Country Life's best Instagram posts of 2019: Gorgeous interiors, stately homes and the lamb that broke the internet
One of Country Life's crowning jewels is our carefully-curated Instagram feed, displaying the Best of Britain twice a day, every day.
Photography
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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 jet
Nature, 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 competition
An 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 inventors
A 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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10 superb pictures from Nature Photographer of the Year 2019
A cheeky duck and a majestic arch of the aurora borealis are among the magnificent photographs honoured by the 2019 Nature Photographer of the Year competition.
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The 15 best pictures from the National Trust's photo competition to find a cover for its 2020 member handbook
A 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 before
The 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 them
A 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 competition
The 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 Awards
Winning 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 #farm24
From 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 see it, from Anglesey to New Zealand – and how to photograph it once you do
It'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 parks
One 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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Eight breathtaking photographs from the Outdoor Photographer of the Year award
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The world's greatest wildflowers: Where to find them and why they bring us so much joy
Lady’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 winter
With 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 competition
These 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 trousers
This 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.
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Country Life’s best Living National Treasures of 2018: Stained glass to neon signs, via sculpture, baskets and fishermen
Our hugely popular series tells fascinating tales about extraordinary people keeping traditional skills alive across Britain, illustrated by the wonderful portrait photographs taken by Richard Cannon for Country Life. Our picture editor Lucy Ford makes her selection of her favourites of 2018.
