I have never been a big fan of the wildlife viewing hides on nature reserves and have tended to largely steer clear of them. In this video I take the plunge and head back to some reserve hides and explain what issues I have with them and see if I can overcome these issues to produce some decent images. Watch and find out how I get on at Blacktoft Sands Nature reserve.
Photographing Barn Owls, What could be better? I get a fantastic SURPRISE!
After identifying a site with promise for hunting barn owls within walking distance from my home I set out to try and capture images of one, determined not to make the mistakes I made in last week's video and miss the opportunity. Find out what I captured and the fantastic surprise that came along to make my day. As always thanks for watching, liking and Subscribing to the channel. You can make contact with me through commenting on the video or any of the methods listed below. See you next time!
Bird Photography on a short holiday in Cumbria
This was one of those occasions when you go away for a break but end up doing photography as well so why not make a video about it. Not of interest to everyone but this is a fascinating part of the UK being on the west coast of Cumbria. We stay in Ravenglass on the coast with its wonderful miniature steam railway that takes you into the heart of the Lake District as well as the imposing and magnificent Muncaster Castle a great place to visit but made even better by the Bird of Prey Centre located here and the flying displays in the grounds. As you can see in three days we packed a lot in and I still managed to get some images and film. I hope you enjoy it!
Photographing Small Birds with the Sony 200-600G Lens
With springtime well and truly here in the UK I visit a local gravel pit to try and capture images of the numerous summer migrants that have recently made there way to the UK. I don't go far and am soon surrounded by displaying Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Blackcap. A really enjoyable way to spend a a day close to home on a very small area of scrubland. Tell me in the comments what birds you can photograph close to your home and what's arrived for the spring. (or the season where you are, for my international friends!)
Photographing the Common Buzzard (with Luck!)
In this weeks video I explain my buzzard hide setup. This is a project I have attempted many times over the years but for me buzzards seem to be the one animal that just does not want to appear in front of my lens. Hopefully this year will be different as I go all in to photograph this amazing bird of prey.
Challenge: Can I Photograph Egrets and Herons in One Day?
This week a change from what I expected to be doing. We should have been off to the borders of Scotland for a week but when we got snowed out of the holiday cottages and then high winds hit the UK our weeks holiday didn't happen. To cap things off the river Trent burst it's banks. Never one to miss an opportunity I set off to see if I could photograph Great White Egret, Little Egret and Grey Heron on one day. Join me on the challenge to see if I managed it.