The Beauty of Mini-beasts
How often do we actually LOOK when we are out in the countryside? Below is a gallery of images that I have taken this week, all within 3 miles of home.
Read full article...Saddleworth Whit Friday Band Contests
The 1996 film “Brassed Off” tells the story of a colliery brass band who face unemployment with the threatened closure of the village pit. In order to improve the morale of the band, the bandmaster enters them for the Saddleworth Band Contests where, of course, they cover themselves in glory, … Read full article…
Bug Hunt
On slightly warmer days over the last couple of weeks, I have managed to complete a few bug hunts. I am hoping for better conditions soon, so that I can be out and about exploring both new and familiar locations. The gallery shows some of my favourites from the sessions so far.
Read full article...L&CPU 2019
Annual Individuals Competition 2019 It’s always difficult choosing competition images. These images are the 24 images that I entered for the L&CPU Annual Individuals Competition, giving me a pleasing final position of 6th overall this year. … Read full article…
The Trials of a Would-be Nature Photographer
The trials and tribulations of trying to photograph garden birds from a portable hide!
Read full article...Great Crested Grebe
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…