Category: Nature Photography

  • Bright Marigold

    Bright Marigold

    This is the first of a small batch of floral based photos, today we have a bright and colourful marigold. What did this image teach me? Marigolds (tagetes) are actually part of the sunflower family! How amazing is that.

  • The Dahlia

    The Dahlia

    This is one of the first flowering dahlias of the year, in our garden – and don’t worry there will be plenty more (colourful) photos to share. What did this image teach me? Dahlias are the national flower of Mexico.

  • The Grey Poppy

    The Grey Poppy

    I found this poppy growing in the grounds of Saltram, a National Trust property near Plymouth. What did this image teach me? That poppies are said to represent sleep, peace, and even death (eternal sleep).

  • The White Poppy

    The White Poppy

    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 its vibrant colour. What did this image teach me? This flower is a Welsh Poppy…

  • The Tall Grass

    The Tall Grass

    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 shot of some tall, dry grass blowing in the warm breeze. Why? I don’t really…

  • Single Shell

    Single Shell

    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 form and texture over colour and hue.

  • The Little Lizard

    The Little Lizard

    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.

  • Through The Yellow

    Through The Yellow

    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 this is.

  • Dartmoor Pony

    Dartmoor Pony

    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 found in south west England, Dartmoor ponies can be found as far away as America…