Outdoorangus Co / Photography
There’s a special hush to lowland rivers at dawn — mist lifting off the water, the first insects waking, and the flash of a kingfisher slicing through the pale light. If you want to photograph these jewel-bright birds without lugging a full hide and spooking them, planning and a...
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Dawn on the coast is one of my favourite times to shoot seascapes: the light is soft, the air feels fresh and the world is quiet enough for you to listen to waves, birds and your own breathing. But coastal mornings are also where heavy kit and slippery rocks can turn a lovely session into a...
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I’ve spent countless hours by UK rivers watching otters move through reedbeds, glide in the water and hunt along the banks. Photographing them is one of the most rewarding — and delicate — wildlife jobs you can try. Otters are curious but easily spooked: the first rule is to prioritise their...
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I have a habit of finding the muddiest, rainiest paths on purpose. Inevitably, that means I’ve had my fair share of close calls with cameras and phones that look as if they’ve been through a peat bog. Over the years I’ve learned a handful of practical steps that actually make a difference...
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Dusk on farmland is one of my favourite times to be out with a camera. The light softens, hedgerows come alive with sound and colour, and red foxes often slip out to hunt and play. Photographing them without a hide can be challenging but deeply rewarding—provided you put the animals’ welfare...
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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...
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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...
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