Nature
Sami Möttönen
The different seasons provide the inspiration for Sami Möttönen’s images of Finland’s landscapes. She describes her delight in exploring the settings from different perspectives, and the mystical experience of getting up early to watch a sunrise.
Through discussing his experience in bird photography, Jake Wilkins passes on his experience to aspiring photographers. This includes the importance of patience, getting eye level with the subject, and at the end of the day, just enjoying the experience!
Michaela Suchá describes her experiences travelling around the coast of Poland and the different compositions she was able to create there, from minimalistic photos of buried tree trunks, to wide landscapes of deserted beaches.
A passion for wildlife and nature has led Garry Simmonds to dedicate his free time to photographing it. He says it helps him to learn more about the world we live in, and hopes it inspires future generations to cherish the green space we possess.
Hilde Christensen writes inspiringly of how photography helped her to overcome the misery of being housebound due to illness. Through capturing nature within her own garden, she continues to be able to nurture her passion for wildlife photography.
Aleksandra Gołębiowska says that nature photography is ‘for everyone’, and recommends that people witness the beauty of sunrises. Although often weather dependent, the experience of a successful photoshoot is one not to be missed.
Through studying specific families over generations, she Ferguson learnt all about the living habits of these creatures, thus hoping to raise awareness of the importance of their protection in the UK.
Filip Blaauw describes his encounters with the pine marten, an elusive creature extremely difficult to track. Through use of specialised lenses, and plenty of patience, he produces a selection of beautiful photos of this animal in its natural habitat.
Nathan Martin’s powerful story reveals the important role photography played in his mental health journey. The benefits of going outside to capture photos, and the focus that it provides, makes it a valuable pastime for so many.
Glasgow park and its seasonal variations are the photographic passion of Louise McGinley. She uses a mirrorless camera to capture her images, particularly focusing on the wildlife that hides away in the shadows.
Ashley Fountain’s passion for travel sparked his decision to take up landscape photography. His work perfectly conveys the beauty and majesty of Arizona’s canyons.
Alexander Swyer describes the delight he takes in rising early to capture the light in outdoors’ scenery, sharing advice on how to make the most of your time capturing photos outside.
Through discussing his experience in bird photography, Jake Wilkins passes on his experience to aspiring photographers. This includes the importance of patience, getting eye level with the subject, and at the end of the day, just enjoying the experience!
Charlotte Davies explores the local wildlife of St Andrews in the spring. As part of her dissertation, she worked with photography to study bird behaviour and can now share the result.
Annie Pritchett-Brown retells a Scandinavian winter adventure through composition and techniques. Explore how to best capture the Northern Lights or reindeers on the move in Norwegian city Tromsø.
Fife is full of wildlife that might sometimes go unseen, and Charlotte Davies explores the many opportunities there are in the area to spot birds thriving in nature reserves.
Emilia Gillette celebrates the arrival of spring in St Andrews, and its abundance of flora and fauna. She explores close-up photography as a method of capturing the hidden beauty and complexity in natural structures.
Josh Feron discusses the technical challenges of capturing global wildlife on camera, whilst highlighting the rewarding feeling of getting that perfect shot in complete harmony with nature.
Emily Speed retells her travels to Elephant Pepper Camp in the Maasai Mara North Conservancy, Nairobi, and its incredible chances at photographing wildlife.
Josh Feron discusses the technical challenges of capturing global wildlife on camera, whilst highlighting the rewarding feeling of getting that perfect shot in complete harmony with nature.
Photographing Global Wildlife
Richard Nilson explores macro photography, with its many opportunities to see subjects from a different perspective. He offers insight into its technique and compares the results with different lenses.
The rutting season of Red Deer allows Lisa Trowse to explore her passion for wildlife photography. She aims to present the beauty of the animals and their surroundings, following them in their circle of life.
Lloyd Lane describes the process of photographing Starling murmurations. Its unpredictable nature makes this an often elusive subject that hones photographic techniques and creativity.
Matthew Colquhoun describes the incredible moment a pod of dolphins swam alongside his boat on a family holiday. It revealed to him the importance of being prepared for photographing animal encounters, and how dynamic such a photo shoot can be.
Jack Harrison highlights how important wildlife photography is to conservation, in particular through raising awareness of declining species, and the importance of preserving their habitats and environments.