25 August 2015 - Last Sundays sunrise over Hansen RSPB Reserve, Over, Cambridge

Taken with Canon 7Dii and 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 at 400 mm. Exposure was 1/500 sec at f/7.1; ISO 640

23 August 2015 - Dawn flight

Minutes after dawn a flock of greylag geese fly over the Hansen RSPB nature reserve at Over, Cambridgeshire. Taken with Canon 7Dii and 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 mm at 220 mm. Exposure was 1/320 sec at f/10; ISO 100

9 August 2015: Sunlit ducks and reeds on the River Great Ouse

Yesterday Lola and I went to check out what was happening up at the river. The sunlight on the water sparkled around a group of ducks swimming upstream. Taken with Canon 7Dii and 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 at 400 mm. Exposure was 1/500 sec at f/11; ISO 160

8 August 2015 - Warsaw on display

With a 16 century old town 95% rebuilt after WWII, with newer buildings reflecting either the communist era or the more recent return to democracy, there is plenty to see and photograph in this fascinating city in Eastern Europe. The results from my visit to Warsaw in July 2015 can now be seen under 'Travel the World; Warsaw - Poland'.

1 August 2015 - Lola retrieving branches in the River Great Ouse

Lovely still morning and in between photos of waterlilies my photoassistant retrieved rotten branches thrown into the river. Taken with Canon 7Dii and 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 at 400mm. Exposure was 1/640 sec at f/8.0; ISO 1250

19 July 2015 - Wet leaves and raindrops in Rampton Wood

The dog and I sought some shelter from the rain this morning. Taken with Canon 5Diii and 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 at 360 mm. Exposure was 1/4 sec at f/16; ISO 100

18 July 2015: Lola in the sunlight on the Willingham to Over Bridleway

Taken on 18 July 2015 just before 06:00 BST with Canon 7Dii and 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 at 135 mm. Exposure was 1/160 sec at f/5.0; ISO 3200

Busy spring morning on Charles Bridge in Prague - 30 June 2015

Last month we spent a week in Prague and observed the different dawns over the Charles Bridge. This was one of the mornings when I decided that it would be worth looking elsewhere for something a little less copied. Hopefully my own pictures will start to appear under 'Travel the World' in the next week. Above photo taken with 5diii and 24-105 mm at 45 mm. Exposure was 0.6 sec at f/8; ISO 100 on tripod

10 May 2015 - Swans on River Great Ouse at sunrise

The new HDR merge in Lightroom CC is a chance to re-exam some earlier sets of bracketed exposures of sunrises. Here is one taken back in early April 2013 up at the River Great Ouse. Taken with Canon 5Diii and EF70-200 f/2.8 at 200 mm. Exposures were 1/160 - 1/4 sec at f/11; ISO 400

6 May 2015 - Rainy morning closeups

After day after day of early morning sunrises it was almost a relief to have a rainy morning and a chance to not worry about trying to catch the sunrise. Taken on my pre-breakfast walk with Lola last Sunday at 06:10 am with Canon 5Diii and 50 mm f/1.4. Exposure was 1/125 sec at f/2.0; ISO 100.

4 May 2015 - spring time along Cottenham Lode

Early morning sun catches spring flowers along the edge of the Lode at Cottenham, near Cambridge. Taken with Canon 5Diii and 24-105 mm at 96 mm. Exposure was 1/125 sec at f/5.6; ISO 100

3 May 2015 - Galleywood Pond near Chelmsford, Essex

Lola would have loved to get in this pond, it would have turned her from a chocolate labrador into a green labrador. Taken with Canon 5Diii and 24-105 mm at 105 mm. Exposure was 1/60 sec at f/10; ISO 100

12 April 2015 - World map on building site hoarding, Busan, South Korea

Half way round the world from home and the map unsurprising looks a little different. Canon 5Diii and 24-105 mm f/4 at 40 mm. Exposure was 1/200 sec at f/9; ISO 100. Pictures from my trip in March 2015 to Busan are now loaded under 'Travel the World'.

Misty morning sunrise over Middle Fen - 7 April 2015

Sunrise at Middle Fen west of Over in Cambridge. Taken with Canon 5Diii and 70-200 mm f/2.8 at 105 mm. Exposure was 1/60 sec at f/8; ISO 100. A series of other photos taken at MIddle Fen on 7 & 8 April can be found under 'Our Fenland River'

Easter Monday 6/4/2015 - Over sunrise

Lola and I were almost too late this morning. Fortunately the low mist meant that we could shoot the sun about 6 minutes after it had risen above the horizon. Taken with Canon 5Diii and 70-200 mm f/2.8 at 200 mm. Exposure was 1/200 sec at f/5.6; ISO 100.

2 April 2015 - Sunset over Hansen RSPB reserve

Today started with a sunrise and ended with a sunset. This time when Patty joined Lola and me for a walk through the reserve. Taken with Canon 5Diii and 24-105 mm at 73 mm. Exposure was 1/80 sec at f/7.1; ISO 500

2 April 2015 - Sunrise over Haven Oak

It's been sometime since Lola and I have been along the muddy bridleways before breakfast on a workday. However the change to BST and the fact that it is only half a day of work before we start the Easter holiday seems an appropriate day to carry the camera and check what is going on. Taken with Canon 5 Diii and 24-105 mm f/4 at 105 mm. Exposure was 1/160 sec at f/8; ISO 100.

Windy day at the rookery - 21 March 2015

Lola and I making good use of the lighter mornings to get out and about well before breakfast. The rooks seemed to be having a good time in the stiff breeze blowing along the river. Taken at the Washes on the River Great Ouse with Canon 5Diii and 24-105 mm at 105 mm. Exposure was 0.6 sec at f/22; ISO 100.

Reflection of City of London - 4 February 2015

Last Friday I went down to London and walked along the South bank near Southwark bridge. Through the gaps in the clouds, the setting sun was highlighting the City buildings on the north side of the river. At times creating intense highlights as it was reflected off glass and steel surfaces. Meanwhile in the shaded windows of South bank offices the view of happenings on the north bank was faithfully reflected together with ghostly images of what was happening within. Taken with Canon 5Diii and travelling light with just a 50 mm f/1.4 lens. Exposure was 1/50 sec at f/8; ISO 640

Signy sea ice - 26 January 2015

A set of photos from my most recent trip to the Antarctic - cruise JR304 on RRS James Clark Ross in November and December 2014 are starting to appear on the website finally. Keep your eyes open from additions to South Georgia, South Orkneys and It's only a job. Taken from ship at dawn while at Signy with Canon 5Diii and 17-40mm f/4 at 19 mm. Exposure was 1/50 sec at f/8.0; ISO 100

Flying home from the Antarctic - 20 December 2014

Towards the end of our 18 hour flight from the Falkland Islands, somewhere over northern Portugal the cresent moon still hangs over the pre-dawn clouds. Series of 4 photos taken through aircraft window with Canon 5Diii and 24-105 mm. Exposure was 1/6 sec at f/5.6; ISO 3200.

1 November 2014: Happy Halloween Face

Pre-dawn trip over to the Hansen RSPB Nature Reserve reveals an extremely dramatic set of clouds as some rain arrives just as the sun is rising. Taken with Canon 5Diii and 70-200 mm at 200 mm. Exposure was 1/80 sec at f/5.6; ISO 100.

Sunrise on a misty morning on the Great Ouse

8th September 2014 and we are back to misty autumn mornings. A series of 4 pictures taken up at the River Great Ouse near Flat Bridge Farm can be found under 'Our Fenland River' in 'Glorious Britain'.

Supermoon August 2014 - 6

Closest supermoon for 20 years rises over the River Great Ouse near Flat Bridge Farm, Cambridgeshire. Taken with Canon 5Diii and EF70-200 mm f/2.8 at 200 mm. Exposure was 1/50 sec at f/4.5; ISO 400. A series of 7 photos taken just before and after sunset can be found in 'Our Fenland River' under 'Glorious Britain'.

Cathedral in glass and concrete - 27 July 2014

Tromso cathedral provides a stark modern contrast to some of the more traditional buildings in the town. Some photos of my March 2014 trip up into the Arctic Circle and Tromso can now be found under 'Travel the world. Arctic - Tromso'.

Southern Chile in winter - 26 July 2014

Returned a week ago from a trip to Punta Arenas. With temperatures around freezing it proved to be quite a contrast to the weather we left behind in Cambridge. A series of photos from the trip can now be found under 'Travel the World - Torres del Paine'

Milky Way over Northern Lights

Clear sky over northern Finland reveals both the Milky Way and the Aurora Borealis. Canon 5Diii and 17-40 mm at 17 mm. Exposure was 23 sec at f/4.0; ISO 12,800

Delicate spring sunrise

Grey cloud masks much of the sunrise over the nature reserve this weekend (06:25, 8 March 2014). Just the slightest hint of colour gives at least some reward for getting out of the house before we've even had a cup of tea. Tripod-mounted Canon 5Diii and 70-200 at 145 mm; exposure 1/125 sec at f/5.6; ISO 800.

28 Februrary 2014: Reflections of a sunrise

Coloured glass, street light and pre-sunrise reflections taken on 24 February 2014 with Canon 5Diii and 24-105 at 105 mm. Exposure of 1/40 sec at f/4.0; ISO3200.

The Haven Drove Oak - January 2014

This majestic oak is on one of our most popular dog walks so Lola and I see it in all kinds of weather. This picture was taken in the frosty weather last January - the sort of weather we have missed so far this year with the storms and floods. I used it this Christmas as one of my cards for the family and I think this oak will eventually form the focus for a new study that will be published under Glorious Britain. In the meantime, Happy New Year to all who see the photo.

30 November 2013 - Just waiting for the light

Last morning in November finds Lola and me up at the river again. The pattern of clouds promises a spectacular sunrise but it doesn't work out quite as I expected. See three other sunrise photos showing the changing light and cloud-scape in just a few moments. Available under 'Those sunrise moments' in Glorious Britain.

Flat out in the Fens

30 November 2013. Pictures of the 2012 fenland cycle sportif can now be found under Glorious Britain. Enjoy and look forward to getting out and about next summer.

23 November 2013

Photos from a trip to Seattle in March 2012 can now be seen in 'Travel the World

Enigma and rocks

Enigma against rocks on road to Villard Reymond. One of a set of photos of my trip to ride 'La Marmotte' in 2010 and 2011. Now up under 'Travel the World'.

Tuscany at last

16 November 2013 and finally some of my Tuscany in Spring photos appear under 'Travel the World'

Dog and Puddle

20 October 2013. For my photographic assistant there is nothing to beat a muddly puddle on a wet afternoon. Taken with the 24-105 at 105 mm. Exposure was 1/125 sec at f/5.6; ISO 125.

Mist over Le Crete in Tuscany

The early morning sun burns off the mist over the valley at San Giovanni in Poggio. Taken with Canon 5Diii and EF70-200mm f2.8L at 200 mm. Exposure was1/800 sec at f/5.6; ISO 200.

Hansen RSPB nature reserve

28 September 2013. Lola thought a predawn walk to see what might be flying around the nature reserve would be just the job before breakfast. I have to agree. Canon and 70-200 mm yet again.

Bike ride or sunrise photography

29 September 2013. After going along to the Hansen RSPB nature reserve before dawn yesterday I was already to go for an early bike ride this morning. Then my trusty training partner, photographic assistant and general dogs body looked at me eating my breakfast and with one expressive look, convinced me to go up to the river first. This September has just been a string of beautiful sunrises. Taken with my Canon and 70-200 mm.

Bittern magic

27 August 2013. Lola and I just happened to see this dark shadow that on closer inspection turned out to be a bittern. Right at the limit of my EF70-200 f/2.8 but at least I have one in the collection now.

Cape Town

A selection of photos taken on a trip to Cape Town in August 2010 are now on display under Travel the World.

Sun behind tree on Aldreth Causeway

26 August 2013. Another one of those do I go or do I stay mornings. However the google weather was forecasting an initial mist clearing into a sunny day. Lola was as keen as ever to go. However it wasn't 'til we started to return to the car that the low cloud started to breakup enough to allow the sun to appear. Canon 5Diii and favourite 70-200 mm f/2.8 L, 1/160 sec at f/16; ISO 160.

Farne Islands

Patty, Hannah and I went on an evening boat trip to the Farne Islands in June. Special thanks to the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management for arranging it. Photos are now up under Glorious Britain.

Fenland sunrise

17 August 2013. Just one of those mornings where you wake and as soon as you look out of the window you know you've got to grab the camera and run. Lola and I were out of the door within minutes. We just missed sunrise but the light was still lovely as we walked up to the river. Canon 5Diii and 70-200 mm at 200 mm. Three photos blended in Photoshop and then adjusted in Lightroom.

Barn owl

Lola and I saw this owl on our Easter Saturday pre-breakfast dog walk. Really needed something bigger than a 70-200 mm but pleased at least to get my first owl in flight shots. Taken with Canon 5Diii and EF70-200 mm f/2.8L at 200 mm. Exposure was 1/200 sec at f/5.6; ISO 320

Daffodils under the snow

24 March 2013. Coldest March for 50 years and the garden and countryside have provided some unexpected opportunities to do some more winter photography. Taken with nifty 50 mm f/1.8 II with an exposure of 1/1600 sec at f/2.8; ISO 100, +1 EV