Month: June 2020
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Pink Feathers
This Chilean Flamingo lives in Paignton Zoo, and thanks to the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown measures Zoos will be able to re-open again from the 15th of June. I cannot wait to revisit this place, it’s one of my favourite locations for animal photography, so many interesting species (and all well looked after). What…
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The Alium
Though perhaps commonly known to be in the onion family, the word “alium” is actually Latin for garlic. There are many species of alium, including onions, shallots, leeks, chives, and yes… garlic. What did this image teach me? You see that flowering part on the top of the stalk? That shape (small flowers on stalks)…
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The Peach Rose
– I know I’ve posted a few flower photos recently (and there will be more to come) but hopefully you don’t mind?
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The White Petals
Another day, another black and white flower photograph (I make no apologies for enjoying some black and white imagery!) What did this image teach me? I really enjoy black and white photography and flowers make for a very good monochromatic subject, especially as we are so used to see them in bright, vibrant colour!
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Foxgloves
Foxgloves, or Digitalis if you prefer, are beautiful plants than range in colour from purples, pinks, whites, and yellows. There are 20 species of them. I think they also look good in black and white. What did this image teach me? I didn’t realise (though I’m sure I’m probably last to find this out) that…
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Sheep Horizon
I think there’s something of a “wild west” feel to this shot – to me at least. A kind of Mexican stand off, I can almost hear the spaghetti western music. What did this image teach me? Don’t mess with Mummy sheep, especially when she has lambs nearby (not shown in this image). This ewe…
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Sawfly Caterpillar
Ok, I am the first to admit that this isn’t the most beautiful creature on this earth, but it is fascinating. This caterpillar won’t grow up into a butterfly or moth, oh no… it will become a fly. A sawfly specifically. What did this image teach me? For the first time in my (considerable years)…
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Red-Hot Poker
This amazing and slightly alien looking plant, is known as Kniphofia (or more commonly “red-hot poker” due to its flame-like colouring). And this secondary photo is of the same plant, only in black and white What did this image teach me? That Red-hot pokers can also be known as Torch Lillies, and they are very…
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Coot Run
These fantastic water birds are very good at walking / running on water whenever the need arises. What did this image teach me? Timing is…. … …. ….. ….. …… ……… …everything.