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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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The Autumn Tree
I like the way this tree has grown to fit the slope of the hill, and the autumnal colours of the leaves. What did this image teach me? To appreciate the shape of things in nature.
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Burrow Mump – Green & Grey
I know, I know.. I have sooo many (too many?) photos of Burrow Mump. That’s not going to stop me posting another one though, is it? I mean, I’ve been posting photos of Burrow Mump on and off for about 15 years, so why stop now? Anyway, here’s today’s version… a simple composition, sure, but…
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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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The Guitarist
This guy was so engaged with the music he was creating that he had no idea I was stood nearby. It was taken a few years ago now, and whilst I can’t remember the tune he was playing, I can remember enjoying it. What did this image teach me? That I should’ve lowered the camera…
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The Football
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, you never know what you might see.
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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 trained in the area during World War II. The statues took 2 years to sculpt (between 1949 and 1951), and the memorial itself was formally unveiled by the Queen Mother…
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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.
Do you like what you see?