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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 ...

Hampstead Heath Book Spreads taster

Hampstead Heath Book Spreads taster

I’ve been in the studio all day working on layouts for the Hampstead Heath book. This is one of the most satisfying elements of creating a book as you begin to see how the images flow and connect to tell the story. Below are 3 spreads showing ...

Hampstead Heath Nature Photography Workshop 6/6/15

Hampstead Heath Nature Photography Workshop 6/6/15

We had another beautiful day on Hampstead Heath for the 7th nature photography workshop. The fine weather inspired some fantastic photography and once again the standard was very high. I love how we all interpret a scene so differently, each of us ...