There are some places where the weather becomes part of the experience rather than something to endure, and Skomer Island was exactly that. On 26th June, I made the journey across to one of the UK's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Rather than bright blue skies and sunshine, the island greeted visitors with low cloud, mist and overcast conditions. While some may see that as disappointing, photographers know that these conditions often reveal a completely different side

Date: 29th – 31st May 2026 Location: Ragley Hall. Alcester, Warwickshire. Event: Midlands Air Festival Midlands Air Festival 2026 – A Weekend of Aviation, Balloons & Nightfire From 29th–31st May, I spent the weekend at the Midlands Air Festival, held in the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire. Now in its eighth year, the festival has become one of the UK's most unique aviation events, combining world-class flying displays, spectacular hot air balloon launc

Date: 14th May 2026 Location: Brine Pit Wildlife Photography (between Droitwich Spa and Bromsgrove) Hide: Wildlife Hide A Relaxed but Rewarding Day in the Hide On the 14th of May, I spent the day at Brine Pit Wildlife Photography, this time using their wildlife hide rather than focusing on a single species. Unlike the high-speed intensity of kingfishers or birds of prey, this session was more about patience, observation, and making the most of a steady flow of smaller woodlan

A fast-paced and rewarding day photographing red kites in flight at Gigrin Red Kite Feeding Centre—capturing dramatic aerial moments