My lifelong interest in nature photography changed from admirer to photographer in May 2023 when I discovered mirrorless digital cameras. Using unlimited digital captures, image stabilisation, and sophisticated auto-focus tracking, there is now no limit to what can be achieved.
Captain Jack Aubrey - Master and Commander
The UK contains a lot of wonderful countryside but is also home to many millions of people. This causes our countryside to be heavily used, and sometimes to be heavily misused. By following the guidance found in both the UK Countryside Code and the US "Leave no trace" movement, you will help preserve our environment for future generations.
Since being bitten by the nature photography bug in May 2023 I think I have only had one week where I did not get "into the field" to take photographs. This changed in January of 2026 which gave us almost a continuous month in steel grey skies, intense rain, and dense fog. I have learned to deal with each of...
As regular readers of this blog will know (thanks Sally!) I have been trying out a lot of new gear over the last six months. The switch from full frame to micro four thirds (MFT) has been a game changer in terms of the extra reach, and in my experience at least, has made negligible difference to my ability...
After my flurry of purchases in August when switching from full frame to micro four thirds I have been learning the vagaries of my new equipment. Despite buying three excellent OM M.Zuiko lenses (the 12-40mm F2.8, the 40-150mm F2.8, and the 100-400 F5.0-F6.3) I soon noticed that it was the 100-400 staying welded to my camera. As with the Canon...
