Appreciating Small Things
A selection of close ups of wild UK flora and a couple of bees for good measure, taken on my swanky macro lens that I definitely didn’t treat myself to during the UK lockdown. Continue reading Appreciating Small Things
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Falling Down
Here in my corner of England, autumn seems to spread across one tree at a time, with a more painterly impressionistic approach to altering hue. Continue reading Falling Down
Dark Days
Early mornings aren’t all glorious sunrises and back-lit deer on heat. It’s a good thing too. Imagine the never ending musk and sounds of grunting. Continue reading Dark Days
Deer Encounters
If you see a fawn in the grass don’t try to rescue it. It isn’t abandoned/lost/injured and certainly doesn’t need your help or a hug or a selfie. Continue reading Deer Encounters
Adventures with a camera trap
A while back a friend gave me a camera trap as a Christmas gift. I was surprised and excited to be given something so interesting and useful. I’d never considered actually buying one myself, so decided to give it a … Continue reading Adventures with a camera trap
Where I’d rather be
As a UK resident, I’ve been experiencing the same Coronavirus lock down as the rest of the country for a fortnight now. It’s for all our benefit of course and I’m pleased to have been able to work remotely and stay in touch with others via video calls and so on. I’m aware that as someone who isn’t on the front line of health care or indeed social care, I am one of the lucky ones, excepting the possibility of my recent horrific chest infection actually being Covid 19. This doesn’t stop me dreaming or occasionally staring out the window … Continue reading Where I’d rather be
Woodland wanderings
I like to wander among trees, taking in fresh air, feeling somewhat present, so it stands to reason much of my landscape stuff is woodland. Much of the woodland close to me is in part commercial, though it isn’t entirely the case. The most popular crop is silver birch, harvestable every 15 years. This leads to the occasional moment of annoyance when a place I want to capture in a certain light has changed dramatically, but it doesn’t stop my love of these trees as a photographic subject. It’s their bark of course! The papery shavings appeal to me and … Continue reading Woodland wanderings
