The Winter Solstice occurs in December and in the Northern Hemisphere the date marks the 24-hour period with the fewest daylight hours of the year, which is why it is known as the shortest day and longest night.
Each time you enter nature you always learn something new, whether it be about the subjects behaviour or fieldcraft technic. You must always put the subjects welfare before any images you take. Remembering you are a guest in their world.
Connecting people with nature, that is what I do. I dont care what awards you have won or how many followers or likes you have. How you treat nature tells me all I need to know about you.
As the weather gets colder it’s a testing time for wildlife. Always remember when working with nature they come first and the last thing you want to do is to impose yourself to quickly or scare the subject you’re wishing to photograph.
The wild Red Deer in the Peak District National Park are completely wild and aren’t easy to get near, unlike the Deer in the various parks around the UK. Working alongside them. watching and learning about their behaviour is absolutely crucial.
When photographing wildlife Im trying to document wild behaviour, not create something that was fake and contrived.
Water voles are facing a battle for survival, with few remaining in our waterways. PTES need your help to restore the balance and protect the species before its too late.
