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Memories are made of this…PHD

On his last post Clay asked about the connection of our readers with nature, well I, for one, cannot imagine my life without being metaphorically ‘plugged in’ to what is around me. Through times of blissful joy and even deep … Continue reading

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Nikon: wildlife wanted – but dead or alive? PHD

A few days ago, I received a brief note from my daughter-in-law, Fran Yeoman to ask whether it was common knowledge in the nature photography world, that Nikon was linked directly with trophy hunting. It certainly was not to me … Continue reading

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Giving competitions a bad name. NB

Is it just me or is there something rank when pictures of captive animals in zoos win “nature photo” competitions? Sometimes these are in the context of a portrayal of degradation but I don’t think that was the intent of … Continue reading

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Something completely different.2. NB

We’re really pleased to announce that our chocolate website is now live. Uniquely amongst the many artisan chocolate websites, we have a photographic offer alongside the chocolate that Charlotte produces: personalised gift prints of my photographs and design that last … Continue reading

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Missing those Mantids. PHD

I caught the heavier-than-air machine after a four hour unscheduled wait at Rome’s Fiumicino airport,  winging my way to WildPhotos 2o12 via the long route. First down to Devon (two wee granddaughters to be a ‘Nonno’ to) then to Wales … Continue reading

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Recognising opportunity. NB

A few decades ago – although everyone swears it was no more than a dozen years past, so deep an impression it made on us – the minister of a parish overlooking the great tidal lagoon that is Montrose Basin, … Continue reading

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We’re Deaf to Doom & Gloom. CB

A recent post on the Scientific American Blog EvoEcoLab really stuck a chord with me. The article is entitled The (Mis)use of Messaging in Biodiversity Loss Prevention. The crux of the essay is that the typical environmental messaging of species … Continue reading

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Dream first… Reality will come. BD

Central Apennines, Italy. 23 February 2011 – 7.00 AM Last February, I have been sitting for a total of seventy hours over ten days on the same spot. Sitting on the very same turf almost every sunrise and sunset. In … Continue reading

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Photographing Insects for MYN. CB

Yes, I know. Well, I couldn’t resist posting another video. If you’ve ever wondered how I photograph insects for Meet Your Neighbours here is a quick overview of my set-up. I think just about everyone on the team uses a … Continue reading

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Introducing Jose Antunes .PHD

About a year ago I was invited to write for the Pixiq blog and, although posts get submerged too quickly I have established some good internet friendships with kindred spirits. Jose Antunes is one of my fellow travellers and a … Continue reading

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