This week I head back up to Aberdeenshire in search of the elusive Pine Martin. This is hard work, with many hours of thought, research and hours in the field. But does it have to be this way? Yes there are shortcuts available but if you take them are you missing out as a wildlife photographer?
How to Plan for the Perfect Wildlife Photo!
When you want to take your wildlife photography to the next level you soon find that a hit and hope approach very rarely works. Sue there are occasions when you are just in the right place at the right time but this is rare. Usually the perfect image is proceeded by hours of preperation work to ensure you give yourself the best chance of grabbing that shot. In this video I am again up in Aberdeenshire for a short four day visit and instead of employing a lets just head out and see what happens I chose to scout out a location for a later visit. Strangely I don't get what I expected but potentially the chance of something much better.
The Red Deer Rut 2022 Near Sheffield!
After visiting Big Moor near Sheffield for the last few years to photograph the red deer rut, an amazing location and experience by the way, this year I wanted to try something different. My plan this time was to get up there before sunrise and not only image and film the deer but this time take along sound recording equipment to give you the sounds of the rut as well. I have to say I arrived before sunrise in blue hour and I can only describe the noise as like being in a church tower listening to a peel of bells as one male after another roared with a slightly different tone. I suspect I was a little awe struck as I had never witnessed sound like this before at any rut. Great you might say but all did not go to plan!
How to Photograph Wild Barn Owls
This week I attempt to photograph wild barn owls. This video is actually the accumulation of at least ten sessions at the same site. The owls here have been very erratic making it difficult to anticipate there movements and figure out the best time to catch them out hunting. Find out how I get on in this weeks barn owl video.
My stalking techniques to get close to animals
Perhaps my favourite method for getting images of wildlife is stalking. In this video I explain the techniques i use to not only get close to wildlife but also to take images. The satisfaction of getting close to a wild animal without it knowing you are there, taking images and then slipping away is the ultimate wildlife photography high.
Photographing Mountain Hares in England
This week I head off up to Bleaklow in the Peak District of Derbyshire to photograph the stunning mountain hare. The Peak district is one of the few places in England where the elusive and beautiful creatures can be found, there main stronghold being in Scotland. Find out how I get on and pick up some tips if you want to go in search of the mountain hare.