How I got the photograph
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Nikon Z50 II: First Impressions and Why I’m Already Loving This Upgrade
After nabbing the Nikon Z50 II in a cracking Black Friday deal, I couldn’t resist sharing some early thoughts on the upgrade. While I haven’t had the chance to give it a proper workout in the field yet, a few test runs in the garden and some hands-on tinkering have already shown me why this…
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How I Got the Photograph – Spotted Flycatcher
Hey there, nature enthusiasts! Grab your hiking boots because I’m about to take you on a thrilling adventure that led to capturing a remarkable photograph of the elusive Spotted Flycatcher. So, let’s dive right into this unforgettable day in the UK’s picturesque Yorkshire! It was a beautiful spring morning when my partner, Annabeth, and I…
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Cuckoo – How I got the photograph
It was a typical spring evening at the beginning of May, and the weather was fine and clear. As someone who works a 9 to 5 in an office, Wednesday night is my designated “wildlife Wednesday,” where I make time to indulge in my passion for wildlife photography. So, my partner Annabeth and I decided…
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Dipper – How I got the photograph
If there’s one thing that’s always been true about me, it’s that I’m passionate about wildlife photography. I’ve spent countless hours in the field, braving all types of weather and terrain to get the perfect shot. And now, I’m excited to announce that my photography is venturing into videography, and it starts with the Dipper!…
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Golden Plover – How I got the photograph
Hey there fellow wildlife enthusiasts! Today, I want to share with you the story of how I got my photograph of the Golden Plover. It’s been the spring bank holiday 2023 in the UK, and I had a four-day weekend off work. The weather was forecasted as fine and sunny, so I was excited to…
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Gosling & Mother – How I got the photograph
Hey there, wildlife photography enthusiasts! Today I’m going to tell you the story of how I captured one of my favourite photographs – a heartwarming shot of a mother Canada Goose and her gosling. It was early May of 2022, and I was at a private lodge in Lancashire, UK, where I had permission to…
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Barn Owl – How I got the photograph
Welcome to my blog post about how I managed to capture the perfect shot of a Barn Owl! It was March 1st 2022, and I was on my local moors in Darwen, Lancashire. The weekend before, I had seen a Barn Owl while hiking and had a gut feeling that it was hunting daily at…
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Bearded Reedling – How I got the photograph
I had always wanted to photograph the elusive Bearded Reedling, also known as the Bearded Tit. They are small, elusive birds that are not often seen in the UK. In October, they start to show themselves a little more frequently and I decided it was time to tick them off my photography lifer list. After…
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Tawny Owl – How I got the photograph
As a wildlife photographer, I’ve set myself the goal of photographing all five of the native UK owls. So far, I’ve been lucky enough to snap the Barn Owl and the Little Owl, but I knew that the Tawny Owl was going to be the hardest. These strictly nocturnal birds can be quite sedentary, and…
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Kingfisher – How I got the photograph
The kingfisher is one of the most elusive and sought-after birds for wildlife photographers. I have spent countless hours searching for them, traveling far and wide to find the perfect spot to capture their beauty on camera. I’ve even waded out into the river Ribble to get close to kingfishers, hoping for the perfect shot.…
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Wheatear – How I got the photograph
Have you ever sat quietly in nature waiting for the perfect shot? That’s what I did last weekend on Jeffrey Hill in Lancashire. My patch birding spot is Jeffrey Hill and Longridge fell, and I went up there to see if the Wheatear were back from their migration. I was lucky enough to capture a…
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Little Owl – How I got the photograph
In March, towards the end of winter, I decided to take a day off work and try to photograph one of the UK’s five species of owl. I had been following a birding sightings Facebook page and found out about the little owl. I had never seen one before, so I was excited to add…