Clik here to view.
COP26 Deforestation Promise
Promising news that I wanted to share from COP26 as over 100 nations have promised to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, in the summit’s first major deal. Governments of 28 countries have also...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Direction of Light
With the seasons now becoming colder and the sun lower in the sky, it’s the time of year that will offer you a softer, more angled light. Which can present the photographer with endless opportunities...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Treading Carefully
Fieldcraft and ethics are two of the most important things in wildlife photography. Those that enter the theatre of wildlife are afforded the highest level of trust by nature. How we manage that first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Diving Dipper
Here is a short film of an adult Dipper feeding in the Peak District National Park, watch how they just dive into the river looking for food, it’s incredible. A bird that has fasinated me since I first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Responsible Photography
Wildlife photography’s power rests on the belief that it represents an event that occurred naturally in the wild, something witnessed and recorded by the photographer with their camera at that given...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chance Encounter
I had a chance encounter with a wild Mandarin Duck in the Peak District National Park. While photographing a pair of Dippers feeding their young this handsome fellow and his lady turned up. I managed a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dipper Project
Working on your own projects is a great way of learning more about your chosen subject, while becoming a better wildlife photographer I firmly believe. Learning how the light changes at different times...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Water Vole Survey
The PTES National Water vole survey returns. Can you survey a local riverbank, ditch or stream from now up until the 15th June? The results will help us to understand where our endangered water voles...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bespoke Prints
If you would like to order one of my photographs which can be purchased in a variety of fine art formats then click on this link to be taken to my portfolio. Then select a photo and click Buy Photo to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fieldcraft and Respect
As the weather gets colder it’s a testing time for wildlife. Always remember when working with nature they come first and the last thing you want to do is to impose yourself to quickly or scare the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Water Vole Book
I’m delighted to announce that a number of my water vole images illustrate the new book by Jane Russ, The Water Vole Book by Hugh Warwick. Water voles are one of my favourite mammals. Sadly they are in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Work With Me
Do you have an upcoming project that I might be perfect for. Whether its stills photography, a film project, conservation portfolio or just to share ideas lets work together. I am available for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Changing Focus
In the April issue of Bird Watching magazine there is an excellent article about how birdwatchers and photographers interact inside purpose built hides that are designed to get you closer to wildlife...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild Red Deer Rut
The heaths and moors of the Peak District are an eerie exposure of peat covered moorland sitting about 600m above sea level. Large wind carved eroded rocks sit among vast plateaus and rock formations...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mammal Society Photo Competition
I’m pleased to announce that I’m one of the judges on this years Mammal Society photography competition. This fantastic UK based charity established in 1954 is devoted to the study and conservation of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Just Observe
When photographing wildlife Im trying to document wild behaviour, not create something that was fake and contrived. You can’t get privileged views of wildlife and their behaviour unless you are either...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red Deer Rut
The wild Red Deer in the Peak District National Park are completely wild and aren’t easy to get near, unlike the Deer in the various parks around the UK. Working alongside them. watching and learning...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Connecting People With Nature
Connecting people with nature, that is what I do. I dont care what awards you have won or how many followers or likes you have. How you treat nature tells me all I need to know about you. As a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice occurs in December and in the Northern Hemisphere the date marks the 24-hour period with the fewest daylight hours of the year, which is why it is known as the shortest day and...
View Article