It's day 22 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge (UBC) and today's photograph is of the Long-eared Owl, one of just six owl species native to...

A few days ago, I was asked how I created a picture of a Little Owl from one of my photographs. I gave something of an explanation but...

First of all, I must assure you no creatures were harmed in the creation of this post. This Herald Moth has taken up residence in an...

This was the view from the back garden this morning. Heavy storm clouds rolling in seemed to portend a day of struggle. It was quite...

We're into the last quarter of 2023 and the last of the Ultimate Blog Challenges (UBC) of the year. The UBC is all about writing and...

The Milky Way galaxy is seen here from Anglesey, an island off the North Wales coast in the UK. This image shows what you can do with a...

Nant y Pandy, otherwise known as The Dingle, is a gem of a nature reserve at Llangefni in the heart of Ynys Mon (Anglesey). The Dingle...

As we age, our brains are less efficient, so sometimes it's tempting to use them less. We may binge-watch TV, surf the net or just laze...

This Vapourer Moth caterpillar was spotted today while we were cutting back the massively overgrown area at the bottom of the garden....

On the 16th of August 2023 there is a new moon, giving astronomers and astrophotographers one of the best nights in the year to view our...

Do you struggle to get fantastic photos of wildlife you love? Are they difficult to find in the kind of light wildlife photography...

Brave Queen buff-tailed bee Rests weightless on my finger Bee whispering buzz! Yesterday, we were visiting my daughter, who lives 200...

Bluetits are one of the most popular garden visitors in the UK. Like Robins, they are also one of the most recognisable. The combination...

Today, nothing has gone to plan. That's not exactly true; taking the grandchildren to gymnastics this morning went as planned. Except, I...

Macro photography is one of the most varied and intriguing branches of photography. It tests observational and technical skills,...

I've been thinking a lot about my grandchildren today. I have six of them, three girls and three boys. I get to see the youngest two...

This shot is one of my personal favourites. I love the owl's bemused look, its untidy plumage and that it's peeking out from behind a...

I have a box full of photographs of my children, but I wish I'd captured more. Portrait photography in the 90s was an expensive hobby,...

Today, plans went awry. It happens and we deal with it as best we can. I've been staying at my daughter's house for a few days helping...

I confess - I'm a major fan of Sunrise and Sunset. I don't get why other photographers say never to photograph them. What's not to like?...