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An introduction to the concept of high-key nature photography, showing some of my images in the style, with an example processing workflow

The people who've inspired me to better my photography, follow my creativity, explore the natural world, or be a better person.

Photos & thoughts after visiting Woburn Abbey Deer Park for the annual red deer rut. My favourite time of year to photograph deer in the UK.

A collection of photos I took during a visit to the forest and mountains in Skuleskogen National Park, in the Swedish "High Coast".

A walk in the woods with the 'nifty fifty' 50mm lens. Misty trees, wintry landscapes, and a morning well spent. Aspley Wood, Bedfordshire.

My second visit to Forest How guest house, in Cumbria to see the iconic red squirrels for some native British wildlife photography.

A few red deer (Cervus elaphus) photos which I was able to take during a morning of snow, at Woburn Deer Park, in Bedfordshire.

Creating black and white nature photography to add drama, and simplify the image. Black and white wildlife prints are great for wall art.

The annual red deer rut is the best time of year to see and photograph the red deer. Here's how I got on this year at Woburn Deer Park.

Attempting to capture a painterly feel to my coastal wave photography, on a stormy day at Reynisfjara beach, Southern Iceland.

I started wondering "Why?". Why do I take photos? Why do I share them online? Why did I make a website? What do I hope to get from it all?

A collection of low-key wildlife portraits together. A project I'm calling "On Black" which features photos of animals on black backgrounds.

Trip report for a Brown Bear Photography Trip to Finland, staying at Martinselkonen and the Boreal Wildlife Centre. Photographing from hides

The results of a three-week photo project focussing on a local bluebell wood, in Hertfordshire, UK. Photos of trees, bluebells, and woodland

We got some new prints made for the walls. I like to see my nature photography as wall art, and for me that starts at home.

A brief discussion of Animal photography in zoos and wildlife parks. Plus tips, & advice to get the most out of captive wildlife photography

A collection of my favourite puffin photography, from Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire, and a little information about how to visit yourself.

I won the Marwell Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Award 2014! It's a popular competition, with a high standard of entries, so a proud day.

My top tips for photographing deer. They're surprisingly accessible compared to most British wildlife, so deer photography is always popular

Hedgehog photography from my own garden. Having built a hedgehog house previously, we now have some in the garden most nights.