At times you just strike it lucky with a burst of light that is simply extraordinary.
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Keeping It Simple
I was at the National Botanic Garden of Wales a couple of weeks ago and as the weather was so poor I was forced in doors, not a bad option as the place has the largest single span glasshouse in the world.
Great-crested Grebes: Day 2
The second day with the Grebes produced some interesting images and on a couple of occasions the birds went through the pre mating ritual before copulation.
Great-crested Grebes: Day 1
I’ve spent a couple of afternoons recently watching the Great-crested Grebes at Roath Park in Cardiff.
Brecon Beacons – The Quiet Way Up
Trefil and a Bit of Welsh History
A couple of weeks ago I went on a circular walk with a couple of friends around Trefil in the South Wales Valleys. It’s a walk that takes in so much variety and history in such a short distance, as well as providing some stunning panoramas over the Brecon Beacons.
Bala: A Retrospective – No 6
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A Couple of Days at Forest Farm, Cardiff; Day 2
I arrived again soon after nine with wonderful light and high optimism – but the day played out as before, only this time there were no Water Rails and the smaller birds were few and far between.
A Couple of Days at Forest Farm, Cardiff; Day 1
If I was feeling lucky with the Barn Owl recently, the attempt at a Bittern at Forest Farm has evened things out somewhat.
Estamos Juntos – An Exhibition at the Atrium
We are trying to establish a gallery space at the Atrium on the second floor. ( The Atrium is the University of Glamorgan’s Media Centre in Cardiff and where I teach part-time) Probably going to name it Oriel f2.
Somerset Levels No.2
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Somerset Levels No. 1
Last weekend I took a trip to the ‘Levels’ to see the now very famous Starling roost.
Some Technical Thoughts From Gigrin
In response to Julian’s recent comment from Gigrin I thought I’d do a post that looks at the parameters of working on such a shoot.
Martin Mere
After the mosses we took a trip up to Martin Mere, the Wildfowl Trust’s reserve close to Southport.
Barn Owl
It feels as if I’m lucky when I visit the Lancashire mosses. Rarely do I fail to see the Barn Owl and more often than not it silently floats up to me before banking away down an adjacent drainage ditch. My brother, who photographed birds primarily in the era of film, has spent many hours watching without such fine sightings. He’s of a mind I keep one in the van and release it each time I visit!
Red Kites at Gigrin
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White (Leucistic) Kite at Gigrin Farm
The second set from the day at Gigrin, this time the ‘White’ Kite. It’s a fairly regular visitor to the feeding station at Gigrin and the correct term for these ‘whites is actually leucistic.
Black Kite at Gigrin Farm
The first of a short series from the Kites at Gigrin last week, beginning with the Black Kite.
