Wildlife Photography Guides
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How to get started in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography can be a rewarding and exciting hobby or career, but it can also be challenging. In this post, we’ll explore some tips on how to get started in wildlife photography, from choosing the right equipment to finding and photographing your subjects. One of the first steps in getting started in wildlife photography is…
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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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Composing wildlife photographs – a quick guide
In this short article, we are going to take a look at the best ways of composing wildlife photographs. You’ll have probably heard of all the various rules on how to compose the perfect photograph. Rules such as ‘the rule of thirds‘ and ‘the golden ratio‘ have been widely mentioned throughout the history of image-making.…
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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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How to get close to wild animals
There’s a huge variety of wildlife you’re likely to see in the UK, from seals and whales to otters and foxes, swans and herons to red kites, badgers, roe deer and more. Getting close to wild animals is a huge part of the experience. As with all wild animals their core goal is to eat,…
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Coal Tit – My Favourite of all the Birds
Coal tits are one of my favourite birds. I love their behavior. I love their song and call. And I especially love the way they store food for winter. They’re small, so it’s easy to miss them if you’re not looking for them. But if you know what to look for, you can find these…
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Adding haze to your wildlife photographs
Adding haze to your photographs can give them an extra atmospheric style to your photographs. Here’s a guide on why I’ve been adding haze and some examples.
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Autumnal Sunday at RSPB Marshside
A early morning autumnal Sunday visit to RSPB Marshside. My main aim was to have a recce of the area and photograph some waders.
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Nikon Z50 for Wildlife Photography
I’m about 6 months into using the Nikon Z50 for wildlife photography and I’ve absolutely hammered it. Come read all about my experiences.
