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.
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.
In the famous Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling acknowledged the undisputed status of the mighty Bengal Tiger by introducing Shere Khan as the King of the Beasts.
As a wildlife photographer my mission is to help wildlife with my images, telling their stories and more about where and how they live.
The winners of the MPOY 2024 competition, Mammal Connections have now been announced. The standard was absolutely brilliant in all the categories.
1st place:The Squirrel and the Bee by Gary Watson, taken near Elgin, Scotland.