Photography


Flesh fly on rhododendron

Clicks – Life Up Close

Rhododendrons make some of the very best habitats for finding shots. They’re full of insects from early spring to late fall, and the leaves just make the perfect rich background and setting.


Clicks – Close for Comfort

I’ve decided to start a new series of blogs. These will be more common, more simple, straight photography. They will contain one shot each, and a few words about the shot – related to how it was taken, the subject, or some other piece of fun and interesting information. The […]

Phelsuma grandis licking water off a leaf

Patagonian Sea Lion taking a nap

Differences 5

When it comes to wildlife photography, there are essentially two groups of people. The first group go out, sit, and wait. These are the people who have the patience, skill, and determination, to get that shot. Then there’s the second group. These people claim to be wildlife photographers, but really, […]


Wood Pigeon in Holyrood Park

Pheasants in the Park

Sometimes life grabs you by the neck and drags you along. The last few weeks have been really tough, what with exams and everything, but despite this, I have been faithfully trudging on with at least some photography. I’ve been shooting photographs every day (missed only one so far!) for […]


Swan Lake

Swans are some of the most excellent birds for the starting photographer. They have become tame to the point of stupidity – it is far too easy to get far too close to a swan for your own safety. This has two implications. Number one: photographers get bitten. Number two: […]


A new toy!

Why hello there! So sorry it’s been so long since posting. It’s been a few difficult times, but yes, we’ll see. Things change. Anyways; on with the blog! There are some pictures, and some newses! Alright, now I know I promised it in the last post, but I really am […]