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.
Photographing The Spectacular Northern Lights For The First Time
Friday the 10th of May, the day I finally completed a bucket list dream! A rare G5 geomagnetic storm meant the Northern Lights were visible for many countries across the Northern Hemisphere. A spectacular display of…
I’M NOT GOOD ENOUGH! Combating Imposter Syndrome In Photography
It has been a few weeks since my last blog post, and there’s a good reason behind this. Over the past few weeks, I’ve struggled to muster the motivation to pick up my camera. The insidious…
2023 Was A Fantastic Year For Landscape Photography!
During the final moments of 2023, I thought it would be nice to reminisce on the highs and lows of landscape photography. I won’t beat around the bush. 2023 has been absolutely incredible. I have had…
Snow Way! The Lake District Blizzard, A Photographer’s Perspective
Extreme Early December Snow Brings The Lake District To Standstill Saturday, 2nd December, was the day that extreme snow brought the South and Central Lake District to a standstill. I’m sure you’ve all heard about the…
Capturing the Beauty of Autumn in the Lake District
Autumn in the Lake District is heaven on earth for landscape photographers. This year was exceptional; it felt like the stars aligned, the weather, the colour, the light, and the atmosphere. If you’ve never visited Cumbria…
Three Beautiful Locations For Landscape Photography In The Lake District
The Lake District is one of England’s most treasured National Parks. Its sheer natural beauty is a landscape photography paradise. Within the Lake District National Park, you will find several stunning lakes, countless iconic mountain ranges,…
Why Do Landscape Photographers Love Autumn?
Hello everyone! Autumn is almost here, the time of year landscape photographers most look forward to. And for good reason! Autumn is an incredible time of year for landscape photography, filled with vibrant colours and attractive…
Landscape Photography Is Amazing This Time of Year!
Summer Landscape Photography. Challenging, Yet Rewarding! Welcome back to my landscape photography adventures! At the time of writing this, it is World Photography Day. What better time to relive some of my favourite summer adventures? For…
Macro Photography And The Fantastic Big Butterfly Count
Macro Photography & Save The Butterflies Over the past week or so, macro photography has dominated the majority of my time spent outside with my camera. For the most part, my focus has been on photographing…
The Beautiful World of Macro Photography
Diving into the beautiful world of macro photography. In this post, I take a look into the worlds within our world and get close up with local wildlife.
