Along the lane, through the gate into the field; the brakes went on. Over to my right a juvenile Common Buzzard sits looking into the grass. I get off the scooter, being careful not to scare it. I pop the… Read More ›
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Let Me tell you some Owl facts
I am not very big – only 250 mm from my head to my feet. My wings are big compared to my body – they measure 850 mm. I have one talon that is a comb to keep my facial… Read More ›
Squirrel and The Hawthorne Tree
Sony A7r4 200-600 + 1.4 extender Up early with the Sony 200-600+1.4 extender, off out on my scooter to look for something for my blog. Coming back I spotted a grey squirrel in a Hawthorne tree eating the berries –… Read More ›
Evie-Rose for a Rose – Sony 85mm 1.8
Evie was leaving soon, so we went to the woods to shoot some more portrait images as the weather had brightened up for an hour. What a beautiful model to work with. A simple rose from the rose tree Laura… Read More ›
Finding my Way Home
Come on little Hedgehog the farmer is coming with his tractor.
The Cow and the Camera
Go back dear girl – you are steaming my lens up.
My Date
Sitting on the bench, I looked for her but she never came.
Buzzard Gallery | Flickr
Click here to see the buzzard gallery on my Flickr pages.
Waterfowl Camera Action
Lock down daily exercise (before I hurt my leg) consisted of getting on my pushbike and riding two miles to a lake that has a wide variety of birds: Swans Greylag Geese Canada Geese Mallard Tufted Duck Coot Moorhen Great… Read More ›
Insects in Action
After capturing birds in flight, I had to try capturing a bumble bee, or wasp in flight too. I have seen so many insects in flight on the internet and was curious as to how they were captured. Whilst in… Read More ›
The Farne Islands
Stepping onto the island with Ruth, the Puffin flew past at eye level with a collection of twigs in its beak. Oh my – it was so close! The camera was going to overheat as the birds were in every… Read More ›
Think Outside The Box
Winter came. The migration had started. The hedgehog and squirrel fat reserves were good; cuddled up in their leafy, warm, snug homes. Time for a new challenge with the camera, and the Sony 85mm 1.8. With such a lovely, big… Read More ›
Beautiful Birds Taken with the Sony A7r4
These are just a few images from today in low light using the 200-600 on f6.3. The small birds came in to feed and I captured some lovely high detail images, without the need to do any sharpening in post… Read More ›
Action Photography
I find one of the most rewarding forms of photography is capturing the moment; anything from children playing, animals fighting, birds in action or a sports event. After a long time with a camera and lens I have adapted my… Read More ›
Northern Ireland as a Lad
You’re going to Ireland Ron. No idea what I was going for; I was 19 and out of training 12 months. What is it all about we said, as me and a lad sat on our single bed. The mattresses… Read More ›
The Man who Appeared at the Barrier
I was waiting at the barrier of Goodenbergh Country Holiday Park for Tom (my new online friend), when a man came from the site making his way to the exit. Morning he said. OK mate – where you off? He… Read More ›
A Grateful Dawn
Wiping my eyes, looking across to a gap in the curtain, I see the sun shining. The unmistakable sound of the Song Thrush echoes above me. Another day in the life of the photographer begins. Camouflage I think for today,… Read More ›
My Owl Images
My first owl image was in 2013. I was two miles from my house when sighting of a short Eared Owl hit the grapevine. Whilst looking for Waxwings, a man informed me that he had seen an Owl hunting. Off… Read More ›
A Nice Day in the Garden
In life you meet some people you just get on with without any effort. Five months ago after posting images of birds on social media and offering my knowledge to anyone who wanted help with their photography, a nice guy… Read More ›
Captain Gavin John Hamilton MC – a True Hero
In my previous post, I talked of John Hamilton, and the remote burial site I found in the Falklands. Here is the link to his full memorial.
