milky Way and the Fairy Pools by Dave Lynch
Canon EOS R5, 15-35mm f/2.8 lens at 20mm, Foreground: 302sec at f/3.5, ISO 800, Sky: 20 stacked images at 10sec at f/3.5, ISO 6400
‘I escaped a cloudy Aberdeen for 24 hours to shoot this image of the Fairy Pools on Skye. I camped near to the pools and set my camera up for seven hours of star trails, went to bed then got up at 3.30am to capture this Milky Way shot when it was in its optimal location.’
Instagram: @daveloslynch38
Week 15: Llandudno Pier by John Wakeling
Nikon Z 5, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4, 2.5sec at f/13, ISO 100
‘This image was taken in Llandudno, north Wales, just after sunset in blue hour. I knew I wanted to make the pier the main feature for this photo, using the incoming tide and a long exposure to capture the water flowing between the rocks to make sure there was an interesting foreground.’
Instagram: @johnw_photograph
YouTube: John Wakeling Photography
Week 14: The Phone Booth by Ronel Khan
Leica Q2, Summilux 28mm F1.7 ASPH, 1/2500sec at f/1.7, ISO 100
‘Amidst the clamour of a busy Sunday morning in London’s Primrose Hill, silently stood two iconic red phone boxes. And in the quiet of the phone boxes, art was to be found.’
Instagram: @leicacharm
Model: @anjleebathia
Week 13: North Cornish Gold by Daryl McCabe
Sony Alpha 7 III, 70-200mm f/4, 1/500sec at f/4, ISO 320
‘This was a balmy January day in North Cornwall, with the rare combination of good waves and nice weather. I’d just got changed from surfing and noticed the golden glow hitting the cliffs, and one lucky surfer all on his own. I quickly grabbed my camera, ran down the beach, and fired off a few frames before the sun disappeared for the day.’
Instagram: @daryltmccabe
Facebook: Daryl McCabe Photography
Week 12: Freedom is Free by Sarah Plummer
Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R, 1/500sec at f/8, ISO 640
‘This is a go-to spot for many street photographers and I have spent many a time poised and ready “just in case.” This time poised and ready meant squatting in a puddle. I like the symmetry the reflection adds.’
Instagram: @sarahplummer._
Week 11: Ay Up Me Duck! By Wesley Kristopher
Nikon Z 7II, Nikkor Z 24-120mm S f/4, 1/1000sec at f/4, ISO 200
‘The Peak District is usually my proving ground for photography but when I heard a flock of ducks had taken to a couple of water tanks outside Sheffield City Hall I just had to investigate! It was fun playing with different angles whilst they were bobbing about. The effect of the tank and the distortion of their bodies under the water resulted in some interesting images.’
wesleykristopherphotography.com
Instagram: @peopleofthepeak X: @weskristopher
Week 10: Oh but you sure are always being watched; by your conscience by Abhay Desai
Sony Alpha A7 IV, Zeiss 55mm f/1.8, 1/320sec at f/1.8, ISO 1000
‘It was only during post-processing that the sudden revelation of the unexpected third eye left me feeling exposed and prompted introspection, echoing the wisdom of my Guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj. We stray and veer when alone, but our inner truth remains ever-observant, underscoring the importance of congruence with one’s conscience above all else.’
Website: www.abhaydesai.com
Instagram: @the_inordinary
Facebook Page: @the_inordinary
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@the_inordinary
Week 9: Sunday Stroll at the Queen’s House by Charles Chohra
Nikon D7500, Sigma 10-20mm, 1/10sec at f/3.5, ISO 100
‘The Queen’s House is a former royal residence in Greenwich built in the 1600’s. This picture was shot whilst lying on the ground using an ultra-wideangle lens – capturing a moment in time with a fellow visitor having a Sunday afternoon wander down the Queen’s House staircase.’
Instagram: @cityboy_photography
Week 8: Fiery Skies Over the West Pier by Michael Steven Harris
Nikon D780, Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 G2, 240sec at f/11, ISO 200
‘Countless photos have been taken of Brighton’s West Pier, so it’s always a challenge to capture something unique. For this photo, I decided to take an ultra-long exposure of the final moments of an incredible sunset – the longer exposure time creating smooth waves of blended colour across the sky behind the static pier.’
Instagram: @michaelstevenharris
Website: www.michaelstevenharris.com
Week 7: Swerve by Lloyd Lane
Sony Alpha 7R IV, Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS lens, 1/250sec at f/9, ISO 1000
‘During January and February, I often go down to Brighton’s Palace Pier to watch the starlings at sunset. On this occasion there was a low tide so I opted to photograph them from the beach; it felt like I was almost underneath the murmuration.’
Website: www.lloydlane.uk
Instagram: @lloydlanephotography
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lloydlanephotography
Week 6: A Reedbed’s Gentle Secret by Ashleigh Shreeve
Nikon Z 6II, Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary, 1/800sec at f/5.6, ISO 3200, 1.3EV
‘Taken during high floods, feeding at the reed seeds at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Hickling Broad Nature Reserve. Bearded reedling so, perched upon the swaying reeds, nature’s tiny king. A reclusive soul, master of camouflage, secret in the reeds.’
Instagram: @ashleighmae_photography
Week 5: Morning Frost by Kieran Morgan
Canon EOS 77D, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM + extension tube, 1/200sec at f/8, ISO 1600
‘My usual subjects are insects, which become very scarce in the winter months, so I took advantage of the morning frost in my garden. I was aiming to photograph the delicate ice crystals formed on this spider’s web. Picking a moment to fire the shutter when the wind was calm enough.’
Instagram: @kdm_macro
Week 4: Double Vision by Maruša Uranjek
Canon EOS R10, Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM, 1/15sec at f/22, ISO 100
‘Morocco has been a great source of creative inspiration for me and where I discovered my passion for ICM photography (intentional camera movement). This image was taken in a palm tree oasis in the Draa Valley. It merges ICM with double exposure to mimic palm leaves overlapping in the wind.’
Instagram: @marusauranjekphotography
Week 3: Journey Through the Golden Hills by Charles Ames
Canon EOS 250D, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM, 1/500sec at f/2.8, ISO 100
‘Photography is my escapism, and this impromptu Scottish Highland adventure away from university was no exception. I was incredibly lucky with the golden hour light during the train journey, which highlighted the contours of the hills beautifully. A wider aperture and manual focus helped to contrast the foreground, as well as allowing my camera to “see through” the dirty windows!’
Instagram: @charlesamesphotography
Week 2: Daytime Harmony by Maria McGrath
Canon EOS R7, Canon RF 100-500mm, 1/5000sec at f/8, ISO 3200
‘This was taken in the middle of the afternoon at Staines Moor nature reserve, where I witnessed this unique moment of two short-eared owls flying in synchronisation. I was photographing a passing kestrel when my attention was caught by these two owls who appeared, squabbling at first and then flying in close harmony.’
Instagram: @bizz2018
Week 1: An Autumnal Owl by Thomas Roberts
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon 500mm F4 L IS USM, 1/500sec at f/4, ISO 500
‘I set off with a fellow photographer to find this tawny owl. I’ve seen plenty of nice close-up images but with the leaves in wonderful autumnal colour I thought bringing them into the image with a slightly wider scene would help create something special!’
Instagram: @spottedthroughlens
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