Shot of the month
Andy Rouse takes flight to Finland to capture golden eagles for his personal photo journey
Andy Rouse is a wildlife photographer and animal hugger who advocates the benefits of nature and photography for mental health and well-being. Andy received the Cherry Kearton Medal and Award from the Royal Geographical Society for services to wildlife photography, and supports conservation causes worldwide.
Andy’s new book Tuning into Nature is the story of a very personal experience he undertook. When the world changed in March 2020, Andy found himself (like many of us) struggling with the huge changes affecting the global travel industry. His new book is packed with astounding wildlife images, but it’s more than just another photography book. This is the intimate story from behind the lens, not only of the fieldcraft and photographic process, but also the inner thoughts and struggles which can affect us all.
“Andy is a great teacher,” writes Chris Packham in his foreword for the book, “but for me the joy is to read the text and see the story in those pictures. That says more to me about the man who made them, and how they helped re-make the man.”
Anyone who loves wildlife can learn to understand how tuning into nature can help them live a more balanced life.
“Nature is a radio,” Andy says. “You just have to know how to listen… and to be willing to listen.”