Category: Nature Photography
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Yosemite Falls (Upper)
This is a view of the top of Yosemite Falls (those who know the area well will easily spot that this image is reversed – all in the name of aesthetics). The total height of this waterfall (comprising both upper and lower sections) is 2,425 feet and is the tallest waterfall in the Yosemite National…
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Bridalveil Waterfall
This is the second shot of Yosemite, taken from the same viewpoint as yesterday’s image, and it is also the first of a mini-set that will focus on waterfalls. There are several large waterfalls in the Yosemite national park – this particular one is Bridalveil Fall.
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Caught in the Act
This squirrel was definitely up to no good, I mean just look at how shifty it is! It took a while to realise that I was there, but as soon as it recognised my presence it vanished into the undergrowth. Sometimes your hands need to be quicker than your brain, to capture the shot. I…
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Maple Leaves
This is a close up of a Japanese Maple leaf, they produce such beautifully rich colours in the Autumn To pay close attention to both colour and composition when constructing a shot.
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Hamadryas Baboon
These Hamadryas Baboons are very social animals, living in harems with a single dominant male and several females. They enjoy a good preening session. These baboons are the most northerly species of baboon, living around the Red Sea.
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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 the poppy was associated with the god of sleep, Hynpos and the god of dreams, Morpheus.
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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 element to an image, those ripples on the water really appeal to me.
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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 Ibis as a species existed at least 60 million years ago!
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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 to keep shooting, even if the conditions aren’t perfect (or perhaps especially when the conditions aren’t perfect).