PRO PORTFOLIO

BADGER CUB

I have a real soft spot for badgers – they are one of my favourite animals to photograph. Lying concealed in the grass with the sun setting behind me, I was able to make this intimate photo of a young cub. Badgers are secretive, crepuscular animals and the key to photographing them is to be patient and careful not to cause any disturbance to them.

ROE DEER IN BRACKEN

This female roe deer was photographed on an overcast day in autumn amongst the yellowing bracken in an old cemetery. I used my car as a mobile hide so I could get into position and sit comfortably while I waited for the deer to occupy the perfect spot. The overcast conditions worked perfectly, reducing the contrast and saturating the autumnal colours.

PUFFIN SILHOUETTE

I spent a week off the Welsh coast on Skokholm Island, photographing the seabirds that breed there in summer. One evening, as the sun started to set, I spotted a group of puffins standing on rocks. I positioned myself so they were silhouetted against the sun. Using my 600mm lens, I was able to isolate a solitary puffin.