A beautiful spring sunrise along Coach Road in Rainford. Trees alongside the path catch the spring light beautifully.

Photographing Beautiful Spring Moments Around Rainford Village

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 …

Wood mouse peeking out from a snow‑dusted burrow with a wide‑eyed, surprised expression.

A Rare Winter Encounter with Wood Mice: Why Patience Pays in Wildlife Photography

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 …