Spotted this one just hanging around… I wonder what the story behind it is? What did this image teach me? Always keep your eyes open, […]
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The Commando Memorial
The Commando Memorial stands on the edge of Spean Bridge, looking across to Ben Nevis, and was erected to commemorate the British Commando Forces who […]
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Dark & Red
Poppies come in all shapes, sizes, and colours – but I think the dark red ones, such as this, are my favourite. In Ancient Greece […]
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Red-Crowned Crane
In Chinese mythology, these birds carry immortals between heaven and earth. Now, how cool is that? This taught me that rain really can add an […]
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Miss Scarlet
This is a Scarlet Ibis, one of my favourite birds to photograph… I mean, just look at that colour! The fossil record shows that the […]
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Up On The Roof
It may have been dull, it may have been raining – but I’m still pleased with how this image turned out. This image taught me […]
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Wearing The Crown
This is a Crowned Crane – and would you just look at that hairstyle! Unlike other cranes, Crowned Cranes nest in trees (thank you, Google).
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Glass Eyes
Just look at this ostriches eyes! They are the largest eyes of any animal on land. Ostriches really are quite exceptional birds.
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The Secretary’s Nose
This is the beak (or is it bill?) of a Secretary bird. This tall, long-legged bird usually lives in sub-Saharan Africa. Secretary birds are unusual […]
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