I’ve managed to get out and about with the camera a few times over the past couple of weeks, searching for insects to photograph. Finding suitable subject matter has been a bit hit and miss, as the weather has been particularly wet, cold and windy at times and Saddleworth can be especially harsh in its climate.
Read full article...Last weekend, the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union ran their 2020 Individuals’ Competition, which is usually held in May. Entry is open to any member of a club in the federation. This year, the event had been delayed because of (yes, you know what virus). Sadly, the L&CPU were unable … Read full article…
A compilation of robin photographs taken over the last few weeks in my garden set-up… Hopefully everyone loves a robin!
Read full article...Basic set up for garden bird photography during coronavirus enforced lockdown. Construction of a reflection pool from a car boot tray.
Read full article...The trials and tribulations of trying to photograph garden birds from a portable hide!
Read full article...Finding nature subjects to photograph can be a combination of research, local knowledge, shared information and a bit of good luck. This week, shared information and luck were on my side. I was told about a pair of great crested grebes within a short travelling distance and visited there on … Read full article…
The real excitement of close-up nature photography – how the most mundane and sometime downright ugly creatures can look amazing when all their detail can be seen. So, no apologies for brown butterflies or ugly flies.
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