This blog brings together the wider stories behind my nature and landscape photography – fieldcraft, seasonal insights, gear reviews, practical advice, and reflections from time spent outdoors. It’s a space for deeper thinking, shared learning, and the intimate experiences that shape my work throughout the year.
Written by Simon Evans. Nature and landscape photographer.
Introducing an Exciting new Brand Refresh for STILL OUTDOORS
Ever since its inception, I’ve always been quietly proud of the original STILL OUTDOORS branding. It’s a special moment when something you have invested so much time and effort into finally comes into fruition. However, it…
Wildlife of Rainford, My New Book Coming Soon
One of my most demanding projects is finally beginning to take shape: Wildlife of Rainford. For a long time, I have wanted to produce a creative piece that allows me to showcase my photography in a…
How to Photograph Kingfishers in Their Natural Environment
This guide aims to provide an insight into how to photograph Kingfishers in their natural environment. Kingfishers are phenomenal hunters, but they are notoriously shy, making them tricky to photograph. However, with the correct knowledge, planning,…
Kingfisher Photography; A Journey to Capture the Elusive Blue Flash
Kingfisher photography is the ultimate test of patience and persistence. These feisty birds are small, yet breathtakingly beautiful and talented hunters – one reason they’re such popular subjects for wildlife photographers. Most of us only glimpse…
31 Days of Spring Photography: A Story of Loss and New Life
Nature and landscape photography, every day of the month, throughout May. That was my plan, plain and simple. From a photography viewpoint, spring is regarded as one of the most photogenic seasons of the year, and…
A Simplistic Approach to Beautiful Wildflower Photography
Wildflower photography season is finally here. Spring is arguably one of the best seasons of the year for photography. As winter gives way to spring, subtle changes in the landscape begin to take hold. The days…
Winter On Bowfell. It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!
Bowfell. Where do I start? The iconic Bowfell is located in Great Langdale (southern Lake District) and stands at a modest 902m, making it the sixth-highest mountain in the Lake District. I’ve hiked up Bowfell more…
Macro Photography At The Beautiful Formby National Trust
I haven’t been able to enjoy macro photography as much as I would have liked to this year. In my previous blog post, I touched on the fact that it has been a worrying year for…
Summer Landscape Photography Is Amazing, I’ve Changed My Mind!
“Summer landscape photography is amazing“, a sentence I never thought I would say. But why the sudden change of mind? Where Have The Butterflies Gone? In my previous blog post, I discussed my plan to focus…
First Impressions of the Raynox DCR-250 for Macro Photography
My first experience with macro photography dates back roughly ten years, when I purchased my first dedicated macro lens, Canon’s EF 100mm F2.8L. What a lens! Incredibly sharp and seriously addictive, I quickly became obsessed with…
