Bank Vole When I arrived at the County Park this morning I made my way up the muddy paths until I came up near the Old Brick Kiln in the top corner of Wildflower Meadow. I found an area that looked interesting and a great place to stop for a welcoming drink of water, when I noticed something very small dart out from under a log and scurry into the thicket of vegetation. It startled me at first, then I realised I could have a great opportunity to capture something special. I w

Birds of the Forest Today was a beautiful, bright, sunny morning—the kind that pulls you out of bed with the promise of perfect light. I managed to get to the park as early as I could to ensure my photos captured that fleeting, dawn sunrise. I decided to walk down to the Water Meadows, one of the quietest corners of the park. It’s a sanctuary away from the hum of the car park and the busy visitor’s centre. As I rounded the corner at the bottom of the path, the stillness was b

Nature Trash Talk While standing on the bridge near Water Meadows Reserve and observing the water below, I sought inspiration for that day's photo shoot. I tend to have an open mind when visiting the park when it comes to what to capture, as you never know what tends to present themselves to you on the day. But I still like to have some kind of plan of action before I begin to wonder around, so as not to miss any given opportunity. I noticed something red and silver, slightl

MACRO Photography I started out my morning as early as I could. I always try to aim for golden hours as I prefer to take photographs with this type of lighting. Very soft and warm and great for highlighting branches and woodland lower than the normal day sunlight, often framing a scene perfect for capturing birds and other wildlife animals. As I parked up, I proceeded to get comfortable, getting myself sorted with gloves and put my backpack on, which holds my camera, lens and