My work is influenced by seasonality and captures truly wild moments on my doorstep. I spend most of my time outdoors, whatever the weather, watching how wildlife and landscapes respond to the changing conditions. It’s the thrill of the unknown that motivates me; nature is highly unpredictable, and no matter how much effort I put in, nothing is ever guaranteed.
Spring Nature Photography
NEW LIFE. SPRING GREENS. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN LIGHT.
Spring is the season I look forward to most. Here in the North West, spring seems to creep in slowly at first, though this is probably down to anticipation. Weeks can pass by with very little change, but then seemingly overnight, the landscape explodes into full bloom. This gallery captures nature’s transformation, right on my doorstep.
Summer Nature Photography
LONGER DAYS. WARMTH. ABUNDANCE.
I’ll be honest, I was never the greatest fan of nature photography through the summer months…until recently. The heat and the humidity drain me, and I’m a walking snack for midges and horseflies. Pushing through that discomfort has genuinely been worth it. My summer gallery features local moments in nature I’m privileged to have witnessed.
Autumn Nature Photography
CRISP MORNINGS. ATMOSPHERIC LIGHT. VIBRANT COLOURS.
Autumn is the most anticipated season of the year for nature photography, and like spring, I spend most of my time outdoors watching my local landscapes transform. Crisp, misty mornings are my absolute favourite conditions to capture, and you’ll find plenty of examples throughout my autumn gallery.
Winter Nature Photography
LOW-RAKING LIGHT. DORMANT LANDSCAPES. ENDURANCE.
Winter is a test of endurance. I often find that my best work during the winter months comes at the expense of numb extremities and soaking wet clothes, a worthwhile trade in my opinion. Watching how nature on my doorstep responds to the challenges of winter is inspirational. Every day is a new battle, a fight for survival, and that’s what I try to express through my work.
A Complete Seasonal Story
Each season offers its own challenges and rewards, but one thing stays the same throughout the year: my approach to nature and landscape photography. I take pride in slowing down, and patience is the skill that allows me to appreciate the diversity of nature on my doorstep. Spending time outdoors in all conditions can be challenging at times, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Ethical practice pretty much drives every decision I make out in the field. My job is to document nature respectfully, and that’s how I’m able to capture moments that are rarely seen. Sitting under a makeshift hide, watching nature do its thing whilst enjoying a nice warm brew. That’s my idea of perfection.
Each year, I do my very best to capture unique moments in the English countryside. This gallery pulls together some of my most memorable encounters to date, but I’m not done yet.
About My Work
All work featured in the seasonal galleries above is the property of Simon Evans, operating as STILL OUTDOORS. Images and text may not be reproduced without permission. Professional prints and licensing enquiries are welcome; please get in touch to discuss.