Dragonflies & Damselflies are becoming one of my favourite subjects to photograph. A recent to visit to Potteric Carr | YWT gave us the opportunity to photograph this fine specimen of what I believe is a male Common Darter dragonfly. I’ve photographed Common Darters before, but I’ve never encountered one with such an intensely vibrant … More Common Darter (Male)
In an earlier post, Cat with No Name, I hinted that our furry friend did, in fact, have a name. These photos of her fast asleep on my lap feel like the perfect moment to finally share it. The name we settled on suits her purrfectly. Everyone, meet Velcro. The name came from the simple … More The Purrfect Name
There’s a stillness that arrives when something ends. Not the kind that feels empty, but the kind that hums quietly beneath the surface. This photograph was taken on one of those evenings when the world seemed to pause. The light was fading behind the fields, the air heavy with mist, and the path ahead barely … More Where Yesterday Still Echoes
There’s a quiet poetry in the way nature balances contrast. The pure white plumage of the Pied Imperial Pigeon against the deep, glossy greens of tropical foliage. Capturing this moment felt like witnessing a conversation between serenity and vitality. These elegant birds, native to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, are known for their gentle presence … More Pied Imperial Pigeons
There are moments in photography that don’t feel captured, they feel given. This Peacock butterfly resting on spring blossoms was one of those quiet gifts. I didn’t go out looking for it. I wasn’t chasing a shot. I was simply enjoying our garden when these butterfly visitors appeared. Our first signs of spring are appearing … More Butterflies & Blossom
When I’m not out exploring and photographing the world, our furry friend has become a favourite muse. I’ve been looking back through my earliest photos of her, and a few of them felt perfect for this post. In those early days, she was the cat with no name, far longer than she probably should’ve been. … More Cat with No Name
A brief change from my usual nature photography. A quick glimpse into the city at night. There are moments in city nights when the world feels suspended. Caught between motion and quiet, colour and concrete. I was drawn to the glow in the darkness of the night. Gradients of pink and violet, like a pulse … More Neon Night
As the first snow of 2026 finally settles over Sheffield, I’m reminded of the epic snowfall that’s blanketed Aberdeen in recent weeks. It takes me back to 2010, to some of my earliest photographs capturing the depth and quiet beauty of an Aberdeen winter.”
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how I present my photography, and I’ve realised that while I do share my creative side, I rarely share much of myself. Whether it’s on social media or here on my blog, I usually just include a brief blurb about my photograph(s). But I’ve noticed that many of the photographers … More Photography & Me (part 1)
A few quick snap shots of our homegrown lilies. Our garden is in need of a little TLC this year. But these Lilies never fail to come back each year and bring a little bit of sunshine with them to brighten up the garden. We’ve been a little distracted with other commitments, and the weeds … More Lilies: Hint of Summer
A short stroll through our local park. Stopping to enjoy a few moments of peace & calm under one of the Sycamore trees. Moments like these remind me of how lucky we are to live in a city where we are surrounded by so many green spaces, which are within walking distance or only a … More Under the Sycamore
Most of my photo gallery posts recently have involved me delving into my photo archives for work that haven’t shared yet. Due to life and lack of motivation I have been guilty of letting my photographs hide away in my archives, sometimes for months before revisiting them. The other day I had a moment of … More The Common Daisy
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