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 was high time for a brand refresh. Nature is Struggling: A Driver for Change Over the past few weeks, …
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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 way that is both informative and inspiring. Anyone who knows me knows I am a big outdoors person. I …
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, and preparation, you can dramatically increase your chances of capturing these beautiful birds in their natural environment. If you …
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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 their iconic blue plumage streaking across the water, leaving us wondering if we saw anything at all. This is …
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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 for good reason. Spring is synonymous with new life and natural beauty, but don’t blink, or you’ll miss it. …
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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 grow longer, the nights shorter, and new life begins to thrive. Vibrant colours emerge from the once-dormant landscape in …
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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 times than I can count. It has a unique charm that keeps you going back for more. Its summit …
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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 insect life. Since then, this has unfortunately been officially confirmed by Butterfly Conservation, who recently declared a national “Butterfly …
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“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 on macro photography throughout the summer months. My goal was to photograph butterflies, dragonflies, and damselflies creatively to promote …
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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 the ability to capture extraordinary details beyond what my eyes could see. Since then, I have spent countless hours …
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