Low level photography – Nature Photography

Low level photography - Barn swallow

Low level photography is a perfect way to photograph many wildlife photography subjects. Selecting a low viewpoint enables you to photographing the subject from their eye level, this can bring a huge benefit to the nature image. It is so important to me to try and achieve a low level photography … [Read more...]

Short eared owls – Isle of Mull

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Short eared owls are amongst my favourite birds to watch, along with a rather diverse list that includes Hen Harrier, Manx Shearwater and Wheatear as they all remind me of great days out birdwatching with friends. They are large birds measuring about 40cm long, buffish in colour with the … [Read more...]

Red Knot, Isle of Mull

Red knot, Isle of Mull

During a recent photography trip to Laggan Sands on the Isle of Mull I was able to photograph this series of images of a juvenile Red knot (Calidris canutus). The juvenile can be identified by the buff coloured wash to the breast and the 'V' shaped marks on the breast, flanks and back. The Red … [Read more...]

Photographing Puffins in Scotland

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Photographing puffins can be both exciting and therapeutic. One of my favourite places is the Treshnish Isles off the west coast of the Isle of Mull which can provide one of the most spectacular locations with plenty opportunities to photograph these delightful birds. If you want to photograph … [Read more...]

Photo Equipment for Close Up Photography

Flower close up photography

With summer well underway I am doing as much flower photography as time allows. I thought it may be helpful to prepare a list of close up photography tips with an emphasis on the items of photo equipment that I use for close up photography. Firstly, let me stress that photography is not just … [Read more...]