Leaf Studies
Close-up macro studies of leaves, looking at the tiny structural details hidden from the naked eye.
Don’t Poke The Hornet’s Nest
I recently found an abandoned hornet’s nest and got some close-up shots of the incredible structure
Waxwing Irruption
With a nationwide explosion of waxwing numbers visiting the UK this winter, I was lucky enough to see some locally and take some photos
The British Photography Awards Gala
British Photography Awards gala night, held in the ballroom of the Dorchester.
2023 British Photography Awards
I have been fortunate enough to get two photographs shortlisted in the 2023 British Photography Awards. They can be voted for in the people's choice, through their website.
Photographing Dragonflies in Flight
A complete guide to photographing dragonflies in flight, looking at field craft and species behaviour as well as the more technical aspects such as equipment and settings.
Walnut Orb-Weaver Spider Moulting
I was in the right place at the right time when I witnessed a Walnut Orb-Weaver spider, moulting. An incredible process which took the spider around 40 minutes to complete.
The Secret Life of the Adder
Having been observing and photographing my local adders for over 8 years now, I have amassed quite an extensive collection of images. I recently went through that archive and catalogued all the individuals I had seen over the years.
In doing so I uncovered some fascinating discoveries about their behaviour and secretive lives which I would have previously been completely oblivious to.
Slime Mould
A look at some of the tiny slime moulds that can be found if you search woodlands after some rain
Wrinkled Peaches
An unexpected find in the woods, the Red Listed mushroom species Rhodotus palmatus, commonly known as the wrinkled peach
New Greetings Cards
I have now fully re-stocked my greetings cards and have some new designs available featuring some of my most recent photographs.
DOA - A Closer look at Ethics in Macro Photography
A case study looking at my own experiences photographing a dead wasp, compared to a living one and a look at the moral/ethical implications of using dead invertebrates within wildlife photography.
