I love walking with my family in Herefordshire — it’s the kind of place where every lane seems to hide an ancient story. On a recent loop we followed a quiet country road, skirted past meadows and orchards, and spent most of the afternoon identifying and recording ancient hedgerow trees. It turned into one of those walks where the kids were engaged, I was taking photos, and we all left with a...
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I spend a lot of time walking long stretches of the Cotswold Way and I’ve learned to love planning solo day hikes that rely on lightweight kit and good old-fashioned navigation skills rather than a phone app. Going app-free forces you to slow down, notice the landscape, and trust your map-and-compass routine — and it’s completely achievable with sensible planning. Here’s how I plan a...
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Picking the right time for a birding walk in the UK is as much about reading weather patterns as it is about choosing a route. Over thousands of hours in the field I’ve learned that clouds and wind tell you a lot: where birds will be, how visible they’ll be, and whether your wandering will feel productive or frustrating. In this piece I share the practical, boots-on-the-ground approach I use...
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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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