Daybreak in mid October is a fantastic time in the countryside: hazy sunshine mixed with a gentle mist can give a dreamy effect to an otherwise ordinary image illustrated perfectly by this pair of mating Mallards.





Fortunately I have a very large pond which means lots of wildlife is attracted to it, especially Dragonflies and Damselflies. I'd seen this Southern Hawker patrolling the edge of a group of Hazel bushes on several evenings. Luckily it landed and allowed me to get a few good shots.
No flashguns were used to achieve this image just natural light and reflectors.




I have been photographing a herd of truly wild Sika Deer for the past year. This handsome Stag stood and posed for me before running off.





Early mornings are always best if you want to photograph Damselflies mating. As soon as their muscles have warmed sufficiently the first thing on their minds is sex. I took this image in to the light reflecting it back on to the subject with a gold reflector. I think this warmer, more even light gives the image better modelling. No flashguns were used to achieve this image just natural light and reflectors.





The UK holds 25% of the world population of the zoned rosette fungus. Living at the base of very old Oaks it can be easily overlooked. I found this example purely by chance.





There are thousands of feral Fallow Deer in my local countryside and I photograph them quite often but this image was taken at my local Deer Park. They are usually timid of Humans but this group of Does uncharacteristically came bounding towards me.





Early morning is the perfect time for photographing Roe Deer as they haven't returned to the protection of the forest and are often seen feeding in the open. This image was taken on a recent visit to The New Forest.





Being tipped off about a Marsh Harrier nest site on a local reserve three early morning sessions paid off with this flight shot. I had a few difficulties as my 600mm lens only just fitted through the vents in the hide making panning almost impossible.





Bellowing is the precursor to rutting, and this magnificent Stag has adorned his antlers with grass and soil in an attempt at making himself more imposing.




Seemingly ignoring the food on offer this young Fox prefered to soak up the last rays of the evening sun before venturing in to the open to eat.