This is essentially a site to bring together the numerous photographs I take whilst out birding in, primarily, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and, occasionally, Warwickshire. However, it's also been an opportunity to catalogue my work in ceramics (2009-2012).

My last update here was March 2015. For the moment, that is unlikely to change.

My Perspective

Not that it matters too much but I see photography as another means of observation and a way of expressing and sharing my love of birds with others. Plumage and behaviour, which can move out of sight or be missed in a split second, is frozen in time for me to study and enjoy for as long as I like. Creating an image or series of images which reflects the beauty, character or behaviour of a species is always satisfying: hopefully, something of the pleasure I gain from birds is somehow accessible to others to share and enjoy.

Camera/Lens Information

I currently use a micro-four thirds (m4/3) set-up, Panasonic DMC-G3 with 100-300mm lens. I also occasionally make use of a bridge camera, Panasonic DMC-FZ150 with x1.7 teleconverter. This is useful for situations where the m4/3 kit doesn't have the reach or necessary capabilities. Historically, my first birding camera was a Panasonic DMC-FZ8, which I used from 2007 until August 2010, when I switched to the m4/3 set-up. All Exif data is available for my images.