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More Spreads from the forthcoming book

More Spreads from the forthcoming book

I have just spent the last three days holed up in lovely cottage in Norfolk to write (distraction free) the copy for my forthcoming book – Hampstead Heath, London’s Countryside. I have until February to completed the shooting, then a ...

Kids Workshop 15/11/15

Kids Workshop 15/11/15

It was unusually warm for the second kids photography workshop on Hampstead Heath. My main concern at this time of year is avoiding the rain which I’ve been getting away with for years. We had a lovely group who all brought their own unique ...

Autumn Peak

Autumn Peak

Three new images from this morning on Hampstead Heath. I got up there early to make the most of the heavy fog. By mid morning it lifted unveiling the most beautiful Autumnal day.

Autumn Scenery on Hampstead Heath

Autumn Scenery on Hampstead Heath

The change in season has brought about some spectacular sunsets. I’ve been spending plenty of time in the Parliament Hill area on Hampstead Heath where panoramic views of the city centre are magnificent. Here are some recent images including ...

September 5th 2015 Nature Photography Workshop

September 5th 2015 Nature Photography Workshop

After a drizzly start we had another great day out on the Heath and yet again the standard and variety of images was amazing. It was surprisingly chilly but the group got on with it and took some fantastic shots. I love seeing how differently each ...

A Moment With Nature

A Moment With Nature

Really happy to have my image of the great crested grebe battling it out with a crayfish and the story behind it in the September issue of Outdoor Photography Magazine. It’s hard to believe I took these shots over a year ago. Since then ...

Latest shots from Hampstead Heath

Latest shots from Hampstead Heath

There’s so much going on in Hampstead Heath it’s hard to keep up with my shooting list. It keeps growing when in theory it should be shrinking as we move towards Autumn and the last seasons before going to print with the new book next ...

Gran Paradiso National Park

Gran Paradiso National Park

I just got back from a holiday to Italy which included 5 days trekking in the Gran Paradiso National Park. The scenery was breathtaking and a reminder to me that you don’t have to travel too far to experience true wilderness. All the below ...