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13/06/2008 - On tranquility
One of the many highlights of my Falklands trip was sitting on the cliff-top near the Rookery on Saunders Island watching the albatross. Before I went to the Falklands I must admit I thought that albatross were 'just big gulls' - and I'm not a huge fan of gulls. But these birds I found absolutely captivating. They seem so gentle and serene compared to other sea-birds. My abiding memory is twenty or more albatross gliding over my head so quietly that the only sound I could hear was the gentle woosh of air flowing over their wings. It was so peaceful I could have stayed there forever.
A few days later, on West Point Island I saw my first albtross chick.
Apologies for taking so long getting these pictures up. A bout of ill health, followed by my computer failing have all served to delay my editting process. Hopefully more images will follow soon!
19/04/2008 - On the cost of amateur photography
These days everyone owns a digital camera. Modern cameras are so good it is easy to take a decent photograph. And that's great - it means that everyone can capture family events. (more...)
29/01/2008 - Where are all the penguins?
January is almost gone and, sadly, I have not updated my website after my Falklands trip. It's not that there aren't any pictures to go up! Actually there are so many I'm still working through them. (more...)
26/12/2007 - On the benefits of slowing down
Well, I'm back from the Falkland Islands. The wildlife there is so prolific and tame that I excitedly shot well over 4,000 photographs. After an initial scan through I must confess to be slightly disappointed. (more...)
19/12/2007 - On wildlife photography in the Falklands
One word. Wow!This place is amazing. Six(!) species of penguin all seen and photographed. Albatross in huge quantities. Elephant Seals and Sealions. Night Herons and Caracara. (more...)
07/12/2007 - On security and the photographer
Having a large white lens on one´s camera always seems to attract attention. Usually the wrong kind. Security guards really don´t like them for some reason. (more...)
02/12/2007 - On almost being there...
Well the last couple of months have been a bit of a wash out from a wildlife photography point of view. Too little free time and not enough weather. But never mind. (more...)
20/10/2007 - On busyness and skittishness...
It's been a long while since I made it out with a camera. Life just gets too busy sometimes. Today, however, I could not have wished for a better day. Low sunshine, glorious leaf cover and lots going on. (more...)
11/09/2007 - On just being there...
Sometimes it's not about the pictures. Just being in a place and seeing things with your own eyes is sufficient. Yesterday I spent an hour or more in a hide at Fowlmere watching a pair of Marsh Harriers in a tree. (more...)
30/07/2007 - On the exuberance of youth...
Young animals are always fun, not least because they have less fear than their adult counterparts and the fact that they are cute too makes them photogenic. (more...)
One of the many highlights of my Falklands trip was sitting on the cliff-top near the Rookery on Saunders Island watching the albatross. Before I went to the Falklands I must admit I thought that albatross were 'just big gulls' - and I'm not a huge fan of gulls. But these birds I found absolutely captivating. They seem so gentle and serene compared to other sea-birds. My abiding memory is twenty or more albatross gliding over my head so quietly that the only sound I could hear was the gentle woosh of air flowing over their wings. It was so peaceful I could have stayed there forever.
A few days later, on West Point Island I saw my first albtross chick.
Apologies for taking so long getting these pictures up. A bout of ill health, followed by my computer failing have all served to delay my editting process. Hopefully more images will follow soon!
19/04/2008 - On the cost of amateur photography
These days everyone owns a digital camera. Modern cameras are so good it is easy to take a decent photograph. And that's great - it means that everyone can capture family events. (more...)
29/01/2008 - Where are all the penguins?
January is almost gone and, sadly, I have not updated my website after my Falklands trip. It's not that there aren't any pictures to go up! Actually there are so many I'm still working through them. (more...)
26/12/2007 - On the benefits of slowing down
Well, I'm back from the Falkland Islands. The wildlife there is so prolific and tame that I excitedly shot well over 4,000 photographs. After an initial scan through I must confess to be slightly disappointed. (more...)
19/12/2007 - On wildlife photography in the Falklands
One word. Wow!This place is amazing. Six(!) species of penguin all seen and photographed. Albatross in huge quantities. Elephant Seals and Sealions. Night Herons and Caracara. (more...)
07/12/2007 - On security and the photographer
Having a large white lens on one´s camera always seems to attract attention. Usually the wrong kind. Security guards really don´t like them for some reason. (more...)
02/12/2007 - On almost being there...
Well the last couple of months have been a bit of a wash out from a wildlife photography point of view. Too little free time and not enough weather. But never mind. (more...)
20/10/2007 - On busyness and skittishness...
It's been a long while since I made it out with a camera. Life just gets too busy sometimes. Today, however, I could not have wished for a better day. Low sunshine, glorious leaf cover and lots going on. (more...)
11/09/2007 - On just being there...
Sometimes it's not about the pictures. Just being in a place and seeing things with your own eyes is sufficient. Yesterday I spent an hour or more in a hide at Fowlmere watching a pair of Marsh Harriers in a tree. (more...)
30/07/2007 - On the exuberance of youth...
Young animals are always fun, not least because they have less fear than their adult counterparts and the fact that they are cute too makes them photogenic. (more...)
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