Towards the end of May 2026, an unseasonal heatwave came to an explosive end, with some of the most active thunderstorms we’ve seen in a long time. During the build-up to the storms, I managed to capture the best wildlife photograph I’ve ever taken: a barn owl perched on a lamppost in the darkness as …
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After the success of my biggest photography project to date, Wild Rainford, I thought it was finally time to enter my first-ever competition, the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA). This post shares my experiences and lessons learned throughout the submission process. About the British Wildlife Photography Awards The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a …
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Today’s Field Notes post is all about photographing nature and the beauty of early spring on my doorstep, Rainford Village. If you’re reading this on mobile, you might enjoy the photos even more on a larger screen. This set is one of my favourites so far this spring. Signs of spring began to arrive earlier …
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Social media can be misleading at times, especially for wildlife photography. More often than not, we only see the best of an artist’s work, or the exciting cuts that make a video. And it makes sense, it’s engaging. Most of us don’t want to watch a five-hour-long video where nothing happens until the final few …
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A month-long mission to photograph the beauty of mad March hares and their elusive boxing behaviour.
A journey towards photographing wild tawny owls in local ancient woodlands using ethical fieldcraft skills and observations.
With spring finally here, the countryside slowly awakens with plenty of photographic potential. This Field Note shares the subjects and subtle moments I hope to capture, from carpets of bluebells and wild garlic to the energetic presence of brown hares.
The harsh reality of wildlife photography – even under perfect conditions, nothing is ever guaranteed. Behind every successful encounter are multiple unsuccessful trips – a truth you don’t hear all too often.
This story is a personal favourite of mine (originally published December 2022), so I’ve decided to re-release it with a more in-depth account of the experience. I felt the original didn’t quite capture the magic of that afternoon, so I’ve reworked the narrative to bring you closer to the fells with me. Teaser: Image of …
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We rarely seem to experience dramatic wintry conditions in the North West of England. Most winters, we live our lives under endless stretches of dull grey skies and flat light, leaving you reaching for those vitamin D supplements. It’s a frustrating season for landscape and wildlife photography when the conditions don’t match your expectations. But …
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