As she came towards me with her wings spread the sun shone threw her feathers. Head and eyes looking into the pale brown grass. Ears listening for the slightest movement. Turning quickly diving fast and seconds before she strikes her… Read More ›
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Not Just A Duck
We have a certain perception of the Mallard that comes to us fir food, entertaining us with their laughter. They are such a beautiful bird with stunning colours, but overlooked as just a Duck. The time I have spent filming… Read More ›
Sunday I was Naughty.
I drove my car to a place where I had seen the Barn Owl last March. I parked up and as I approached the field my mouth dropped as I saw the Barn Owl flying low across the field. I… Read More ›
When Eyes Meet
As a photographer I never really see the subject other than through the viewfinder like someone using binoculars. So I often wonder if we could understand wildlife, and what they see when a strange figure is pointing a object at… Read More ›
My Love For The Swan
The meaning of a swan is grace, beauty, love, trust, and loyalty. Swan symbolism is also linked to inner beauty and self love. A pair of swans represent soul mates for life. Ever since I can remember the White Swan… Read More ›
Redshank in Flight
Why i waited for the Widgeon a Redshank flew in from the left, the problem where i was filming is that the dark mud and shadows make it so hard to get a clear nice background, always looking dark. Sits… Read More ›
Widgeon from Russia Scandinavia and Iceland
I sat a watched the Widgeon today and had my camera with me, i was amazed to see the Widgeon approaching up the estuary and waddle up to the grass area on the other side. There a very shy bird… Read More ›
2020 Bird and Bee Captures
I thought it would be nice to look back at my gallery of wonderful birds i have photographed this year. Many are resident to the UK but a few arrive to winter here in the UK. All images were taken… Read More ›
Chasing the Dream.
I was always told as a boy, don’t try to Run before you can Walk. Thats True of many things I have done in life, one thing was my love for photography, I didn’t have the open land of Africa,… Read More ›
Birds in Flight Sony A7R4 200-600+1.4 Ext
Out this morning on the coast and was lucky to arrive when the tide was just going out, so i was ready when the Sanderlings came in followed by the Oystercatcher all flying in fast to land. No problem for… Read More ›
Longing to film you again
O you Beautiful Owl how you make me so happy flying with graze across open fields, free you move in silence. I will return my Friend and watch you through my viewfinder once more, silent shutter so not to disturb… Read More ›
The Beautiful Jay
I was tricked by a bird in 2015 when I set my wildlife hide up in a peaceful retreat where no people go. Its heaven and mental therapy no money can buy. The trees Silver Birch, Oak, Sycamore Rowan, Hawthorn… Read More ›
Grey Heron Gallery
The coast or lake Pond or river even your garden pond are hunting grounds for the Heron. I first came across the Heron on a river and quickly learned that you don’t get close to an Adult Heron. They have… Read More ›
Kestrel
Weighing 220grams with a lifespan of 4 years has an old country name Windhover. The Kestrel can keep its head still while it hovers wings beating every so often. This member of the falcon family is an amazing bird of… Read More ›
I Have A Seat on an old Bench with Sony
Sun out sun in, Shutter speed up to1/250 then down, ISO 1250 then up to 1600 the Swan signets were busy the Cormorant was less busy today, the Pigeons were all over the place so o tried a different tracking… Read More ›
Images 12 months Ago
My first images when i bought the Sony A7r4 and 200-600, little learning to do coming from Canon and Olympus but first impressions told me i had a great combo. It was like a new world images clear and with… Read More ›
Young Gulls In action
I cant say enough about the A7r4 from a birding point of view it is a joy to use and the keeper rate is unmatched to any body and Lens i have ever owned. If i miss a couple of… Read More ›
Sony A7R4 Gallery 2020
The images are from my first year with the Sony A7r4 year with the, it has opened a new world for me and has brought enjoyment back into my photography
