What I’m doing
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Taking Your Wildlife Photography to the Next Level with Post-Processing
As an experienced wildlife photographer, I can tell you that post-processing techniques are an essential part of creating stunning wildlife images. While it’s important to get the shot right in camera, post-processing allows you to bring out the best in your images and take them to the next level. Here are some tips and tricks…
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The Ultimate Solution for Low Light Photography: Topaz DeNoise
Hey fellow wildlife photographers! As an experienced shutterbug, I know the struggles of trying to capture the perfect shot in the great outdoors. From dealing with harsh lighting conditions to fast-moving subjects, it can be a real challenge to get a clear and noise-free image. That’s where Topaz DeNoise comes in to save the day!…
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From Puddles to Plumage: A wet and wild day at the beach
As a wildlife photographer, I’ve always been drawn to the beauty and wonder of nature. So when I heard about the opportunity to photograph some Ruddy Turnstones, I knew I had to take it. The weather on the day of the trip was far from ideal, with heavy rain and strong winds battering the coast.…
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I’ve rebuilt my wildlife hide
I’ve moved and rebuilt my hide. It’s not that long since I built my first wildlife hide and after a short time using it I found some things that could be done better. My thoughts on what could be better are: And here it is, my second version of my wildlife hide. I focused on…
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Wildlife Photography Hide – Update
As we reach the middle of November (2022) we are way into Autumn now, and I’ve been gradually making my wildlife photography hide better. This weekend my main focus has been the feeding stations and improving the perches. By wandering around the area and picking up interesting mossy pieces of wood, I’ve now a collection…
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Building a wildlife hide from scratch
It’s been one of those wet and wild Autumnal weekends so I decided to build a new wildlife hide from scratch and add some new feeding stations. I usually use a popup hide or a ghillie suit but as the weather is going to take a turn for the worse, I decided a permanent hide…
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UK Deer Rut – 7 Tips to get great photographs
Autumn is the time of year when many animals spend their days looking for food and mating. The UK Deer rut happens annually in Autumn, which means there’s an opportunity to capture some fantastic photos of it. Whether you’re a wildlife photographer or not, these tips will show you how to photograph this event effectively.…
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RSPB Leighton Moss and lots of wildlife sightings
Two birders, one day, and a visit to Leighton Moss. Once a month, I and my friend Mark try to get out and do some bird watching. Mark mentioned he hadn’t been to RSPB Leighton Moss for up to 20 years ago. So we jumped on the M6 Northbound with RSPB Leighton Moss in our…
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Why I love photographing wildlife
People who know me well will tell you how obsessed I am with wildlife and especially photographing it. But it hasn’t always been about wildlife for me, it’s actually a new hobby of mine. I’ve always had a camera in my hand since art college back in the 90s and I went all the way…
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Beyond Likes and Followers: How I Rekindled My Love for Photography by Disconnecting from Social Media
Disconnecting from social media for better wildlife photography: As a wildlife photographer based in Lancashire, UK, I have spent over 20 years honing my skills, and the past 3 years focused specifically on capturing the beauty and majesty of the natural world. However, in recent years, I have found myself becoming increasingly disenchanted with the…
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Allotment Life and Wildlife Photography: Lee Aaron’s Story
This weekend I had the fantastic opportunity to visit Lee Aaron’s allotment and wildlife photography setup. Lee is an amazing wildlife photographer and I admire his work greatly. I feel extremely privileged to have seen and experienced his little corner of the world. Decades of work have gone into his allotment and he’s created a…
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Bearded Tits – A trip to RSPB Leighton Moss
It’s an early Sunday morning (very early) and I’m wide awake. So I packed my stuff and got out on the road. I could of keep it local but I thought I’d go somewhere I’d never been before. I’ve seen that the Bearded Tits are showing well this time of year and the place to…
