Killer in the Mist. Long exposure Alligator.
1/5 second is usually way to slow for wildlife photography using a telephoto lens. But, when faced with less than ideal conditions, I wanted a photo that would really emphasis the intense stare this alligator was giving. The weather conditions forced me to think outside the box which resulted in this long exposure image, making [...]
Wolves of Yellowstone in winter – future trip booked
I know it’s a bit of a way off yet but just had confirmation through for a photo trip to the National Park in Jan 2011. It’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to visit so when I was given the opportunity to go, I couldn’t say no. The trip is planned for 27th Jan to 10th [...]
On Location: A week on Texel, Holland
I should have known this trip wouldn’t be the best as soon as I was asked to pay for overweight luggage at Heathrow Airport! And I would have been right. Five days of fog, one day of rain with grey skies and one, just one afternoon of sun and good light. Not the weather we [...]
Wildlife photographer ‘risks life’, or does he?
Full disclosure of captive animal photos…Yes or No? A few people have forwarded me links about a British Photographer who has apparently risked his life to photograph some of the most dangerous animals in the world. For me, they are a serious miss-representation and an insult to the true spirit of wildlife photography. Reason why? They [...]
Peregrine Falcon in the rain, in the wild
Sometimes, you just get lucky! After spending a week on the island of Texel, Holland, in the fog and rain both myself and friend, fellow photographer Rene De Heer had all but given up hope of getting anything out of the ordinary. We had even at one point considered coming home early and cancelling the [...]
Coming at you Live from Texel, Holland
I’m currently on the Island of Texel, Holland with fellow photographer Rene De Heer. We are here for the week (20th-27th Feb) and hoping to get a few nice images during our stay. So far the weather has been a mixed bag…the first 24 hours have brought us glorious sunshine, snow storms and fog! It [...]
