I’ve spent thousands of hours on UK trails—wet moors, rocky coastal paths and muddy woodland tracks—and over time I’ve learned that being able to treat common trail injuries yourself is as important as choosing the right boots. In remote places a small kit and the right know-how can turn a day-ruining incident into a manageable setback. Below I share practical, tested advice for treating...
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Sunrise landscape shoots are a ritual for me: the quiet hours before dawn, the changing light, and that brief window when colour and mood line up. Packing for those early mornings is always about balance — getting everything I need for a great image while keeping weight and bulk down so a 20-litre rucksack doesn’t feel like a boulder on my back. Below is the kit and mindset I rely on for a...
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I often get asked how I photograph foxes at dusk without using a hide. It’s one of my favourite challenges: the light is beautiful, the animals are active, and there’s an intimacy to images made out in the open. But it’s also a time when mistakes can disturb wildlife or put you and the animal at risk. Below I share the practical, ethical approach I use—based on thousands of hours in the...
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