The excitement of another year in photography brings deep thoughts of whats to come in terms of image making. I look back at 2013 with some memorable moments from photography. The best thing about it all is that it is never-ending. Who knows what 2014 will hold, but one thing is for sure and that is I can’t wait to find out.
The start of the year provided me with some cold weather. This tall frosty pine never looked the same again . It was one of those right place right time moments.
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After driving past this gathering of sheep. I stopped to photograph their behaviour. The one sheep was head butting the others - behaviour I have never seen before.
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South Florida provided me with a whole host of wildlife encounters that I was able to photograph to my hearts content. I plan to return soon.
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In May I was commission by Land’s End Landmark to document the natural history of the location. Staying out from dawn till dusk every day revealed dramatic landscapes brought to life by the rising and setting sun.
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This fulmar always remains in my mind as it watched me whilst it played in the high winds on the north coast of Cornwall. It was so windy I could barely stand up, yet this amazing bird just seem to perform like an acrobat just feet from the cliff side. It was certainly in its element.
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With 2013 being my first summer back home in Worcestershire since finishing University, I could really concentrate on documenting the wildlife in my local area. This collection of creatures was all found in my garden over several weeks. They were all collected, recorded and released. It truly is amazing what you can find if you let your garden grow. Since starting this project I have become an official contributor for Meet Your Neighbours (http://meetyourneighbours.net). I intend to continue this project later this year.
I had a close encounter with some curious fox cubs - a memory I will never forget.
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It was the first time ever that I had come across toad spawn. An artistic subject matter in itself.
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Spiders became the most fasinating subject of the year. They are a real under appreciated subject.
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Whilst waiting for a little owl to emerge from its hiding place. I photographed this family of magpies on a telegraph cable, which created a pleasing image. You can tell which one is the leader.
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Saved moments from being deleted for good, during a clear out on my computer. This ant on a passion flower tendril has become one of personal favourites from 2013
