Black and white flower photography is one of my favourite things, partly because I just really like black and white but also because it focuses your attention on the structure and texture of the flower rather than being dazzled by[…]
If you’ve seen any of my photos that I’ve posted online, you’ll probably see that I like to pick out a single subject and focus on that (often with a shallow depth of field), as is the case with this[…]
Something about this single snail shell appealed to me, I’m not sure what? Perhaps something in the way the light fell on the scene… What did this image teach me? I like black and white photography, the way it empathises[…]
I spotted this little chap scurrying around the rocks and sand in Cyprus, looking for lunch. What did this image teach me? That spotting sandy coloured reptiles amongst sandy coloured rocks can be a challenge.
These Pom-Pom like flowers grow in and around the Tomb of the Kings, on the island of Cyprus. What did this image teach me? That yellow is a very interesting colour, and I should probably research what type of flower[…]
Dartmoor ponies have lived wild and free for centuries, out on the weather beaten moor. These tough conditions have made them a resilient and sturdy bunch. What did this image teach me? Whilst they’re called Dartmoor ponies, and are predominantly[…]
This is one of my favourite, freaky looked feathered friends… the Ostrich! What did this image teach me? This is a red-necked (or Northern African) Ostrich, which is the largest of the Ostrich sub-species and that makes it the largest[…]
This is a Little Egret, sat upon a branch enjoying the sunshine – whilst secretly thinking about fish. What did this image teach me? Little Egrets are fairly recent colonists in the UK, they first appeared in any significant numbers[…]
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[…]
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[…]
